National Weather Service
The National Weather Service
Site shows us the roles and responsibilites of the National Weather Service. Also provides further information and likely scenarios, questions, and potential problems.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Seas of Grass
A part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this section explores the world's grasslands, some of which are in environmental danger. Includes video and educational resources.
The White House
The White House: Welcome to the White House
The official site for The White House and the Executive Branch of government. The site offers current as well as historical events, speeches, documents, and more. Includes up to date information about the Obama administration, current...
Teaching American History
Teaching American History: From Bullets to Ballots Chapter 3
An Anxious Confidence, The Anxieties of a New Republic, Chapter 3 of From Bullets to Ballots by John Zvesper explores the energy throughout the new nation as the democracy evolved.
Other
Supreme Court of the United States
The official site for the Supreme Court of the United States provides information on the dockets, the rules, and the opinions of the Court. Also of interest is the information on the Supreme Court judges and on the building itself. Be...
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: United States of America
Learn about core health indicators in the United States of America in this World Health Organization country profile which includes demographic and current health information.
Library of Congress
Loc: Discovery and Exploration
This American Memory site documents the discovery and exploration of the Americas with both manuscripts and published maps, many of which date from the European Age of Discovery. The site includes 22 map titles and descriptions, as well...
US National Archives
National Archives Experience: Digital Vaults
Unlock the digital vault in the U.S. National Archives' collections. Once inside this portal, use visual resources to make archival connections, view related teacher resources, or simply follow the interconnected pathways of historical...
Council of Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign Relations: History Makers Series General Richard B. Myers
The transcript of a speech by General Richard B. Myers to the Council on Foreign Relations, this page provides not only biographical information about Myers but also a commentary on the War in Iraq and the Bush Administration. (June 29,...
US Senate
Us Senate Committee: Environment and Public Works
The U.S. Senate Committee on the Environment and Public Works website provides a summary and description of its responsibilities.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Tpml: Truman and the Bomb, a Documentary History
This site offers a comprehensive list of primary source documents from Harry S. Truman regarding the Potsdam Conference and decision to use atomic weapons.
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: United States
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of United States. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
Other
Military.com: Francis Gary Powers: One Man, Two Countries
This profile of the American pilot Francis Gary Powers discusses the mission of the U-2 reconnaissance flights during the Cold War as well as the international incident surrounding the shooting down of his U-2 over the Soviet Union.
Teachnology
Teachnology: United States Constitution Teaching Theme
Enhance classroom teaching on the United States Constitution with the help of these resources including lesson plans, activities, interactive sites and more.
Other
About Wmo World Meteorological Organization
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) watches the weather and keeps up to date weather patterns. It is the coordinator of weather information for the world's scientific community.
European Union
Europarl: The Webserver of the Eu Parliament
Official site of the European parliament in Strassburg.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: The Sources of Soviet Conduct
This sums up the ideas of containment. It is a telegram that was widely published.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: United Nations and Ussr
This site from Fordham University contains actual letters between the United Nations and the USSR. These letters are attempts to reach a resolution in the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Pew Research Center
Pew Social and Demographic Trends: Migration Flows in the United States
The Pew Hispanic Research Center details the migration flows of the United States. Breaks down U.S. migration patterns from the last 20 years. Scroll mouse over map to see the regional migration throughout the years. View a map which...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: United States of America
Use this resource to explore each state to get facts, maps and symbols; learn about the presidents; read about bald eagles and dinosaur fossils found in the U.S., find fun and exciting patriotic crafts and more.
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Hangman
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
Kidport
Kidport: United States of America Geography
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
Other
Nrao: Observation
A download that allows you to take a panoramic virtual tour of the Array structure area.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Korean War
The Korean War is discussed in full in the course of the site. It discusses the causes of the war, air and naval activity, the land war, and more.