Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: United States Virgin Islands (United States)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of U.s. virgin islands, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Northern Marianna Islands (United States)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Northern Marianna Islands (United States), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Navassa Island (United States)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Navassa Island (United States), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: United States
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of United States, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Wake Island (United States)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Wake Island (United States), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create...
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Guam (United States)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Guam (United States), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: American Samoa (United States)
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of American Samoa (United States), including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to...
Colorado State University
Colorado State University: Heat Transfer Mechanisms
An excellent page from the Colorado State University with a heavy mathematical emphasis. Each form of heat transfer--conduction, convection, and radiation--is defined, compared and contrasted. Mathematical equations governing the rates...
Siteseen
Siteseen: Government and Constitution: Federalist Papers
The Federalist Papers were a series of 85 essays that promoted the ratification of the United States Constitution and the nature of a Republican government.
iCivics
I Civics: Thomas Hobbes Mini Lesson
Thomas Hobbes was one of the first of his era to discuss the idea of the social contract. Explore his views on government and his famous book, Leviathan.
Scholastic
Scholastic: What Is the Definition of Citizenship?
A brief, easy to read definition of citizenship, with links to closely related subjects like how to become a citizen, the definition of naturalization, the Constitution on citizenship, and the history of citizenship in the United States.
Cato Institute
James Madison's Vision of Liberty [Pdf]
An article by the CATO institute about James Madison's vision for his writing and contribution for the U.S. Constitutional Convention. Includes information on his views of a limited government for citizens' rights.
iCivics
I Civics: The Enlightenment Mini Lesson
The Enlightenment was a period of time, starting around 1715, when people developed new ideas about human existence, including people's basic rights and the purpose of government. When our Founding Fathers created a government for the...
Stanford University
Sheg: Document Based History: Reading Like a Historian: The Dust Bowl
[Free Registration/Login Required] The Dust Bowl of the 1930's in the United States is often a topic of great debate. What caused the phenomenon of storms? Was it the government or Mother Nature or a combination of the two? This lesson...
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Construction and Building Inspectors
Provides a look at the work of inspectors working for local governments to examine the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings or other construction.
A&E Television
History.com: Hurricane Katrina
Early in the morning on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States. While the storm itself did a great deal of damage, its aftermath was catastrophic Levee breaches led to massive flooding, the federal...
Other
Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission
The IOGCC's official website, explains its function in representing the governors of oil and natural gas producing states.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Requirements for Citizenship
Overview of requirements for citizenship in the United States and the naturalization process for becoming a U.S. citizen.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: John Locke
The University of Groningen provides information about the 17th century British liberal philosopher. Includes concise biographical information and a link to the text of "A Letter Concerning Toleration." Read about what part of his...
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Jesse 'The Body' Wants to Give Money Away!
During his campaign for governor of the State of Minnesota, former professional wrestler Jesse "The Body" Ventura, promised to return to the taxpayers of Minnesota the budget surpluses that had been accumulating in the state. Upon...
Read Works
Read Works: Born to Run
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating the necessity of Article II, Section 1 of the Constitution which states that only natural-born American citizens can be elected President of the United States. A question...
Other
Civics Education Initiative: 100 Facts Every High School Student Should Know
Test your citizenship knowledge by answering these forty questions from the United States Naturalization Test. Then click on the provided link to see all one hundred questions and answers about American government from the 2016...
Other
Streetlaw: Careers in the Law
If you are interested in being an attorney, corrections officer, court reporter, forensic scientist, police officer, judge or government agent, check out this description of several legal careers. Learn about salary, required education,...
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Belarus: Economy
Read about the current state of the economy of Belarus, its strengths and weaknesses. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.