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Law and the Rule of Law

For Students 6th - 12th
We hear a lot about the importance of the rule of law, but most people do not really know what those words mean. The lesson is a webpage that defines the rule of law, explains why it is important in a democratic society and provides...
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Curated OER

Corporal Punishment

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Nineteen states legally permit school officials to physically punish children. Scholars learn more about the topic as they use the website to prepare for a class debate or discussion. Pupils read background information and discover the...
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ProCon

Vegetarianism

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
What do Mike Tyson, Ellen DeGeneres, and Paul McCartney have in common? They're all famous vegetarians. Using the resource, scholars learn about the pros and cons of eating a vegetarian diet. They read a fascinating history of...
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ProCon

Student Loan Debt

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should college loan debt be easier to discharge in bankruptcy? Scholars sort through the top three pros and cons to decide for themselves in preparation for a class debate or discussion. Learners may also participate in an online poll to...
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University of North Carolina

Curricula Vitae (CVs) versus Resumes

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
The term curricula vitae might sound more sophisticated than the term resumes, but that doesn't mean it's the preferred document to send to potential employers. As explained in a handout on curricula vitae (CV) versus resumes, part of a...
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ProCon

Police Body Cameras

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should police officers wear body cameras? Scholars consider the question as they use the resource to conduct independent research about the debate topic. They read a brief background and peruse the main pros and cons about the issue....
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ProCon

Net Neutrality

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Should net neutrality be restored? Scholars prepare for a class debate on the topic using the included website. After reading a brief introduction to the issue, they review the main pros and cons in an attempt to arrive at an informed...
Handout
ProCon

Tablets vs. Textbooks

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Learners decide if tablets should replace textbooks in K-12 schools. They watch four pro and con videos and discover the history of the tablets-versus-textbooks debate. As a bonus, the resource allows them to submit their own comments...
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US Department of State

U.s. State Department

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for the U.S. Department of State. Contains information on the current secretary of state, current international topics, background and cultural information on regions of the world, State Department careers, and the foreign...
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US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: Usda for Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
The United States Department of Agriculture home page for kids. Links to many activities and learning sites.
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Other

Indiana State Department of Health

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Indiana. Includes health information, publications, public health programs, etc.
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Other

United States Department of Homeland Security

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the homepage of the United States Department of Homeland Security.
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Other

Connecticut State Department of Education

For Students 9th - 10th
To find a wide range of information and statistics on the state of education in Connecticut, click through the well-organized links on this site. There is information for teachers and administrators, parents and other community members,...
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US Department of Energy

The United States Department of Energy

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site from the Department of Energy contains the mission of the Department.
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Other

Nasta: State Departments of Education

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This interactive map of the U.S. provides access to individual state departments of education in all fifty states.
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US Department of State

U.s. Dept of State: u.s. Mission in South Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on all aspects of State Department programs in South Africa, including military, development, and traveler issues as well as links to general information about the country.
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US Department of State

United States Embassy: Cairo Egypt

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on all aspects of State Department programs in Egypt, including economic aid, national security, and travel information.
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Other

Mississippi State Department of Health

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Mississippi. Includes selected US health news, public records requests, MSDH announcements, etc.
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US Forest Service

United State Department of Agriculture Forest Service

For Students 9th - 10th
States policies on reforestation due to deforestation practices of the past century. Mentions negative ecological effects of poor timber cutting practices in the United States, and focuses on changing public opinion regarding timber...
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Kansas State

Kansas State Department of Education: Career Standards and Assessments

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The standards and assessments for the state of Kansas are detailed here for all disciplines. Sample test items are included for some areas.
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Other

United States Department of Defense: Pentagon Tours

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the U. S. Department of Defense provides official information on the Pentagon, the United States headquarters of the Department of Defense. Includes the Pentagon's history, a virtual tour, and information on a visit to the...
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Other

Washington State Department of Health

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is the government health site for the state of Washington. Includees health alerts, health data, publications, etc.
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Other

Oklahoma State Department of Health

For Students 9th - 10th
The government health site for the state of Oklahoma. Includes school health & child care, Oklahoma public health statistics, birth/death certificates, etc.
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US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: Agricultural Research Service

For Students 9th - 10th
The Agricultural Research Service is the U.S. Department of Agriculture's main in-house scientific research agency. Their site contains information on their various research findings and projects, and up-to-date news.

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