iCivics
County Basics
To understand the concept of a county government system, scholars read a short passage, view a helpful visual aid, use the web to conduct some research about their local areas, and then answer related questions online.
University of North Carolina
Political Science
The right to vote and freedom of expression are democratic principles that fall under the study of political science. A handout describes writing assignments that are common in political science college classes and gives tips and...
Other
Office of Minority Health: Hispanics in the United States
Discusses Hispanics in the United States and their group characteristics. Includes information on the following: size of group and distribution, ethnic composition and historical settlement patterns, nomenclature, major stereotypes about...
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
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United States Global Change Research Program
This government program integrates federal research on global climate change. Agency offers many resources regarding global as well as American climate change. For example, click on the section of the country where you live. Key issues,...
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Office of the United States Trade Representative
Explore this site and learn about the inner workings of the Office of the United States Trade Representatives. Use this site to view the hot topics in Trade negotiations around the world.
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United States Institute of Peace: Iraq
Continuing information provided on Iraq by the United States Institute of Peace(USIP) covering a variety of topics.The USIP is an independent, nonpartisan organization funded by Congress dedicated to studying world problems.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography: Regions
Kids learn about the geographical regions of the United States including the northeast, southeast, Midwest, southwest, and west.
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Usaca: The United States of America Cricket Association
Learn about cricket in the United States. This website provides information on upcoming matches, player profiles, regional clubs, rules and player eligibility, and more.
Library of Congress
Loc: Maps of Cities and Towns
Looking for old maps of somewhere in the United States? Check out this huge collection of maps! Search by the name of a city or town, another keyword, subject, title, or geographic location.
NOAA
Noaa: Cpc: Regional Climate Maps
Provides large colorful maps of climate data about each continent for the current week, month, or previous quarter.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Around the World
This resource will compare different regions of the world by climate, geography, animal life, and culture. The site focuses on the differences within the United States regions.
Other
360 geographics.com
Visit hundreds of panoramas across the United States and Canada. Click on a region and a state or province for a listing of panoramas. Quick Time must be installed in order to use the site.
Other
Wiche: Western State College Tuition Agreements
The WICHE serves the 15 Western state region of the United States through assisting students in getting affordable access to educational programs of study.
Cornell University
Cornell University: The Regional Climate Centers
Site provides information on the National Climatic Data Center's Regional Climate Centers Program. Click a region on the map of the United States and find information about that region's climate!
Ducksters
Ducksters: Native American History for Kids: Tribes and Regions
Kids learn about where Native American Indian tribes and regions in the United States on this site.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Structure and Functions
Produced by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, this pamphlet describes the roles of the Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors, 12 regional banks, and Federal Open Market Committee in fostering a sound economy.
Digital History
Digital History: The Old South: Images and Realities
First read the plantation legend about life in the South. The remainder of the article refutes the legend, explains the differences in many facets of the South, and emphasizes the importance of the Southern agricultural output to the...
New York Times
New York Times: International
[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...
Curated OER
Bureau of Land Management: Bureau of Land Management
The BLM manages one in every 10 acres of land in the United States, and approximately 30 percent of the Nation's minerals. These lands and minerals are found in every state in the country and encompass forests, mountains, rangelands,...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Transportation in America Before 1876
In 1800, the United States was made up of 16 states, all east of the Appalachians, and most people lived within 50 miles of the Atlantic. Oceans and rivers were the nations' highways, providing the only viable way to travel long...
Other
New Madrid: Earthquakes of 1811 1812
This very detailed description of the largest series of earthquakes in the United States tells what happened to the land and rivers as a result of the quakes. Read about the series of earthquakes that shook the region between December...
Other
Bureau of Justice Statistics: Victim Characteristics: Race/ethnicity
Provides downloadable reports on rates and types of criminal activity in the United States in different years and regions. Includes data on crimes against various ethnic groups and races.
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: History: Go Eat Your Homework!
Learn a little about a few major cities in the United States while munching on the food that the city is known for. For example, Boston's history goes better while eating Boston Baked Beans and Brown Bread. Recipes are included.
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