| Probably the most underused source of free resources
on the Internet belongs to the federal government. Each branch,
limb, twig has information and materials that could be used
to create valuable lessons or to make individualization easier.
For example, you are working on an aviation unit. A quick
check at the Federal Aviation Administration site reveals:
Check out other resources in the following categories:
Federal Grants
Federal
Government Resources Grants, Contracts, and Auctions
Guide
to U.S. Department of Education Programs
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General Sites
Educational
Links to Government Web Pages for Kids, Parents & Teachers
FBI
Freedom of Information Act Reading Room
Always an eye opener, have the students look through the documents
and names of people the FBI investigated. These are truly
interesting.
Federal
Resources for Educational Excellence
This site has daily free things that educators can use, including
sites highlighted by curricular area. You should sign-up for
the newsletter.
FedWorld
A search engine for government documents
LSU
Libraries Federal Agencies Directory
A listing of links to every government agency -- most impressive
and useful
National Center
for Education Statistics
Many researchers doing comparing-and-contrasting work find
material on this database.
The
National Library of Education
The world's largest federally funded library devoted solely
to education
Reach
Every Child Social Studies -- Government
If you are looking for the best on the Internet designed for
teachers, you should start here.
The
Teacher's Guide to the U.S. Department of Education
United
States Department of Education
Check the teacher section.
U.S.
Network for Education Information
An interagency and public/private partnership to assist anyone
seeking information about U.S. education and education in
other countries
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Lesson plans about
government
These sites, as well as many others, have lesson plans about
government for all grade levels.
Center
for Civic Education
Constitutional
Rights Foundation
Mr.
Donn's U.S. Government & Civics lessons
Teaching
Local Government in Maine
Teach-nology
Government Lesson Plans
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Special Interest Sites
Grade
Eight Social Studies Unit Two
A nice selection of links and information that covers the
history of Canada
National
Institute on Early Development and Education
Research about young people -- this data is archived.
National
Institute on the Education of At-Risk Students
Coordinates and develops programs
Office
of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services
State
and Local Government on the Net
Yahoo!
Directory U.S. Government
Listing of state agencies -- see what your state offers.
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