Should Social Security be privatized, or is the government program fine just the way it is? Scholars read pro and con arguments and watch videos to learn more about the debate topic. Pupils also have an opportunity to interact with other...

Taking a guided tour through the White House would require extensive travel costs and an armed security escort—but a virtual tour only requires an Internet connection! A few clicks bring users through the historical corridors and rooms...

Almost every American is familiar with the Supreme Court case of Brown vs. Board of Education. Far fewer understand the constitutional reasoning or the wide-ranging consequences of the ruling in the field of criminology. The interesting...

Most people support the idea of an independent judiciary in theory until they hear about a court case that violates their principles. An informative resource explains why the concept is important. It also provides scholars of criminology...

America has dealt with its fair share of hardships in contemporary history. The resource discusses the events of the Gulf War, September 11th, the Afghanistan War, and The Iraq War. Scholars click on artifacts to learn more information,...

Luckily for those who aren't history buffs, anyone can guess that the War of 1812 happened in ... 1812. But how to cover the rest of the story? The resource does just that with effective direct instruction that includes statistics,...

In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer and essay questions about years between World Wars I and II.

Before the implementation of tenure in 1886, female teachers were sometimes fired for wearing pants or staying out too late at night. Scholars research the debate topic to decide if teachers should get tenure. They review the history of...

Includes facts on Social Security, its history, problems, and possible solutions for the program.

The Cornell Law Library provides an exhaustive resource on "the set of programs popularly referred to as Social Security." Read about the Act and its amendments, court decisions, applications, and more.

Website dedicated to exploring contemporary controversial issues looks at the debate over whether to privatize Social Security.

This site from the Social Security Administration provides the history of social security in the US. Choose from a simple timeline or brief summary, to a much more indepth explanation of this program. Includes quotes from Presidents as...

CNN special report that provides an abundance of material on social security issues. Topics include social security reform, retirement planning, a retirement calculator tool, President Bush's economic agenda, and more. Very informative...

This site addresses the history of social security. There is an invaluable amount of information on this site (timelines, audio clips, etc.).

This site from the Social Security Administration provides numerous publications on the subject and debate of social security and retirement benefits.

Social Security site for young children and teens. Answers questions about Social Security and provides elementary information.

After reading a brief history of Social Security and its inception in the United States during the Great Depression, find out about the various programs that provide a social safety net to its citizens. See how these programs are funded,...

See how the relationship between the government and its citizens was changed with the passage of the Social Security Act in 1935.

The official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration. An interesting site to check out for current information on the subject, along with links to additional information. The FAQ section has information about Social Security...

This resource on Social Security benefit programs explains the differences between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs.

A brief look at the Social Security Act of 1935 which expanded the government's role in providing social welfare to those in need. See whom the Act did not help and read about how the legislation exanded the Americans' view of what...

The Social Security Administration site presents the platform that Sinclair Lewis promoted in 1934.

A department of the Canadian federal government, this website is home to many government programs aimed at increasing Canadian economic productivity, including skills, training and employment insurance programs. There are two federal...

Read general information about the establishment of the National Security Council, current staff, and its function within the government.