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Handout
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Algeria

For Students 9th - 10th
The last year this resource seems to be updated is 1993. However, there is still excellent information provided on the history, geographic regions, natural resources, ethnic groups, and other aspects of Algeria.
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Website
US Senate

Us Senate Budget Committee

For Students 9th - 10th
Use this resource to learn more about the Senate Budget Committee. It is divided into two parts. The first is a Republican website and the second is a Democratic website.
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Handout
European Union

Eu: Assessing Environmentall Impacts of Research/innovation Policy [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A short guide to assessing the environmental impacts of scientific research and innovation policy.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: The Three Branches of Government

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Intended for early elementary students, ReadWorks provides an information text about the three branches of government. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Website
Other

United States Department of Labor: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage for the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), a government regulatory agency, is an excellent source of information on issues concerning workers health and safety.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: American Government the Branches of Government

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage discusses the three branches of government in the United States. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: American Government Take It to the Courts

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational passage discusses the judicial branch of the government. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: American Government Jury Duty

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This first person account explains the topic of jury duty. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes scaffolding for...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: American Government the Bill of Rights Part Ii

For Teachers 4th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage explains a few parts of the Bill of Rights. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and strategies and establishes...
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Houston Affects the Earth

For Teachers 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about a mayor who worked to reduce pollution in Houston, Texas in 2008. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Who Is a Good Citizen at School?

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks informational text explains how a student can be a good citizen at school. A question sheet with pictures is available to help young students build skills in reading comprehension.
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Activity
Other

El Diario Informacion General De Bolivia

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a reference to vital statistics and other data about the country of Bolivia. General information on the history, government, environment, and tourism of Bolivia are also provided. Illiteracy rate, average number of years of...
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Graphic
National Geographic

National Geographic: The Electoral College

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how the United States elects its president by using an Electoral College. A map shows how the Electoral College's 538 members are distributed throughout all fifty states and the District of Columbia.
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Article
Other

Inter American Development Bank: Behind Bolivia's "Two Thirds Law"

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a brief article about the creation of an electoral court in Bolivia in order to help insure more accurate election results.