The 41 slides in a professional development seminar model how to use close reading techniques to examine the many layers of F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. In addition to passages from the novel, slides provide biographical...

School violence is becoming an epidemic in America. How can schools protect their teachers—and teach them how to protect their students? Read an important brochure about how violence affects teachers personally, emotionally, financially,...

This is a comprehensive look at American government and civics. Includes textbook, tools, library, glossary, pictures, wallpaper, news, issues, searches, and more on the American government.

Learning module on the foundations of American Government includes comprehensive multi-media resources for complete study.

Comprehensive learning module with multi-media resources on the Legislative Branch of the American Government.

Georgia Virtual Learning module on the Executive Branch of the American Government provides comprehensive multi-media resources, assessment, text, and activities.

The first unit of an online course on AP US Government and Politics. It explores key concepts of American government, including constitutional government, republicanism, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, construction...

A popular introductory guide for American citizens and those of other countries who seek a greater understanding of our heritage of democracy. The question-and-answer format covers a broad range of topics dealing with the legislative,...

Learning module on the organization and functions of state and local governments. Includes multi-media learning resources.

This site highlights the conflicting points of view within the government of labor unionizing. Focuses on pro and anti union legislation througout history and the attempt to balance workers rights with economic success.

A series of videos and material to prepare student of American Government for the Ohio state tests in Social Studies.

Article and activity on the Whiskey Rebellion in which students read about this historic event for class discussion and identify larger themes of justice in early American government. Individual and small group participation.

This unit from Khan Academy provides many lessons and practice sessions over the foundations of American democraccy. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses,...

This teacher resource includes imagesand historical documents, alllowing readers to trace the creation of our government from the Continental Congress through the Articles of Confederation. An overview helps to clarify the policies and...

Teachers will find an assortment of readings to enhance teaching about the revolutionary origins of the American Government.

Module with numerous videos and links to living history sites on topics in American Government, including the Constitution, the three branches, federalism and an array of other topics.

A launching point for information about the U.S. government and its resources. One can search FirstGov by keyword or phrase, by browsing a topics list, or by selecting a federal branch (executive, legislative, or judicial). State and...

Overviews of the major elements of U.S. government, compiled and published by the White House: three branches of the federal government (executive, legislative, judicial), the Constitution, federal agencies and commissions, elections and...

Taxes are collected by federal, state, and local governments to pay for a wide variety of services. This article helps students understand where their tax money goes.

Complete and comprehensive virtual learning unit on the Judicial Branch. Module includes downloads, interactive activities, questions and writing assignments as well as links to supplemental material. Students can link to online textbook...

Georgia Virtual Learning module on the U.S. Constitution explores the concepts of Federalism, Republic and a well informed citizenry.

How was the foundation of today's representative democracy established in early colonial America? Students will be able to source three documents and corroborate evidence to draw conclusions about the development of democratic ideas and...

Virtual learning unit on the U.S. Criminal Justice system. Students explore informational text on topics about crime, victims, the accused and effects of crime on society. Complete and comprehensive multi-source content includes...

Georgia Virtual Learning module on civic responsibility in the U.S. offers mult-media resources.