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Basic Concepts
| U.S. Government Lesson Plans - an extensive listing of lesson plans on government for all grade levels. |
| The PBS Kids Democracy Page - explains government and the role it plays in our lives. |
| Constitution Test - online quiz to see whether you would have been allowed to vote in 1965 based on the Alabama Literacy Quiz. |
| A View of the Constitution - contains the text of the Constitution |
| A Roadmap to the U.S. Constitution - Everything that you've ever wanted to know about the U.S. Constitution is only a click away! |
| Congress for Kids - tour of the Federal Government |
| FEDNET! - find out the latest happenings in Congress. |
| What Is A Law? - explains the law-making process in simple terms kids can understand. |
| The Supreme Court - explanation of the Supreme Court from Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids |
| Kidport - explains the basic structure of U.S. Government |
American Ideals/Citizenship
| Explore DC - "the gateway to America's capitol." |
| American Landmarks - information on the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, and Mount Rushmore. |
| The Lincoln Memorial - provides pictures and links to other resources on the Lincoln Memorial |
Democratic Process, Structure
| The PBS Kids Democracy Page - introduction of government, how it affects us, and the process of voting. |
| Your Vote Counts! - lesson plan on the importance of voting. |
| How Stuff Works - explains the election process. |
| Kids Next Door - learn about communities and being good citizens |
| Kids Volunteer - from HUD; includes information on Youth Service America, 4-H, and other service clubs. |
Process/Investigation
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