Surfing the Net with Kids: Elections
"Because a democracy is a government led by its people, voting to elect our leaders is a vital responsibility. As next year’s presidential election is just twelve months away, here are some online resources for learning about the American political process and keeping up with the candidates."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Presidential Election 2004
"Because a democracy is a government led by its people, voting to elect our leaders is a vital responsibility. With November’s presidential election just four months away, the campaigns are heating up. Here are some online resources for kids and teens to learn about the American political process and keep up with the candidates."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Alaska
"When Alaska joined the Union in 1959, it was the first new state in forty-seven years. And although it is the largest state, it has a relatively small population; only Wyoming has fewer people. Alaska’s vast unspoiled wilderness is home to a huge assortment of wildlife including fur seals, musk oxen, brown bears, polar bears, caribou, elk and moose. Take virtual tour with the following sites."
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Surfing the Net with Kids: Fifty States
"From sea to shining sea, the fifty states have fifty capitals, fifty flags and fifty state birds. Whether you are studying for a test or researching a state report, here’s the best of the Net for students of US geography."
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Supreme Court
"The official U.S. Supreme Court site has oodles of educational material (downloadable in Adobe Acrobat PDF) in the About the Supreme Court section. Skip the Brief Overview (which only lists hours and other administrative details) and jump into The Court as an Institution, The Court and Its Traditions, The Court and Its Procedures and The Court Building. Biographies of the current justices, and a listing of all past justices, are also found here. A fabulous photo gallery and info for D.C. visitors wanting to hear oral arguments await you in Visiting the Court."
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Suite 101: The Constitution & The Supreme Court
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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State of Alaska: Kids
"For state reports, you’ll find all the stats you need (Alaska’s state nickname is ""The Last Frontier"") on the Student Guide page. For further research, SLED for Kids (Statewide Library Electronic Doorway) has an extensive list of Alaskan site links. The Magnificent Moose Project, created by Mr. Ernst’s sixth grade class at the Anne Wien School in Fairbanks, Alaska, is a fun romp and an excellent example of what kids can do online."
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Stately Knowledge
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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School House Rock: Three Ring Government
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Scholastic: Election 2004
"Scholastic: Election 2004 is my pick-of- the-day for grades three through eight. The audio site tour by Scholastic reporters Alana and Daniel introduces each of the five site sections, and is a great way to begin. My favorite clicks are Meet the Candidates (in Countdown to Election Day), History of our Elections (link on the homepage) and all the Activities. Activities include interactive and printable quizzes, an online scavenger hunt, a poll, and a terrific ""If You Were President"" game. Look for them in each of the sections."
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