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Time

Time: The 10 Most Notorious Presidential Pardons

For Students 9th - 10th
Time Magazine presents an enlightening special report on the 10 most notorious presidential pardons in U.S. history. Included are Jimmy Hoffa, Richard Nixon, Patty Hearst, George Steinbrenner, and more.
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Other

House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate how this subcommittee works within the House of Representatives. "The House Committee on Veterans' Affairs reviews veteran's programs, examines current laws, and reports bills and amendments to strengthen existing laws...
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Other

Freedom Forum: Finding Common Ground Religious Liberty in Public Schools [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lengthy report on the issue of religious liberty and the public schools. Issues explored are religious holidays, a teacher's guide to the teaching of religion, and much more. The report is in PDF format.
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Other

Federation of American Scientists: The Security Situation in Taiwan Strait

For Students 9th - 10th
A report by the Defense Department to Congress on the issue of American defense of Taiwan and its costs.
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Curated OER

Etc: Maps Etc: Swamp Lands of the United States, 1911

For Students 9th - 10th
A map from the 19th Annual Report of the U.S. Geological Survey (1898) showing areas of swamp and marsh lands in the United States at the time, with degrees of swampiness shown in two shadings.
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Air Data

For Students 9th - 10th
The AirData website gives you access to air quality data collected at outdoor monitors across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U. S. Virgin Islands. The data comes primarily from the AQS (Air Quality System) database. You can...
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Library of Congress

Loc: Slaves and the Courts

For Students 9th - 10th
Slaves and the Courts, 1740-1860 contains just over a hundred pamphlets and books (published between 1772 and 1889) concerning the difficult and troubling experiences of African and African-American slaves in the American colonies and...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service:illinois

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Illinois 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...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Indiana

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Indiana 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...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: South Dakota

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on South Dakota 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...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Tennessee

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Tennessee 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...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Utah

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Utah 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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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Vermont

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Vermont 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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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Washington 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...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: West Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on West 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...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Wisconsin

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Wisconsin 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...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Texas 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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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Iowa

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Iowa 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: Arkansas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Arkansas 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:california

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on California 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: Colorado

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Colorado 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:delaware

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Delaware 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: Florida

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Florida 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: Georgia

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