Activity
US Government Publishing Office

Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: Responsibilities of Citizens

For Students 3rd - 5th
Intended for children grades 3-5, this site briefly describes the responsibilities of citizens.
Lesson Plan
iCivics

I Civics: The Federalist Debate

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The ratification debate between the Federalists and Anti-Federalists gives us insight into the ideas behind both sides and a better understanding of how our government developed in its early years.
Primary
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Immigration Americanization, 1880 1930

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection uses primary sources to explore immigration to the US and immigrant Americanization between 1880 and 1930.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Fewer Americans Are Now Going to Prison

For Teachers 7th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the reasons why there are fewer Americans incarcerated in prisons than in previous years. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces...
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Madam President?

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text women's rights and women in high political positions. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Analyzing Gubernatorial Debates: The 2010 Election

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This technology-based instructional activity encourages active engagement in the state electoral process. Young scholars collaborate on a wiki designed to aid in analyzing candidates' responses in a gubernatorial debate. Pre-debate and...