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Broken down by grade level, this site gives an in-depth look at the United States government. The branches, election process, and national symbols are all covered, as is how laws are made, important history aspects, and the concept of national versus state government. Students can also refer to a glossary for important terms.

270toWin.com is an excellent tool for reinforcement instruction in government, the Electoral College, and the way our country elects its leaders. The level of interactivity is amazing, as it allows students to play out different scenarios, respond on blogs, take quizzes, etc. Regardless of the year, this site can be used for instructional purposes. Previous presidential elections are archived for reference. This year's Senate races are also highlighted.

Mymoney.gov is a joint project on financial literacy run by a number of branches of government, most notably the Federal Reserve. There are a lot of calculators available as help with investing and mortgages and stuff that would be appropriate for a high school economics class.

This article talks about how government has spent so much money on increasing technology in schools and in classrooms to improve student performance. It shows not much evidence that the technology is increasing student performance, but that if it is used correctly in the classroom than it will improve performance.

Information on the House of Representatives for Kids. Including how laws are made.

Kids in the House is all about the United States Congress. Students can dive into learning more about the House of Representatives as well as how a bill becomes a law. Interactive activites and games are available, as is a virtual "field trip" where students visit Capitol Hill. The Time Traveler feature is also helpful, as students can learn about the rich history of the House. Information about the Senate is also covered.