Animated Lessons
US Government
Related Topics and Subtopics:
Law Focused Education Inc. - Online games - A favorite for the latest in civic and law-related education materials and programs. LFEI pledges is to provide pre-service and kindergarten through high school teachers updates on quality professional development opportunities, information on available curriculum, and teaching resources such as the "Lesson Plan of the Month" feature. Additionally, teachers and students alike will be able to access fun, interactive web games built around key civic knowledge and skills. (Y, M, O, T)
The American Form of Government - This ten minute video is an overview of the various forms of government, examples of each from history, and leads into a discussion about the difference between a democracy and a republic. Excellent material for any student. (M, O)
Bill of Rights Institute - The Bill of Rights Institute offers a variety of educational resources free of charge. Weekly eLessons offer 20-minute discussion guides for middle and high school history and government teachers. Each eLesson includes a lively background reading, discussion questions and extension options. They are an excellent source of lessons relating to primary source documents having to do with the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. (Y, M, O, T)
CIA Kids' Page - Welcome. We’re glad you’re here to learn more about the Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA is an independent US government agency that provides national security “intelligence” to key US leaders so they can make important, informed decisions. CIA employees gather intelligence (or information) in a variety of ways, not just by “spying” like you see in the movies or on TV (though we do some of that, too). On the following pages, you can read more about us, play some games, and help us solve some puzzles. Throughout this section, you’ll also see some top secret things you won’t find anywhere else. (Y, M, O, T)
CIA for Parents & Teachers - While the CIA Kids’ Page provides kid-friendly information about the Agency, this page gives you additional resources, lesson plans, and discussion points for you and your children/students to learn more about the CIA and its history of intelligence. At the CIA, we know parents and teachers are valuable resources for children, especially when they have questions or are seeking advice. In this section, you’ll find the following useful information:Internet Safety, Teacher Resources and Suggested Lesson Plans, how to use the CIA Web Site in the classroom and topical lesson-plans about the CIA, its history, and its role today. Help Kids Say No to Drugs How-to advice on helping children avoid drug abuse. (Y, M, O, T)
America's Debate Radio - US Government Podcasts · State Government Podcasts · World Government Podcasts (O, T)
Congress.org - Great site for U.S. Government information. Includes directories from the President straight on down to local elected officials, Supreme Court judges and Federal Agencies. Legislation information: Bill Search, Vote Search, State Bill Search, Track Votes by Email. Election: Election 2008 Candidates & Info, 2008 Presidential Candidates and Register to Vote. (M, O, T)
First Amendment Quiz - Teach the First Amendment. (O)
U.S. Federal Links for the Classroom - (Y, M, O, T)
KidsGov.com - The official kids portal to the US Government. Explore, learn, and have fun! Information grouped by age and subject for grades K-5, 6-8 and educators! (Y,M,T)
USA Freedom Corps - USA Freedom Corps is an office of the White House that was started by President George W. Bush to help expand volunteer service around the United States. As President Bush says, everyone can do something. That includes you, your friends, and your family! We’ve put together many great ideas on this site to help you find a way to start giving back to your community. While you may be young in age, you already know the kinds of things you care about – helping animals, helping your neighbors, or keeping your neighborhood and our environment clean. So keep reading this site, talk to your family and friends, and get started! (Y, M, O, T)
America's Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty - This excellent history resource is a newly available, tested curriculum supplement for Kindergarten-12th grade teachers of social studies, U. S. history, U. S. government, political science, economics, geography, speech, and/or related subjects. Written by fellow teachers, the curriculum consists of age-appropriate and modifiable lesson plans grouped into three separate books according to level: elementary, middle, and high school... All lessons emphasize one or more themes of freedom, unity, progress, and responsibility. The curriculum aims not simply to present historical facts but to provide opportunities for students to explore and understand the factual and philosophical significance and meaning behind events, causes, and effects—the whys—relating to and influencing the early history of the United States. Available for Elementary, Middle, and High School levels. Elementary levels contain ESL/Spanish editions. (T)
Ben's Guide to the US Government for Kids - Ben Franklin, that is… from the US Government Printing Office, this site offers a nice explanation of the electoral college with links to related topics (M,O)
Powers of Government - Using a memory/matching game, students learn about the powers of the federal and state governments. (O)
You and the U.S. Constitution - To understand why people who work and play together need to follow rules; and how these rules are developed. (Y,M)
