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US Department of Education

U.s. Dept. Of Education: Education News

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is from the U.S. Department of Education and contains great information. Mainly this site offers up-to-date articles on major education news. The articles are in-depth and very informative.
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PBS

Pbs Online News Hour: Cuba and the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Site is an Online NewsHour report on the relations between Cuba and the U.S. Trade, trade embargo, life in Cuba, Cuban Missile Crisis, and many more topics are discussed.
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CommonLit

Common Lit: u.s. Attacked; Hijacked Jets Destroy Twin Towers and Hit Pentagon

For Students 7th - 8th
In this article, N.R. Kleinfield reports on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The article focuses on the destruction of the World Trade Center's Twin Towers in New York City after they were hit by two hijacked passenger jets....
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US Department of Commerce

U.s. Department of Commerce: Economic Indicators Dashboard

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a collection of government websites with links to all the major economic indicators. There are 19 different indicators listed.
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US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Congressional Reports

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Congressional committee transcripts are compiled into the Congressional Reports section of the Government Printing office website. Most of the information included within the Congressional Reports include the gathering of expert...
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National Association of Social Workers

Nasw: Overview of Same Sex Marriage in the u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
The struggle for civil rights and equality in the United States when it comes to legalization of same sex marriage is presented in a report by the National Association of Social Workers. Identify the ethics, domestic union and...
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US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Costa Rica Reports on Human Rights Practices

For Students 9th - 10th
This page is from the 1999 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, published by the U.S. Department of State. It talks about the country of Costa Rica, and its human rights practices.
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Other

Quadrennial Defense Review Report

For Students 9th - 10th
This Quadrennial Defense Review from the U.S. Department of Defense dated February 2006 reports on our defense program. Topics discussed include homeland security, mass destruction weapons, and surveillance. There is a large collection...
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Other

1972 Rockefeller Commission Report on U. S. Population

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a report written in 1972 about the U.S. population that expresses the goals for each group of the U.S. population.
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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Msu Libraries: Digital Collections: Asian America

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of primary source documents and books that detail the racial discrimination Chinese and Japanese immigrants faced in the U.S. during America's involvement in the Second World War. One report from 1877 looks at Chinese...
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US Census Bureau

United States Census Bureau: Poverty in the Us [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
The US census report on poverty published in 2001.
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CNN

Cnn: u.s. Launches Cruise Missiles at Saddam

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN reports on the invasion of Iraq by the United States and Britain, examining the implications of the initial strike and the global reaction to it. (March 20, 2003)
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Other

U.s. Department of Defense

For Students 9th - 10th
Homepage for the United States Department of Defense. Includes press releases, reports, and links to other Armed Forces Agencies.
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Other

U.s. News & World Report

For Students 9th - 10th
US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news about politics, business, health, and education.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Michigan State Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site you can explore a state fact sheet on Michigan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service Massachusetts State Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Massachusetts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: Economic Research Service:arizona

For Students 9th - 10th
The USDA provides a state fact sheet on Arizona from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Minnesota State Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Minnesota from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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Other

American Civil Liberties Union: Constitution Day Activities

For Students 4th - 8th
Six activities teach students about the U.S. Constitution. Learn about checks and balances, the Bill of Rights, some of the history of the document, and how each of the states became a state. The site also provides teacher resources,...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Virginia State Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Virginia from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state report.
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CNN

Cnn: allpolitics.com

For Students 9th - 10th
CNN, in conjunction with TIME magazine, covers U.S. and world politics. Content includes top headlines, in-depth features, analysis, special reports, a government guide, and more.
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Other

Illinois State Museum: The American Railway Union

For Students 9th - 10th
Excerpt from U.S. Strike Commission Report. Site also provides focus questions at the bottom.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: The Presidents: Special Report on Japan's Strength

For Students 9th - 10th
Special report written in 1933 by the U.S. Ambassador to Japan to the Secretary of State, Cordell Hull, describing the increase in Japanese military power and expansion into Asia. The last paragraph is chilling, considering the oncoming...
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New York Times

New York Times: International

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times is an internationally recognized daily newspaper published in New York City, New York. Content of the international section includes top news and issues from around the world, special...