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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Flag of the United States (Grades 3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the American flag. Links to related sites are available.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Government: Flag of the United States (Grades K 2)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the song American flag. Links to related sites are available.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: America

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students grades K-12. This site presents a brief history of the song "America" (My Country 'Tis of Thee). Links to related sites are available.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Songs and Oaths: The Pledge of Allegiance (3 5)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Includes the words to the Pledge of Allegiance with accompanying facts about its history and code of rules that is appropriate for younger students.
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Fact Monster

Fact Monster: Inaugural Factfile

For Students 3rd - 8th
Gain insight into the history behind January 20th becoming Inauguration Day for the United States.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Lincoln Cent (Penny)

For Students 1st - 8th
Find out the history of the Lincoln cent, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Return to Monticello Nickel

For Students 1st - 8th
Find out the history of the Monticello Nickel, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Roosevelt Dime

For Students 1st - 8th
Find out the history of the Roosevelt Dime, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Half Dollar

For Students 1st - 8th
Find out the history of the half dollar coin, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: One Cent Coin (Penny)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read the complete history of the current circulating Lincoln penny. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Ten Cent Coin (Dime)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read the complete history of the current circulating dime. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
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PBS

Pbs the West: William Tecumsah Sherman

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read about Sherman's history during the Civil War and afterwards as general commander of the U.S. Army.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Coin Curricula: Quarter

For Students 1st - 8th
Find out the history of the Quarter, then print a copy of the design. Links to games and other activities follow the information.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Marine Corps War Memorial

For Students 3rd - 8th
Provides images, a brief history of the Battle of Iwo Jima in World War II, and a description of the Marine Corps War Memorial honoring the men of the United States Marine Corps who died in combat.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Statues and Memorials: Tomb of the Unknowns

For Students 3rd - 8th
Features the history behind the construction of the Tomb of the Unknowns and descriptive details of the tomb itself.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Government Buildings: The Supreme Court

For Students 3rd - 5th
Offers a brief history and detailed description of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, DC.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Symbols of u.s. Govt.: The Liberty Bell (K 2)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Did you ever wonder why a large bell, known as The Liberty Bell, is so important in U.S. history? Use this site to learn about this great symbol of our country.
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US Mint

U.s. Mint: Circulating Coins: Twenty Five Cent Coin (Quarter)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Read the complete history of the current circulating quarter. Find out about the symbols, size, and the metal composition of this coin.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: National Mall

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site is from the National Park Service. No shoe stores at this mall! Find out about our national "front yard" -- statistics, a link to the history of the National Mall, and a listing of all the monuments on the Mall. Also includes a...
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Delegates to the Constitutional Convention

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Constitutional Convention of May 1787 is explained in kid-friendly terms. Suggestions for research projects, resource links and some activities are included. The rest of the site has lots more information on the US government.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Practice History Answers: Us Civil War

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find the answers to practice quiz on the U.S. Civil War.
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The Bill of Rights

For Students 4th - 8th
The Constitution spelled out the powers of the national government, but many Anti-federalists felt there should be equally explicit a guarantee of individual rights. Read about the compiliation of what became known as the Bill of Rights...
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Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: Declaration of Independence

For Students 4th - 8th
The idea behind the Declaration of Independence and the process of writing it involved a great deal of thought and hand-wringing. Read about the three separate parts of the declaration, and the audiences for which the document was aimed.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: "Twenty Questions" History Virtual Fieldtrip

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
During this lesson, learners engage in a virtual game of "Twenty Questions" with another class. They will utilize textbooks, trade books, the Alabama Virtual Library, and other Internet sites for reference. Each team (class) will be...

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