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Other

National Funeral Directors Association: Trends and Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
These statistics provide a brief look at funeral costs, yearly numbers, and death rate, all useful information to consider when thinking about a career in funeral services.
Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Trial by Jury: You Decide!

For Students 7th
Learn about trial by jury in this tutorial where you exercise your responsibility as a citizen by serving on a jury and deciding on a case. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
Handout
Penn Museum

Penn Museum: Ancient Greek World: Daily Life Women's Life

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a description of the woman's place in ancient Greek society and her duties and responsibilities.
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Other

The Panama Registry: The Panama Maritime Authority

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is part of the Web of the Panama Maritime Authority. The page explains the duties and responsibilities of this organization, gives the names of officials in this organization, and provides other facts about the Coast Guard.
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Other

Dirksen Center: Why Is It Important to Vote?

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic right in a democracy. We know we should vote, but does our vote mean anything? Good answers to some good questions. This site provides many classroom resources.
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Government of Alberta

Alberta Human Resources and Employment: Oc Cinfo: Aircraft Maintenance Engineer

For Students 9th - 10th
A video [4:48] overview of responsibilities of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer including: duties, working conditions, personal characteristics, education, and salary.
Unit Plan
CommonLit

Common Lit: An Incredible Job: Being America's President

For Students 7th - 8th
The President of the United States is the elected commander-in-chief who has many responsibilities that are crucial to in the safety and success of America. This informational text by USHistory.org discusses the duties of the President,...
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CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Finding Civic Solutions

For Students 7th - 8th
These tutorial explains what responsible citizenship looks like and ways individuals can contribute to their communities. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
Unit Plan
The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Citizenship: What Do You Think of These Citizens?

For Students 3rd - 5th
You will be able to evaluate the citizenship qualities of many famous citizens in this section. After completing the activities in this section, we hope you will approach the difficult issues your society will face as a responsible citizen.
Interactive
iCivics

I Civics: Executive Command

For Students 3rd - 8th
Ever wanted to be President for a day? In Executive Command, you can be President for four years! Try to accomplish what you set as your agenda while facing the challenges and responsibilities that crop up along the way. Being...
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PBS

Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Citizen Ben

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a five-part essay on Franklin's sense of civic duty and learn why he is still, to this day, considered a role model of good citizenship.
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US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Branches of Government: Executive Branch (9 12)

For Students 9th - 10th
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government provides a description of the executive branch and what it is responsible for. Includes links to related information.
Study Guide
Ohio Test Prep

Ohio Test Prep: Module 6: Government and Citizenship

For Students 9th - 10th
Learning module prepares students for Ohio state Social Studies test on Government and Citizenship by teaching them about civic participation in community, state or nation for the common good. Includes video tutorial, interactive review...
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum: Three Branches of Our Government

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This slide and the six that follow it (use the advance button near the bottom of the screen) offer an explanation of each of the three branches of government and the duties they perform, including discussion of the tensions arising from...
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Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: English Language Arts: Grade 8: Conservation

For Teachers 8th Standards
Eighth graders explore the beauty of the natural world and the responsibilities of leaving an abundance of resources to future generations. Students will read both literary and informational texts to gain insight into those who have...
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Exploring Balance

For Teachers K - 1st
During this lesson, students will engage in many activities that require them to use their balance.
Interactive
South Carolina Educational Television

Know It All: Box Office Manager: Kids Work!

For Students 3rd - 5th
The Box Office Manager manages the office that books and sells tickets for the theater. Students will play the role of a box office manager and understand his duties and responsibilities. This animated interactive job exploration...
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University of Iowa

University of Iowa: Voting and Elections

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this site from the University of Iowa seems to be an outline for a course, it offers many tutorials such as "A Brief Illustrated History of Voting" and "Chad, Hanging Chad and Pregnant Chad." Most of the site, however, is...
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The Dirksen Congressional Center

Congress for Kids: Elections: Voting

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover why citizens of the United States vote and understand the effects of voting.
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PBS

Pbs: Benjamin Franklin: An Extraordinary Life: Ben's Town

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn lessons in civic responsibility from Benjamin Franklin, whose practical solutions to the problems of city living set the standard for civic engagement in the eighteenth century and today. Read about Franklin's support for public...
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Open Door Team

Open Door Web Site: The "Boston Tea Party"

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief article hits the high points of the Boston Tea Party-the reason, those involved, and England's response.
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Texas A&M University

Sons of Dewitt Colony Texas: Empresario System

For Students 9th - 10th
The empresario system in Texas provided a contract between settler and state. Find out the terms and responsibilities of each party in this site from Texas A&M University. Keep reading to find the duties of an epresario as outlined...
Lesson Plan
Center For Civic Education

Center for Civic Education: Teaching Presidential Elections [Zip]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Citizens, Not Spectators is a voter education program whose goal of the program is to increase the voting rate among young Americans by demystifying the voting process. The lessons familiarize learners with the process and the duty of...
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Careers New Zealand

Careers New Zealand: Chef

For Students 9th - 10th
Do you have what it takes to become a chef? Read all about the duties, responsibilities, and requirements involved.