High schoolers identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations, design and conduct a scientific investigation. They also use appropriate tools and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data.

A launching point for information about the U.S. government and its resources. One can search FirstGov by keyword or phrase, by browsing a topics list, or by selecting a federal branch (executive, legislative, or judicial). State and...

Ben's Guide is a fun way to present U.S. Government to students grades K-12. This site presents a description of the President's Cabinet. Links to related sites are available.

Each letter of this alphabet is linked to an important aspect of the U.S. Government, e.g. "A is for Armed Forces" has a link to the Air Force. Links are made to the Bill of Rights, symbols, branches of government and The Constitution....

The first unit of an online course on AP US Government and Politics. It explores key concepts of American government, including constitutional government, republicanism, separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism, construction...

Tom Richey's AP U.S. Government class component on the Federal Judiciary teaches about Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in this module. Includes downloadable unit materials, lecture notes and PowerPoint presentations.

This site from Ben's Guide to U.S. Government provides a brief overview of the judicial branch of the federal government. Discusses the origin of the judicial branch, the concept of judicial review, and functions of the judicial branch....

The core mission of Keeping America Informed, dated to 1813 when Congress determined to make information regarding the work of the three branches of Government available to all Americans. The U.S Government Printing Office (GPO) provides...

The amount of national debt is a hot button issue today. Compare our current national budget to years past to see when our country was in our deepest debt. By analyzing the following charts, students will see the evolution of U.S....

Benjamin Franklin teaches kids from kindergarten through 12th grade all about the Federal Government.

Direct online access to the basic Federal Government documents that define our democratic society, a core group of current and historical Government publications.

Learning Adventure teaches about the differences between federal and state governments as written in the Constitution and shares reasons the founding fathers wanted it this way.

Overviews of the major elements of U.S. government, compiled and published by the White House: three branches of the federal government (executive, legislative, judicial), the Constitution, federal agencies and commissions, elections and...

Gives the difference between the two different types of federalism in the United States government.

Overview of the distribution in powers between the various levels of the United States government.

U.S. v. the States delves into the ongoing constitutional dilemma between the federal government and individual state governments illustrated through Video on Demand, activities, readings, etc.

A searchable and browsable database of U.S. federal regulations and rules issued by U.S. federal agencies.

Ben's Guide is a fun way to present US laws to students. This site presents an explanation of the Presidential Budget. Links to related sites are available.

This article explains what is expected of structure and instruction on the design, contstruction, manufacturing, and handling of goods and services. It refers to various documents that provide required specifications.

A brief overview of the origins of the three branches of the federal government, with links to more in-depth information about each branch. Also discusses the concerns of the Founding Fathers about creating a government that had...

Presents a chart contrasting the powers of the National government to the powers of a State government. The powers shared by both levels of government are listed below the chart.

Explore the ideas and principles of American government including its influences, foundation, and basic tenets (such as checks and balances and federalism).

The U.S. Department of Education provides numerous resources to learn about and attain federal grants or contracts from the government. This website is an EXCELLENT source for all material relating to ED grants.

Learn about the different types of expenses that the U.S. budget must pay for and try your hand at balancing the federal budget.