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This lesson pairs with a video that explores the following topics: Separation of Powers- Explore the constitutional limits on the power of government and see how the system of checks and balances works. National Government - Examine the responsibilities of the national government and see how federalism divides power between the national government and the states. State Government- See how most of the laws we live by come from state government. A Presidency Remembered: Ronald Reagan- Take a look at the legacy of President Ronald Reagan.

I guide to government grouped by grade level.

This site has a ton of information about the U.S. government. It is seperated into grade appropriate games, activities and information, which makes it user friendly.

How do we contextualize this for learners today? If this primary source is accurate, how can they understand that a government agency was actively unsupportive of MLK? If a government agency was against MLK in 1964, what might a government agency might not be supportive of today that will be similarly shocking to us in forty years?

The Politics of Hybrid Regulatory Governance: Interests, Power and Pharmaceutical Harmonization. Has word stems to click on like our diigo. Lots of information.

Activities for teaching government to students.

This site offers students and teachers information on all different types of government agencies, from agriculture to computers.

Lesson plan that meets the standard power, authority, and governance.

Includes primary documents, photos and videos on World Studies, U.S. History, U.S. Time Periods and many other subjects.

This is awesome! I did the 3D guide to the galaxy, a fantastic way to "see" the abstract scope of our surroundings. Thanks for sharing!

clearing house for all of the educational materials developed by government organizations. Videos, photos for just about any topic.

Article about power, authority, and governance.

Gives information on current issues before congress. "Soapbox" feature for comments.

"Get informed, get involved"

This resource for teachers provides lesson plans in which students examine continuity and change in the governing of the United States, students look at the Constitution and link early legislative debates to issues of today - from the Learning Page, the Library of Congress

Labor Day is an excellent time to dig into social studies themes civic ideas, power authority and governance, and production/distribution of goods are all relevant. What will you do?

This page gives a good political background on Egypt

Set in the Rocky Mountains of Montana in the early 1900s, this is a tale of love, betrayal, and brotherhood. After being discharged, Colonel Ludlow decides to raise his three sons in the wilds of Montana, where they can grow up away from the government and society he has learned to dispise. The three brothers mature and seem to have an unbreakable bond, until Susanna enters their lives. When Samuel, the youngest of the three, returns from college he brings with him his beautiful fiance, Susanna. The eldest son, Alfred, soon finds himself in love with his brother's fiance, and things get worse when he discovers a growing passion between Susanna and Tristan. Colonel Ludlow's favorite son, Tristan is willful and as wild as the mountains. As the brothers set out to fight a war in Europe, suspicion and jelousy threatens to tear apart their once indestructable bond.

Not sure if this would work for our "watch a movie" assignment?

"Storyline In 1898 the US government decided to intervene on the side of the Cuban rebels in their struggle against Spanish rule. Assistant Navy Secretary Theodore Roosevelt decides to experience the war first hand by promoting and joining a volunteer cavalry regiment. The regiment, later known as the Rough Riders, brings together volunteers from all corners of the nation and all walks of life. When Roosevelt and his men finally land on Cuba, they face ambush, intense enemy fire, and a desperate, outnumbered charge up a defended hill. "

A great website for children to learn about Barack Obama. This website discusses parts of his life and helps children understand who our president is.

This is a great overview of Obama's life thus far. This site also links to a ton of information about the presidency, it is very kid-friendly. It would be a great link for my kid lit wiki.

Library of Congress

In doing some research on benefactor Millie Speranza, first female president of a MN bank, I came across this awesome MN state document from 1919. What an awesome tool to compare state government today and in the past. Also, love that her family, Produce Exchange Bank, that grew to support many ongoing charitable gifts, is listed here with less than $5,000 in holdings. If you are a Catholic School teachers and want to pursue an MAED at St. Kate's, apply for the Millie Speranza fund!

Government links to definition and help options