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American Government guides students in connecting the most-talked-about issues of our day with the foundations of government. In addition to daily UPI Washington news, students can analyze political cartoons and learn about different viewpoints through political commentaries. Along with short videos, quotes, abstracts, and more, this website includes comparisons of the United States' and other nations' political and economic systems and directories of contact information for nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies.
American History combines the most relevant primary
and secondary sources, analysis of current events, and unprecedented
learning support all in one seamlessly integrated resource. In a
series of lessons that integrate politics, science, the arts, philosophy,
and economics, the website explores the ongoing development of the
United States—its pre-colonial origins, westward expansion,
social movements, internal conflicts, and modern-day defining moments.
Issues: Understanding Controversy and Society offers
authoritative historical context, expert perspectives, and carefully
selected primary and secondary sources on the most enduring issues
of the day. Produced in conjunction with leading scholars and educators,
the database offers a graphical, straightforward interface that highlights
up-to-date facts and figures, then leads researchers through the
complexities of both national and worldwide issues by modeling ways
to understand them beyond simplistic pro/con debates.
State Geography is a gateway into the land, people, and history of all 50 states. This resource meets different students' needs, offering them multiple ways to search an exhaustive collection of reference and curriculum entries through a U.S. map, subject, reference category, state profile, or text search. Individual summaries of each state provide a practical introduction allowing students to dig deeper through enrichment lessons and activities.
U.S. at War is an authoritative, easy-to-use, and appealing online resource providing comprehensive information on 14 conflict periods that have defined our nation from its earliest beginnings to today.
World Geography develops students' global literacy,
focusing on the geographic, political, social, economic, and cultural
forces that influence our world. In addition to daily international
news updates, students can quickly learn about country-specific holidays
and celebrations and peruse balanced feature stories that offer an
in-depth look at current international issues.
World History: Ancient and Medieval Eras combines easy-access researching with interactive lessons, study tools, and librarian and teacher support features on topics ranging from the dawn of prehistory through the great ancient empires to the beginning of the Renaissance. Special current events features reveal connections between the present and the past.
World History: The Modern Era encompasses the evolution of modern Europe since the Renaissance; concurrent developments in Asia, Africa, and the Islamic world; the global impact of the Industrial Revolution; and the last hundred years of conflicts and international cooperation. It offers a comprehensive electronic library of historical reference materials and interactive curricular units, plus tools for enhancing lectures, creating research lists, developing student activities, and addressing the learning styles of all students.