Murray, Kelly

"States and Regions"

 

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Chapter 2 Resources   

 

Lesson 1:

1. United States: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/countries/united-states/#united-states-golden-gate-bridge.jpg

2.  Immigration: http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/family/immigration/

 

Lesson 2:

1. Branches of Government for Kids: http://kids.usa.gov/three-branches-of-government/index.shtml 

2. Branches of Government: http://www.congressforkids.net/Constitution_threebranches.htm 

3. United States Government: http://www.ducksters.com/history/us_government.php 

4. Separation of Powers: http://www.socialstudieshelp.com/USRA_Sep-of-Powers.htm 

5. Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/a-what-are-branches 

 

Lesson 3:  

1. Money for Kids: http://kids.usa.gov/money/index.shtml 

2. Economics: http://web.archive.org/web/20060629132317/http://eft.merit.edu/efk.html

 

 

1. Regions of the United States Resource: http://www.ducksters.com/geography/us_states/us_geographical_regions.php

2. States and Regions Resources: http://mrnussbaum.com/fifty-states-for-kids/