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Other

State of Ohio Official Site

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the Ohio state government's official website. Find information ranging from state government and its officials to arts and travel.
Activity
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Exclusive Powers of the National Government and State Governments

For Students 6th - 8th
Presents a chart contrasting the powers of the National government to the powers of a State government. The powers shared by both levels of government are listed below the chart.
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Other

Ohio General Assembly: History of Ohio's Government

For Students 9th - 10th
Part of a larger Ohio site, this page offers a quick look at the history of Ohio's State Government.
Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 6: Ohio's State and Local Governments

For Students 9th - 10th
State test preparation material with video tutorials, interactive practice review game, and assessment for students preparing for Ohio state test in Social Studies on Ohio's state and local governments.
Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: American Government: Preparing for Ohio's State Tests

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of videos and material to prepare student of American Government for the Ohio state tests in Social Studies.
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Other

Ohio General Assembly Online: Ohio Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers Ohio's state constitution along with links to related information.
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A&E Television

History.com: Ohio

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of Ohio! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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Other

Ohio Channel: Homepage

For Students 9th - 10th
Public broadcasting and live streaming of government events, statehouse news, public affairs, history, education, arts, and culture as they pertain to the state of Ohio.
Website
Other

Ohio.gov: Ohio Governor's Website

For Students 9th - 10th
This website is the official home of Ohio's governor. Content includes a biography of the governor, the inaugural address, accomplishments, the latest news involving the governor.
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: History of Ohio's Constitution

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Learn about the history of the Ohio Constitution with this before and after lesson plan that looks at the original 1802 state constitution and the major changes made in the 1851 version. Students will explore the two documents and...
Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: A Biography of America: A New System of Government 1776 1826

For Students 9th - 10th
This module examines America's efforts to form a new government after the War for Independence and to draft the Constitution. Includes an interactive activity comparing Thomas Jefferson's and Alexander Hamilton's visions for America, a...
Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 3: Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learning module on American Government prepares students to take the Ohio state tests in Social Studies on topics including Laws, U.S. Constitution, Rights and Responsibilities, Framework of Government, and Separation of Powers. Includes...
Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 6: Government and Citizenship

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module prepares students for Ohio state Social Studies test on Government and Citizenship by teaching them about civic participation in community, state or nation for the common good. Includes video tutorial, interactive review...
Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 5: Role of the People

For Students 9th - 10th
Test preparation material includes video tutorial, interactive review, and assessment for students taking Ohio state test in Social Studies. Students review how the government of the United States protects the freedoms of its people and...
Handout
Ohio History Central

Ohio History Central: Michikinikwa or Little Turtle

For Students 3rd - 8th
Recounts the life of Little Turtle. Little Turtle was the war chief of the Miami Indians, the most powerful Indian Tribe in Ohio, who finally advocated for peace with the new United States government.
Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 2: American Revolution and New Nation

For Students 9th - 10th
Ohio state test preparation material in Social Studies prepares students on the topic of the American Revolution, Northwest Ordinance and statehood. Learning materials include video tutorials, interactive review games, downlodable review...
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: Comparing Constitutions: Ohio

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Compare and contrast the U.S. and Ohio constitutions in this hands-on lesson using excerpts from both documents. Dig into how they structure the government, address individual rights, outline the amendment process and more.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Constitution of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Find background information on the Constitution of the United States of America, and learn the three basic principles upon which the Constitution was written. Additional content includes a look at the text of the Constitution, the events...
Activity
US National Archives

Nara: Charters of Freedom: Constitution of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive overview of the U.S. Constitution. Places the Constitution in context with two other founding charters of American democracy and government, the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. Includes access to digital...
Primary
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press

Rcfp: State of Ohio, Ex. Rel. (Amicus Brief)

For Students 9th - 10th
A "friend of the court" document in which the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press explains why it believes that The Columbus Dispatch newspaper had the right to access government information for possible publication.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Formation of a National Government

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the American Revolution Project discusses the state of the union at the end of the Revolutionary War and how the events of the time led to the failure of the Continental Congress and the Articles of Confederation.
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Digital History

Digital History: America's Reconstruction: Rights and Power

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Reconstruction, the United States Government, slavery, and civil rights.
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Other

Ohio Treasurer of State

For Students 9th - 10th
The official homepage of the Ohio Treasurer of State. Includes information on the current treasurer and her/his duties of this elected office.
Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Northwest Ordinance

For Students 9th - 10th
Ohio Test Prep video from which students learn how the Northwest Ordinance established a precedent for governing the United States.