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U.s. News & World Report

For Students 9th - 10th
US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news about politics, business, health, and education.
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CBS

Cbs News: u.s. News

For Students 9th - 10th
CBS News, U.S. Edition presents the most up to the minute news.
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Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce: Change Is Weather's Only Constant

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents Vermont's weather pattern for a year. This shows the difference in the temperature. When summer hits when they get more rain.
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Federation of American Scientists: The Security Situation in Taiwan Strait

For Students 9th - 10th
A report by the Defense Department to Congress on the issue of American defense of Taiwan and its costs.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Nato: Us Mission to Nato by Secretary Albright

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents former Secretary Madeleine Albright's speech on the United States mission to NATO.
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

Nato: Military Representative of the Us

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents the curriculum vitae (document of personal experiences and qualifications) for Vice Admiral William D. Sullivan, the US military representative to NATO.
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Mount Holyoke College

Mt. Holyoke:

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of speech by William Jennings Bryan at the 1900 Democratic convention. Details his anti-imperialistic stance in terms of the U.S. involvement in the Philippines.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Our Nation

For Students 3rd - 8th
Cartoon Ben Franklin guides students through a simple geography lesson about the seven continents, North America, the fifty states, and Washington, D.C.
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University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: u.s. Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site find any type of map on the U.S. and any of its states here. Great site for teachers to print out maps to use in the classroom.
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Digital History

Digital History: United States Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores U.S. history starting in 1590 showing the events that occurred in the country over someone's life span. Move the meter at the bottom to get information about each time period.
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CNN

Cnn: u.s. News Edition

For Students 9th - 10th
Find the latest U.S. news, national news and videos on CNN.com.
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University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Ucar: New Tool to Enhance Weather Forecasters' Skills

For Students 9th - 10th
Site talks about how to advance meteorology in Africa. The goal is to improve daily and seasonal rainfall predictions.
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History of Louisiana Under 10 Flags

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a timeline history of the disputed territory now known as the state of Louisiana. Make sure you view all three pages of this presentation.
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History of Louisiana Under 10 Flags

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a timeline history of the disputed territory now known as the state of Louisiana. Make sure you view all three pages of this presentation.
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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Annexation

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this brief overview of the events leading to the annexation of Texas to the United States in 1845.
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Annexation Process: 1836 1845 a Summary Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
Ten years of important dates that highlight the chronology of Texas' annexation into the United States of America.
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Texas Public Broadcasting

Texas Pbs: Texas Our Texas: Mexican Rule 1821 1835

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about how Mexico worked with the empresarios to bring settlers who would develop Texas for the Mexican government during the years of 1821 and 1835.
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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Texas' role in how the United States was shaped during the time of war, specifically World War I.
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State and Local Government on the Net

For Students 9th - 10th
Index of links to specific state governments, national organizations, federal resources, and multi-state sites.
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50 States

50 States: United States Newspapers

For Students 4th - 8th
All fifty states are linked here to lists of newspapers in each of them. Each item is linked to a web page. (Some links may need have gone dead.)
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Ecological Regions of North America

For Students 9th - 10th
A helpful map of North America which color codes its 15 ecological regions. Click on the different regions for a brief description of the area.
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World Atlas

World Atlas: United States of America

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive guide to the United States of America including a variety of maps, statistics, facts, and information on history, geography, flags, symbols, travel, and much more.
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Columbia University

Columbia University Libraries: The Papers of John Jay: The Jay Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
A solid narrative explaining Jay's previous experience as Secretary for Foreign Affairs in the 1780s, this website from Columbia University Libraries in New York offers a succinct account of the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Navigation,...
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Usgs: The National Map: Us Topographical Map

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this map to explore the topography of the United States.