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Government, Law, & Politics
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Access to Justice Network (ACJNet) Canada 
 "Information, and educational resources on justice and legal issues of interest to Canadians. ... ACJNet is the only nationwide service dedicated to making law and justice resources available to all Canadians in either official language." Includes legal directories, links to legislative materials, law lesson plans, and Internet resources on aboriginal peoples, taxation, young offenders, racism, legal history, substance abuse, spousal support, maritime law, and labor and employment. Site is available in English or French. http://www.acjnet.org/ Topics: Drugs, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Lesson Plans, Social Issues Last updated Mar 18, 2008 Avoiding Armageddon
Companion site to the PBS series that "examines the threats from nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons and brings viewers face-to-face with the people most impacted by them." Offers personal stories, expert insights, lesson plans, and other resources. Highlights include an interactive map showing weapons of mass destruction, and a global security simulator. While coverage of the issues on this site leans towards the sensational, it does offer information from multiple viewpoints. http://www.pbs.org/avoidingarmageddon/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Weapons Last updated Apr 29, 2003 Beyond the Fire: Teen Experiences of War
This Web presentation "introduces the real-life stories of 15 teenagers, now living in the U.S., who have survived war in seven war zones." Listen to or read transcripts of the stories of teens from Somalia, Sudan, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq. Includes materials for educators, such as lesson plans and conflict timelines, and links to related sites. From Independent Lens and the Independent Television Service (ITVS). http://www.itvs.org/beyondthefire/ Topics: Lesson Plans, Military, Social Issues Last updated Mar 16, 2005 By the People: Election 2004
This Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) site provides 2004 election coverage from its news and analysis "programs, as well as tools to research candidates and elections, a roundup of the best election Web sites, and a calendar to keep you current on campaign events." Features information about the candidates (such as biographies and positions on issues) and general election topics (such as campaign finance reform and swing voters), lesson plans, and a glossary. http://www.pbs.org/elections/ Topics: 2004 Presidential Election, Lesson Plans Last updated Oct 9, 2004 Census 2000: Your Gateway to Census 2000
Data from the 2000 United States census available here includes summary tables focusing on age, sex, households, families, and occupied housing units; general demographic profiles; and redistricting data for state legislature redistricting and congressional apportionment. There is also a schedule of release dates for additional data, a directory of regional and local sources for Census 2000, lesson plans and other material for classrooms use, and information on how the census is taken. http://www.census.gov/main/www/cen2000.html Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Lesson Plans, Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Social Science, Statistics Last updated Dec 30, 2002 Constitutional Rights Foundation (CRF)
This group "is a non-profit, non-partisan, community-based organization dedicated to educating America's young people about the importance of civic participation in a democratic society. ... CRF develops, produces, and distributes programs and materials to teachers, students," and the public. The site features lesson plans on subjects such as terrorism and school violence, a "This Month in History" calendar, and related links. Searchable. http://www.crf-usa.org/ Topics: Activism, Education, Government, Government, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, Nonfiction by Genre, Political Parties & Theories Last updated Jan 26, 2004 Digital Classroom
The "National Archives' gateway for resources about primary sources, activities and training for educators and students." Features sample lesson plans for K-12 teachers (topics include Constitution Day, the Amistad case, black soldiers during the Civil War, and Jackie Robinson as a civil rights advocate). From the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). http://www.archives.gov/education/ Topics: History, K-12 Education, Lesson Plans, United States History Last updated Jul 30, 2005 exploredc.org: Gateway to America's Capital
Information about Washington, D.C.'s, history, the notion and workings of this "federal city," and the presidents. The "African American Heritage" section provides biographies of black citizens, the background of Howard University, and a feature about Duke Ellington. Also includes virtual tours on several themes (gardens, Civil War, the Potomac River, etc.) and resources such as audio and video files, links, and lesson plans. http://www.exploredc.org/ Topics: Lesson Plans, U.S. History By Place Last updated Feb 2, 2005 First Amendment Schools
This "is a national initiative designed to transform how schools model and teach the rights and responsibilities of citizenship that frame civic life in our democracy." It provides FAQs and summaries of important court cases relating to the "Five Freedoms": religious liberty, speech, press, assembly, and petition. Also includes lesson plans, sample school policies, news, and links to related sites. Searchable. http://www.firstamendmentschools.org Topics: Activism, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Government, Lesson Plans, Political Parties & Theories, United States History Last updated Jun 23, 2006 Guns, Germs and Steel
"Based on Jared Diamond's Pulitzer Prize-winning book of the same name, 'Guns, Germs and Steel' traces humanity's journey over the last 13,000 years" with a focus on understanding "the roots of global inequality." Features descriptions of and transcripts from episodes of the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) show, essays related to topics explored in the book (such as crops, domesticated animals, and smallpox), recommended books and websites, and lesson plans. http://www.pbs.org/gunsgermssteel/ Topics: History, Infectious Diseases, Lesson Plans, Science, Science, Social Issues Last updated Jul 12, 2005 H.I.P. Pocket Change (HPC)
This site is "a fun, educational tool ... that generates interest in coins, the Mint, and U.S. history." (H.I.P. stands for "History In Your Pocket.") Find games, cartoons, and other activities for students. The teachers section provides ideas, projects, and lesson plans for using coins in social studies, math, language arts, and science classes. Includes a special set of lesson plans for use with the 50 State Quarters Program. From the United States Mint. http://www.usmint.gov/kids/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Lesson Plans Last updated May 27, 2005 The Immigration Debate in the Classroom
Annotated links to classroom materials for learning about "the highly charged national debate on the issues of immigration reform and border security." Includes background documents, lesson plans, ideas for teaching controversial topics, and classroom activities (such as debates and letter-writing). From SCORE (Schools of California Online Resources for Education) History/Social Science, a project of the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. http://score.rims.k12.ca.us/score_lessons/immigration_debate/ Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Lesson Plans Last updated Aug 22, 2007 The John Roberts Confirmation
"President Bush on Monday [September 5, 2005,] nominated John Roberts to succeed William Rehnquist as chief justice of the Supreme Court. Roberts ... at one time served as Rehnquist's clerk." This site provides a collection of stories about the Senate confirmation process and Roberts' prior work, a biography, and highlights of past Supreme Court nominees. Includes audio and video clips and lesson plans. From the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Online NewsHour. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/supreme_court/roberts/ Topics: Federal (U.S.) Government, Judicial Process, Law, Law, Lesson Plans Last updated Sep 14, 2005 Karl Rove: The Architect
Companion to a program that looks at the life and career of Karl Rove, chief political adviser to President George W. Bush; the full program can be viewed at this site. Features biographical information, a chronology, essays about the Republican Party and politics in the state of Texas, interviews with political figures, news articles, and lesson plans. A joint report of PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) Frontline and the Washington Post. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/architect/ Topics: Architecture by Place, Lesson Plans, Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place, Presidents by Name Last updated Aug 15, 2007 Law Day, May 1
Law Day provides an opportunity to "focus on our heritage of liberty under law and how the rule of law makes our democracy possible." The site includes a brief history of Law Day (which was first proclaimed by President Eisenhower in 1958), selected Law Day themes back to 1969, a listing of events throughout the United States, lesson plans, a quiz, and more. Searchable. From the American Bar Association (ABA). http://www.abanet.org/publiced/lawday/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, Law, Lesson Plans Last updated Apr 26, 2005 A Look at the Population Density of the United States
This high school lesson plan focuses on population density, "the term that describes the number of individuals occupying an area in relation to the size of that area." Topics include the use of population density maps and U.S. Census Bureau data. Part of the Xpeditions project of the National Geographic Society. http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/01/g912/density.html Topics: Lesson Plans, Statistics Last updated Jun 22, 2006 Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse: Peace and Non-Violence Curriculum
Social studies curriculum for grades 1-6. Ideas for each grade level include self-knowledge, self-help, help to others, community projects, and humanities. Features profiles of peacemakers and an annotated children's bibliography containing works of fiction and nonfiction about global and personal peace, war, interpersonal relationships, and friendship. From the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse. http://www.mincava.umn.edu/documents/pnvcur1-6/pnvcur1-6.html Topics: Children's Literature, Lesson Plans, Literature & Books, Social Issues Last updated Mar 6, 2004 The Political Dr. Seuss
Companion site to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) Independent Lens program on the political philosophy of children's author and illustrator Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel). Features audio clips of comments from Dr. Seuss on his career, a history of political cartooning, a gallery of his political cartoons from the World War II period and other illustrations, lesson plans, and related resources. http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/politicaldrseuss/ Topics: Arts and Humanities, Lesson Plans, Literature & Books, Media, Media, Politics Last updated Oct 26, 2004 Understanding Taxes
"The IRS has developed an interactive, instructional tax program ... to provide high schools, community colleges, and the general public with a technology-based instructional tool." It includes teacher and student sections, with teaching modules, lesson plans, simulations, tutorials, and an option to create a custom resource list allowing for later online access. http://www.irs.gov/app/understandingTaxes/index.jsp Topics: Lesson Plans, Tax Filing Season Last updated Apr 2, 2009 |
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