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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Georgia State Capitol Virtual Tour

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Georgia's State Capitol building located in Atlanta, Georgia. Tour the grounds outside, explore the inside of the Capitol, and learn about its rich history and the important work that takes place inside this state government...
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The Architect of the Capitol: Roger Sherman

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the Architect of the Capitol is a government site that focuses on art and architecture in the U.S. Capitol. Features a picture of a marble statue of Sherman.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Presidential Inaugurations

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This resource provides step-by-step lesson plans that detail the Presidential Inauguration. It offers links to superb primary sources (photos, poems, audio, etc.) that catalog past inaugurations. This resource will certainly help...
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State of Florida

Florida Historical Resources: Florida History: The Capitol

For Students 3rd - 8th
Follow the history of Florida's state capital, Tallahassee. Presents early archival photos as well as photos of modern Tallahassee.
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State of Georgia: Secretary of State

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the State of Georgia provides information on the Corporations of Georgia, elections, archives, as well as a guided online tour of the Georgia Capitol.
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State of Florida

Florida Department of State: Florida Facts: Kids

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Do you need to learn about Florida? Check out this resource for kids providing state symbols, state history, Seminole history, the capitol, Florida governors, and other important facts.
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PBS

Pbs: Building Big: Domes

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of resources about domes that includes basic facts about domes, challenges faced by dome builders, famous domes from around the world, and a lab that helps you understand different kinds of materials used to construct domes....
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Kcet: Departures: Los Angeles Neighborhoods

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Los Angeles, along with interactive activities.
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US House of Representatives

History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Women in Congress

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference tool for finding information on female Members of Congress both past and current. Includes biographical profiles, images, historical essays, artifacts relating to the history of Congresswomen, and teacher resources. You...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Julius Caesar

For Students 9th - 10th
This extensive site features resources for teaching William Shakespeare's history play Julius Caesar. Includes lesson plans and other teaching resources.
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Picturing America: Powers: Benjamin Franklin [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Analysis of Hiram Power's marble-sculpted portrait of Benjamin Franklin, which resides in the Senate wing of the U.S. Capitol. Made in 1862, the sculpture convincingly captures what many consider to be Franklin's essential character.
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California State Capitol Museum: Kids Zone: California State Word Searches

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore California while solving these fun word searches on a variety of subjects.
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US House of Representatives

Office of the Clerk: Kids in the House: What Is Congress?: House Officers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Recognize the officers of the House in the U.S. Capitol from Clerk to Chaplain. Roles are described in this official resource.
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Pennsylvania General Assembly

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, the legislative branch of the state government of Pennsylvania. Find a mix of useful resources, including a state-legislator finder, a virtual tour of the capitol building, a guide to...