The typical textbook description of the legislative process, though technically valid in some respects, is woefully inadequate in describing the fascinating, vibrant, often "messy" reality of how a bill becomes law. This module allows you to compare the typical textbook process with the more realistic "dynamic" process, and you will see how our untidy process has produced solid results.
Framework for Teaching, Learning and Assessment
CCSO has announced it will not be seeking a multi-state collaboration on developing this into core content standards
interactive and animated site to illustrate historical events. Currently features maps, modules, other material on American, European, Latin American, and African history.
These video lectures are designed to explain concepts in U.S. History and a small but growing arsenal of World History ideas. Perfect for finals and state exams such as the NY US History Regents and World History Review.
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I know I've posted this site before, but for those new teachers I'm posting it again. Love this site! Leave it to the Smithsonian to make it easy to differentiate reading levels within interesting informational articles for grades K-12. Worth a look.