Other
Streetlaw: Criminal Law and Juvenile Justice
The chapters of this unit on criminal law and juvenile justice are as follows: "Crime in America," "Introduction to Criminal Law," "Crimes Against the Person," "Crimes Against Property," "Defenses," and "The Criminal Justice Process: The...
Other
United States Institute of Peace
USIP "is an independent, nonpartisan, national institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and democratic transformations, and...
Curated OER
Etc: Maps Etc: United States and Confederate States, 1861
A map of the United States and Confederate States in 1861. The map is color-coded to show Free Union States, Slave Union States, Confederate States seceding before April 15, 1861, Confederate States seceding after April 15, 1861,...
Other
State Library of North Carolina: From Crossroads to Capital: History of Raleigh
A collection of maps, photographs, and historical documents that explore the growth of the city of Raleigh, North Carolina, from its earliest years onward.
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizardpoint: The Usa Quiz
Test your ability to identify each state on a United States map. Answer the question to the left and see your results.
Other
Nas: Studying Classroom Teaching as a Medium for Professional Development
The Mathematical Sciences Education Board (MSEB) and the U.S. National Commission on Mathematics Instruction (USNCMI) took advantage of a unique opportunity to bring educators together. In August 2000, following the Ninth International...
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: A New National Capital: Washington, d.c.
John Adams was the first president to reside in the President's House in the new capital Washington, D.C. Thomas Jefferson was the first president to be inaugurated there. Read about how this swampy area became the location of the...
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: United States
Learn about the geography of the United States including capitals, flag, state bird, fun facts, history, state tree, timeline, and counties on this site.
Other
Didactalia: Interactive Map: Capitals of the United States
Interactive map and game to identify capitals of the U.S. states.
Other
D.c. History Project: Nation's Capital Moves to d.c.
Read the entry for May 15, 1800, to find out about John and Abigail Adams' feelings about the new President's Palace in the new capital of Washington, D.C.
Knowledge Share
Super Kids: Hangman
Use this interactive site to enhance students' spelling and vocabulary while refreshing their memories in history, geography, language, science, and entertainment. It is available to use on line or you can purchase leveled apps for the...
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Foreign Economic Relations
Exports were the key to South Korea's industrial expansion. Until 1986 the value of imports was greater than exports. This situation was reversed, however, in 1986 when South Korea registered a favorable balance of trade of US$4.2...
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Scholastic
Scholastic: Hunting for States, Capitals, and National Parks! [Pdf]
Students can use a map of the United States to locate state capitals and national parks.
PBS
Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Classroom: Death Penalty
This resource offers extensive information for students and teachers examining the issue of the death penalty and whether it is morally right, if it violates the Constitution, and whether enforcing it has had any impact on violent crime....
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Economic Expansion, Enlarged Markets
The United States was greatly affected by the Industrial Revolution taking place in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. New inventions and capital investment led to the creation of new industries and the spread of economic growth....
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Basic Ingredients of the Us Economy
Every economic system tries to anticipate and then meet human needs through the production and distribution of goods and services. The economic system is the mechanism that brings together natural resources, the labor supply, technology,...
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: New Hampshire
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of New Hampshire including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Science Struck
Science Struck: List of Latin American Countries With Their Capitals
Presents a map and list of all the Latin American countries, along with their capitals, population, land area, and names of the largest cities. (Note: Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, not a country on its own.)
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Alabama
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Alabama including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Alaska
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Alaska including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Arizona
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Arizona including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: California
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of California including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Colorado
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Colorado including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.