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Gobierno Del Estado De Tamaulipas

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the local government of the state of Tamaulipas. The site contains a breadth of information about the state, its inhabitants, economy, and surroundings.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Branches of Government

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the 3 branches of government-- legislative, judicial and executive and helps students understand the 3 levels of government-- national, state and local.
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Cynthia J. O'Hora

Mrs. O's House: Pennsylvania County Government Project

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Understand how local county government works in Pennsylvania.
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Municipal World

For Students 9th - 10th
An online magazine for local government, which includes a local government discussion forum.
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Sweet Liberty: Roots of Cooperative Federalism

For Students 9th - 10th
An in-depth article on the roots of cooperative federalism, written by Dan Meador.
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iCivics

I Civics: Curriculum Units

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of Social Studies units, WebQuests, and games that focuses on teaching students how government works and the importance of being responsible, informed American citizens. Units are linked to state standards. A teacher...
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The Texas Economy: Texas School Funding at a Glance

For Students 9th - 10th
See the breakdown of Texas public school revenues including local, state, and federal monies. Totals for these revenue sources include state spending not reported by school districts, such as state purchases of textbooks.
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Minnesota: Official Website

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site for the State of Minnesota includes information on services, elected officials, courts, state agencies, and more.
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US Department of Education

U.s. d.o.e.: Office of English Language Acquisition

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) identifies major issues affecting the education of English language learners and publishes research and statistical reports on those issues. It serves as a clearinghouse for information,...
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US Department of Education

U.s. d.o.e.: Office of English Language Acquisition

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) identifies major issues affecting the education of English language learners and publishes research and statistical reports on those issues. It serves as a clearinghouse for information,...
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Gobierno Del Estado De Yucatan

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the local government of the state of Yucatan.
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Gobierno Del Estado De Michoacan

For Students 9th - 10th
Official page of the local government of the state of Michoacan.
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US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Construction and Building Inspectors

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a look at the work of inspectors working for local governments to examine the construction, alteration, or repair of buildings or other construction.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: Antonio Villaraigosa

For Students 9th - 10th
Academy of Achievement biography of Antonia Villaraigosa gives readers an overview of his life struggles and success as mayor of Los Angeles.
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Other

Civics Online: (Re)envisioning the Democratic Community

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Civics Online offers teachers, students, and parents many excellent resources to enhance the learning of civics in the classroom and at home.
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US Department of Justice

U.s. Department of Justice: Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete government description of Section 3789d of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, which explicitly prohibits the federal government from controlling state or local police agencies, and which explicitly...
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University of Groningen

American History: Biographies: George Walker Bush (1946 )

For Students 9th - 10th
George W. Bush is the 43rd President of the United States. He was sworn into office January 20, 2001, after a campaign in which he outlined sweeping proposals to reform America's public schools, transform our national defense, provide...
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Library of Congress

Loc: The Constitution: Counter Revolution or National Salvation

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Using primary texts and prior study of Colonial America and the Revolution, students examine "what type of government would best represent the ideals of the American Revolution." Worksheets, discussions, and role-playing within this...
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Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Why Cities Provide Tax Breaks

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Like the state and federal government, local governments offer tax incentives to businesses to help solve economic and/or environmental problems. In this instructional activity, students will explore three different cities and determine...
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Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Colorado. Includes county health departments, local health departments, health statistics, and links a much information on a variety of topics.
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Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Kentucky. Includes department information, environmental health, food & nutrition programs, etc.
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CNN

Cnn: 'People Making Decisions Hesitated'

For Students 9th - 10th
Report that explores the reaction of local, state, and federal government officials to Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
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Other

Streetlaw: Careers in the Law

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Texas Education Agency

Texas Education Agency: The Latest Tea News

For Students 9th - 10th
News from the Texas Education Agency, the state agency that oversees primary and secondary public education. The mission of TEA is to provide leadership, guidance, and resources to help schools meet the educational needs of all students.

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