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Economics and Government
History
of Money
http://www.frbsf.org/currency/
History of money in America from Colonial times to the present
Ben's
Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
Explains our government to children. It is arranged by grade level.
CIA's
Homepage for Kids
http://www.odci.gov/cia/ciakids/
Visit the CIA with your class and learn about the world at the CIA Factbook.
The
Constitution Community
http://www.nara.gov/education/cc/
Lesson plans and documents about the U.S. Constitution
Elections...the American Way
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/features/election/
An explanation of how elections work in the American democratic system
FedStats
http://www.fedstats.gov/
A wealth of statistics about our country
LIFE IN THE WHITEHOUSE
www.whitehouse.gov/kids/whlife/index.html
The White House is more than 200 years old and its next door neighbor, the West Wing, is celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Learn about the White House and the people who have lived there through these activities and games.
H.I.P. Pocket Change: US Mint's Site for Kids
The H.I.P. Pocket Change (HPC) Web site was launched in July 1999 by the
U.S. Mint. The History In Your Pocket (H.I.P.) Pocket Change site
showcases the connection between this country's coins and its people.
Through games, stories, and other engaging activities, the site brings
to life both the extraordinary individuals who appear on U.S. coinage
and the generations of citizens who've used this pocket change.
Extensive teacher resources available.
Grade Level: Elementary, Middle School
Content Area: Community Interest (Government/Politics), History & Social
Studies (Government) [Dewey #320]
Application type: Web Based Activities
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