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BEN'S GUIDE TO U.S. GOVERNMENT

The Federal Government explained for kids, teachers (and everyone else who likes plain language!)

  • Grade-specific explanations of the federal structure & function
  • links to other government websites for kids


Example:go to 9-12 blackboard:

  • branches of government (GOVT 7)
  • how laws are made (GOVT 7A)
  • national versus state government (GOVT 5C)
  • citizenship (GOVT 17-18)

Note: words in text are linked to a glossary of terms, sometimes directly to the agency.

Example: Branches. (from 9-12 blackboard)

  • 1st link: chart of the governmental structure from the government manual.
  • Bottom of page continues to more detailed explanations of the various branches.

Another example from 9-12 blackboard: Citizenship:

Note: (right below the glossary on blackboard) Government websites for kids - remember ėkidsî is anyone < 18

Parents and Teachers :

  • curriculum links
  • getting publications
  • other government pages for education, arranged by subject: note ėgovernment and law."

NOTE: "(GOVT. ##)" or "(VUS ##)" refers to the corresponding Virginia Standard Of Learning (S.O.L.).

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