A comprehensive overview of the domestic issues facing Andrew Jackson in his presidency, from the "spoils system" to veto of the bank recharter to his Indian removal policy.
This resource offers extensive information on a detailed timeline for students and teachers examining the ongoing debate around the issue of affirmative action.
Text and full descriptive summary of the 5th Amendment to the Constitution. Reference accompanied by links to related material including, video, timeline, and news sources.
Text and summary of the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Site includes a timeline as well as a link to a second timeline that has hyperlinks to additional information.
Video [16:00] provides an overview of The Constitution Project which is a series of inspiring documentaries on landmark Supreme Court cases.
The United States annexed Texas after years of debate. In this mini-lesson, students learn about Texas' independence from Mexico, the role of slavery in delaying Texas' admission, and the sneaky way President Tyler pushed annexation through in the final hours of his presidency. LESSON OBJECTIVES: Illustrate the boundary claimed by the Republic of Texas after its independence from Mexico. *Depict the Texas boundary defined by Spain in 1805. *Draw the Santa Fe Trail. *Use compass directions, lines of latitude, and meridians to draw features on a map.
AnnualCreditReport.com is a federally sanctioned website that the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) have set up. Here consumers can obtain a free annual credit report online, as stipulated under federal law. A small fee is charged if consumers also wish to see their credit score.
Help curious Matt find out everything there is to know about determining distances.
With all the snow and ice in Antarctica, it's easy to get lost. Help Tim find his way using a map and a compass.
This video lesson from Khan Academy interprets an excerpt of Brutus No. 1, the most well-known of what will be eventually called the "Anti-Federalist Papers," which argued against the ratification of the Constitution of 1787. This lesson is intended for students taking high school or college level American Government and Civics courses, including the AP Government course.
Khan Academy learning modules include a Community space where users can ask questions and seek help from community members. Educators should consult with their Technology administrators to determine the use of Khan Academy learning modules in their classroom. Please review materials from external sites before sharing with students.
A fascinating site offering a variety of podcasts which cover numerous locations around the world.
A comprehensive resource for students and teachers for planning and researching a project for a heritage fair. While it is intended for Prince Edward Island residents, it offers excellent tips, web links and books for guidance.
Have a question about the law? Go to this site dedicated to teaching children about the law and to encouraging law-abiding behavior. Topics include driving laws, "Teen trouble", drug and alcohol laws, and more.
Talk with your children about what it means to be cool. Encourage them to realize that being cool means feeling good about your actions and yourself.
Learn how students can work together, talk through problems, and effect positive change. [11:26]
Read all ten sections of Article I of the Constitution, which lay out the powers of the legislative branch of the federal government.
A copy of the original Articles of Confederation presented by Yale Law School. Includes Thomas Jefferson's written discussion on the Articles of Confederation plus early drafts.
The Our Documents group presents information on the Articles of Confederation, including its history, an enlarged image of the document, and a printer-friendly version of the text. Includes PDFs (require Adobe Reader).
In this lesson, students listen to and perform chanted text, then explore how parts of the chant can be linked to geographic features on a map.
In this lesson, students look at how non-human images can be used in a self-portrait to portray aspects of a personality.