Read the current chapter online: "The State, War, and Navy Departments" Suggestions Mark the following on a map of Maryland (see resources below): Mount Vernon. The Potomac. The … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 8: The State & Defense Departments
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Free Civics Studies Lesson 7: The Supreme Court
Read the current chapter online: "The Supreme Court" Suggestions View the different Smithsonian museums, galleries, and zoo. Learn more about the "crypt." "Just like the deepest dungeon … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 7: The Supreme Court
Free Civics Studies Lesson 6: The House of Representatives
Read the current chapter online: "The House of Representatives" Suggestions Learn more about Statuary Hall. Learn more about the Old Hall of the House (now Statuary Hall). View Westward … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 6: The House of Representatives
Free Civics Studies Lesson 5: The Senate
Read the current chapter online: "The Senate" Suggestions In 1894, when the book was published, streetcars were used to transport tourists. Read more about A Streetcar City at the Smithsonian. … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 5: The Senate
Free Civics Studies Lesson 4: The Cabinet
Read the current chapter online: "The Cabinet" Suggestions We'll have to forgive the children's uncle for his rather low (and outdated) view of the nature of girls.... Meanwhile, when the book … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 4: The Cabinet
Free Civics Studies Lesson 3: The President
Read the current chapter online: "The President" Suggestions The "egg-shaped" reception room is currently known as The Yellow Oval Room. Learn more about the "Resolute" desk. You'll find … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 3: The President
Jules Verne: A Unit Study
Jules Verne was born on February 8, 1828, in the busy port city of Nantes, France. It was a stirring time and place, with ships constantly on the move and new scientific discoveries coming to the … [Read more...] about Jules Verne: A Unit Study
Free Civics Studies Lesson 2: The Constitution
Read the current chapter online: "The Constitution" Suggestions Learn who the delegates from New York were who "got mad" and went home (Hamilton was not one of them). Learn more about others … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 2: The Constitution
Free Civics Studies Lesson 1: The Government
Read the current chapter online: "The Government" Suggestions Learn more about The World's Fair at Chicago. According to Mr. Dunlap, what is "an un-American American"? Make a list of five … [Read more...] about Free Civics Studies Lesson 1: The Government
The Century Book for Young Americans {Free eBook}
The Century Book for Young Americans by Elbridge S. Brooks is a free eBook that explains how the government works in story form. The book is subtitled Showing How a Party of Boys and Girls Who Knew … [Read more...] about The Century Book for Young Americans {Free eBook}
