Curated OER
Louisiana Governor's Page
Using this rich resource, your class could learn about the former governors of Louisiana. This could be a useful tool when studying the states. It could also be a resource for state reports. There are links to quizzes and a lot...
University of North Carolina
Local Government Jeopardy!
Class teams compete in a Jeopardy game to test their knowledge of local government.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Change of View: George C. Wallace
Who exactly was George C. Wallace? A great lesson plan provides young historians with a hands-on activity, direct instruction, and discussion to learn about Wallace, why he was an important figure, and why he changed his mind about...
Curated OER
Using the newspaper to learn about state and local government
Learners investigate the purposes of state and local government. They categorize newspaper articles into state and local issues. Pupils summarize nonfiction text. Students given an oral presentation on a news report to the class.
Curated OER
A New Federation
Students describe the relationships between state and federal parliaments in Australia. They identify responsibilities shared between federal and state and territory governments. Students explore an alternative federal structure by...
Curated OER
iCivics: State Government
Students explore the role of state government. In this civics activity, students play an online game that requires them to consider the needs of state residents and the structure of state government.
US Government Publishing Office
Ben's Guide to u.s. Government: What Is a Law?
Learning Adventures provides background information on what a law is and why we have them. Part of a learning game for all ages.