Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Justice in America

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders analyze primary sources for evidence of intent and purpose. In this American government instructional activity, 11th graders compose a one-page response explaining their understanding of "justice." Students read and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Need for Laws

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students consider the presence of authority in their lives. In this law lesson, students compare forgotten laws that function in their lives to forgotten instructions in making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.
Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Guinea Bissau

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Guinea-Bissau. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Guinea Bissau

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a destination guide to Guinea-Bissau giving background details and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more...
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Guinea Bissau: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of Guinea-Bissau as part of the Portuguese colonial empire. Follow its fits and starts in developing a democratic government after is independence. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Guinea Bissau

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Guinea-Bissau, 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.
Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Guinea Bissau: Government

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief look at the government and politics in Guinea-Bissau since 2005. You can find out the names of the government officials, the political parties, and the branches of government. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.