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Capitol Words is an interesting way to see what your Congressmen are talking about in Washington. The site records which topics are being discussed most frequently and by which party or congressman. Users can search topics to see recent speeches and actions related to the topic. Users may also look directly at what an individual senator or representative has discussed the most in Congress records. This tool is very thorough in its presentation of the topics you search, even presenting it's frequency in Congress over the last 10+ years. This tool can be useful for your SS fair project, in your Civics class, or just to keep you up-to-date with Congress!

One of the Library of Congress' educational resources, use their collection of eight interactive displays about the early Americas to have fun discovering and learning history. Activities include looking through interactive maps, investigating Mayan writings and artifacts, and learning history through paintings. Teachers can use these tools as part of their lesson plans to gain interest in the subject.