On September 13, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the Federal Crime Bill, which included the U.S. DNA Identification Act. This act authorized the establishment of a national index to keep track of … [Read more...] about DNA & Genetics: A Unit Study
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Morse and the Telegraph {Free Unit}
On May 24, 1844, the first Morse code telegraph message was sent over a line from the Supreme Court room in the Capitol in Washington, D. C., to Samuel Morse's assistant in Baltimore as part of a … [Read more...] about Morse and the Telegraph {Free Unit}
Transcontinental Railroad 150th Anniversary Teaching Resources
One of our more popular units is on the Transcontinental Railroad. This May 10 is the 150th anniversary of the Golden Spike ceremony that was held to commemorate the completion of the railroad. What a … [Read more...] about Transcontinental Railroad 150th Anniversary Teaching Resources
Free Civics Studies Lesson 16: America’s Marvels
Read the current chapter online: "America's Marvels and America's Station" Suggestions Learn more about the Statue of Liberty. Copy "The New Colossus," the poem written by Emma Lazarus that … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 16: America’s Marvels
Free Civics Studies Lesson 15: The National Capital
Read the current chapter online: "The National Capital" Suggestions Learn more about the history of the Smithsonian and its benefactor, James Smithson. Learn more about the Marine band. If … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 15: The National Capital
Free Civic Studies Lesson 14: The Citizen
Read the current chapter online: "The Citizen" Suggestions Narration: Explain the meaning of "the well-balanced law-maker becomes so only through experience and growth." At the time the book … [Read more...] about Free Civic Studies Lesson 14: The Citizen
Free Civic Studies Lesson 13: The State, the City, and the Town
Read the current chapter online: "The State, the City, and the Town" Suggestions Learn more about the Washington Monument. Take in the view from one of those "slits" in the Washington … [Read more...] about Free Civic Studies Lesson 13: The State, the City, and the Town
Free Civic Studies Lesson 12: The Flag
Read the current chapter online: "The Flag of the Union" Suggestions Learn more about the flag flying over the Capitol Building. Make a flip book explaining the four things the author says … [Read more...] about Free Civic Studies Lesson 12: The Flag
Free Civic Studies Lesson 11: The Office-Holder
Read the current chapter online: "The Office-Holder" Suggestions Compare the number of government workers mentioned in the book with the number in recent years. Calculate the percent increase … [Read more...] about Free Civic Studies Lesson 11: The Office-Holder
Free Civics Studies Lesson 10: The Departments of Justice, Interior, & Agriculture
Read the current chapter online: "The Departments of Justice, Interior, & Agriculture" Suggestions Rock Creek Park was the third park established by the government and was authorized in … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 10: The Departments of Justice, Interior, & Agriculture
