US Government

The Civic Mind - 

Lesson plans on: Conflicts over equality (grades 6-8)--Subject areas: Social studies, civil rights, U.S. History, Supreme Court, Constitution; Violence and Free Speech (grades 6-8)--Subject areas: Social studies, Constitution, law, civics and government; Write a preamble for our class (grades 5-8)--Subject areas: Social studies, Constitution, law, civics and government.

Civics Online - 

Civics Online is a collaborative, online project providing a rich array of primary sources, professional development tools, and interactive activities to help in the teaching of civics.

Congress.org - 

Congress.org is updated for the 105th Congress, which began on January 7, 1997. This site allows Internet users to access a complete and reliable directory of information about the members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Includes committee assignments.

Constitution Finder - 

This index offers constitutions, charters, amendments, and other related documents. Nations of the world and states are listed alphabetically, and each nation's or state's name is linked to its constitutional text posted somewhere on the Internet. Point and click to jump from the name to the text. Use the alphabetical listing search keys for more convenient maneuvering.

Executive Branch of US Government - 

This is the official website of the Executive Branch of the US Government.

Federal Bureau of Investigation Home Page - 

This is the home page of the FBI. On this site you will find links to the most wanted criminals, files of former cases, and links to children's activity pages.

IRS Taxi Interactive - 

The goal of TAXinteractive is to educate teenagers about the U.S. tax system, the effect of taxes on their day-to-day lives, and new electronic ways to file tax returns.

United States Senate -

The official site of the U.S. Senate offers legislative updates, committee work, Senate member profiles, Senate history and procedures, statistics, and a virtual tour.

State and Local Government - 

An Internet Resource Guide by the Library of Congress to local and state governments.

U.S. Coast Guard - 

The Coast Guard is the primary federal agency with maritime authority for the United States. A vessel may carry out roles in law enforcement, search and rescue, marine environmental protection, maintenance of aids to navigation, and ice breaking. Includes a Kid's Corner.

Uncle Sam for Kids - 

Welcome to the Government Information Page for Kids Only!The Internet Can Be Fun and Informative at the Same Time. Includes sections on: Our Government; American History; Information on Individual States; World History; Endangered Species; Geography, and more.

United States Capitol - 

The Capitol is one of the most widely recognized buildings in the world. It is a symbol of the American people and their government, the meeting place of the nation's legislature, an art and history museum, and a tourist attraction visited by millions every year. The information here is presented by the Architect of the Capitol for everyone who wants to learn more about the Capitol and what it means.

The United States Government Manual - 

Contains similar information as the Congressional record, but is more up to date. This site also includes links to other government documents such as public laws, federal register, and the code of federal regulations. There is also a search engine to help the user look for information.

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