Political science sites offer information and resources related to the study
of politics and government. The sites provide information about past and
current elections, public policy, international relations, and current
affairs, as well as photographs, historically important papers, and audio/video
clips. INCLUDED: Included: More than a dozen sites
for increasing students' understanding of politics. Many important issues -- the war on terror, the global economy, international
relations -- require informed decisions from ordinary citizens. Political
science sites offer teachers, students, and the general public information
and resources for increasing awareness and understanding of politics and
political issues. Teachers will find lesson plans, primary documents,
data sets, articles, and other information that will be helpful in teaching
students about how the government works, the structure of the judicial
system, and the election process. The up-to-date information these sites
provide will help prepare students to make informed choices about the
issues that face society.
Ben's
Guide to the U.S. Government
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government describes how the government works
and explains how to use the primary resources of the Government Printing
Office. Each section contains age-appropriate information, as well as
games and activities. An image map of the United States gives students
access to quick facts about each state, as well as information about the
nation's capital.
CongressLink
CongressLink is a great source of new, up-to-date information about this
branch of government and how it works. Experts are available to help students
locate, evaluate, and analyze information to improve their understanding
of the workings of Congress. Teachers will find lesson plans and other
resources, including communication tools, historical materials, assessment
rubrics, resources for lesson planning, and an annotated version of the
Constitution with hyperlinks.
Nation
Master
Nation Master makes the facts about any country in the world easily accessible
and understandable. It is a great tool for locating information about
a particular country, or for comparing and contrasting the statistics
of several countries. Users can create their own graphs by completing
an online form. The site features a fact sheet about each country that
includes basic information, maps, and an image of the country's flag.
An online encyclopedia with more than 200,000 articles also is included.
History
and Politics Out Loud
History and Politics Out Loud (HPOL) is a searchable archive of politically
significant audio materials. The files feature such 20th century events
as Franklin D. Roosevelt asking Congress to declare war on Japan, John
F. Kennedy's inaugural address, Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream"
speech, Winston Churchill's words on the "sinews of peace," and more.
Justice
Learning
Justice Learning brings civics education into the real world and gives
students a first-hand look at democracy. The site explores current issues
that directly affect students' lives. Current featured issues include
affirmative action, gun control, and zero tolerance. Each issue is supported
with standards-based lessons, primary source information, summaries, articles,
editorials, and oral debates.
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