Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: Official Us Executive Branch Websites

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official US executive branch site. Provides links to every department of this government branch.
Website
Other

U.s. Department of Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S Department of Transportation's motto is, "Safety is our top priority." To find out much more information on the Department of Transportation visit this website!
Activity
Other

Federal Executive Departments

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete list of the executive departments and their branches. Clicking on the name of the department will take you to that home page.
Website
Other

Information on the Department of Transportation

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions of and links to the individual organizations within the US Department of Transportation.
Article
American Academy of Family Physicians

Aafp: Dot Examinations: Practical Aspects and Regulatory Review

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the American Academy of Family Physicians shows how the Dept. of Transportation goes in to great detail on how a doctor should check out a potential commercial drivers license applicant.
Activity
Other

Dot: Office of the Historian

For Students 9th - 10th
Historical information on the U.S. Department of Transportation can be found here. Included: a history of the department, biographies and dates of service of the Secretaries of Transportation, and a chronology of important events.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Why Adopt a Highway?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn about the successful Adopt-a- Highway program and how it can save governments and taxpayers money.