Judicial Learning Center
Law and the Rule of Law
We hear a lot about the importance of the rule of law, but most people do not really know what those words mean. The lesson is a webpage that defines the rule of law, explains why it is important in a democratic society and provides...
ProCon
Vegetarianism
What do Mike Tyson, Ellen DeGeneres, and Paul McCartney have in common? They're all famous vegetarians. Using the resource, scholars learn about the pros and cons of eating a vegetarian diet. They read a fascinating history of...
ProCon
Student Loan Debt
Should college loan debt be easier to discharge in bankruptcy? Scholars sort through the top three pros and cons to decide for themselves in preparation for a class debate or discussion. Learners may also participate in an online poll to...
ProCon
Police Body Cameras
Should police officers wear body cameras? Scholars consider the question as they use the resource to conduct independent research about the debate topic. They read a brief background and peruse the main pros and cons about the issue....
ProCon
Tablets vs. Textbooks
Learners decide if tablets should replace textbooks in K-12 schools. They watch four pro and con videos and discover the history of the tablets-versus-textbooks debate. As a bonus, the resource allows them to submit their own comments...
Other
Indiana State Department of Health
The government health site for the state of Indiana. Includes health information, publications, public health programs, etc.
Other
Nasta: State Departments of Education
This interactive map of the U.S. provides access to individual state departments of education in all fifty states.
Other
Mississippi State Department of Health
The government health site for the state of Mississippi. Includes selected US health news, public records requests, MSDH announcements, etc.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: The Secretary of State
The archived site for the US State Department with information prior to 2001. Gives student information on policy, services, global issues, the Department itself, outreach and regions.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept of State: u.s. Mission in South Africa
Information on all aspects of State Department programs in South Africa, including military, development, and traveler issues as well as links to general information about the country.
Other
Washington State Department of Health
This site is the government health site for the state of Washington. Includees health alerts, health data, publications, etc.
Other
Oklahoma State Department of Health
The government health site for the state of Oklahoma. Includes school health & child care, Oklahoma public health statistics, birth/death certificates, etc.
Other
Arkansas Department of Health
The government health site for the state of Arkansas. Includes hometown health, your environment, data & research, etc.
Other
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
The government health site for the state of Montana. Includes news & events, programs, data & resources, etc.
Other
Connecticut Department of Public Health
The government health site for the state of Connecticut. Includes agency services, statistical information, headline news, etc.
Other
State of Vermont Department of Health: Healthy Vermonter
This is the government health site for the state of Vermont. Includes information about VDH, news flash, publications, etc.
Other
Virginia Department of Health: Homepage
This is the government health site for the state of Virginia. Includes health districts, vital records, news releases, etc.
Other
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
The government health site for the state of Louisiana. Includes information on program offices, vital records, press releases, etc.
US Forest Service
United State Department of Agriculture Forest Service
States policies on reforestation due to deforestation practices of the past century. Mentions negative ecological effects of poor timber cutting practices in the United States, and focuses on changing public opinion regarding timber...
Other
Department of Commerce United States of Government
Explore the United States Department of Commerce through this site in English and Spanish. This is a comprehensive site providing information about the US Department of Commerce.
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: Homeschooling Resources in the Department of State
To help families in the State Department's Foreign Service, the Department has compiled information on homeschooling and distance learning. Much of this information is equally useful for any families interested in pursuing one of these...
Other
West Virginia Department of Educ.: West Virginia Balanced Scorecard Dashboard
The state department of education provides information about all the schools in the state. They contain data such as student achievement, class size, attendance rate, ethnic background, and much more. Choose a school district then a...
Other
Illinois Department of Public Health
The government health site for the state of Illinois. Includes news releases, health fact sheets, online publications, etc.
Other
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
The government health site for the state of New Jersey. Includes news releases, programs & services, vital records, etc.