Outline of American Government: Executive Branch
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Our Flag: Pledge of Allegiance
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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OSV Washington Quiz
"True or false: Washington wore a white wig. True or false: Washington livedfrugally. In preparation for Washington’s birthday, take this little test onthe nation’s first President. You may be surprised how many myths you haveaccepted as truth."
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Oprah’s O to Go Thanks Giving E-cards
"On her popular television show, Oprah Winfrey encourages viewers to keep an attitude of gratitude. In keeping with her devotion to the theme of giving thanks, her electronic Thanksgiving cards do not feature turkey with all the trimmings, but rather a selection of eight gratitude quotes. "Everytime we say ‘Thank you’ we experience nothing less than heaven on earth. – Sarah Ban Breathnach." Send them to friends and family along with a personal message of gratitude."
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Online News Hour: Life After 9.11
"From the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer, Extra for Students takes on the World Trade Center and Pentagon attacks (click on "September 11 Background" in the circular menu) and life afterwards. "Response to Terrorism" and "Rebuilding Afghanistan" are two of six Special Reports; "Role of Afghan Women in New Government" and "Arab-Americans Caught up in the FBI’s Dragnet" are two of five NewsHour video clips. Click on Student Reactions (on the circular menu) to read posts from kids around the world."
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Oneida Nation: Shako:wi Cultural Center
"The Oneida Indian Nation, one of the original members of the Iroquois Confederacy, enjoys a unique role in America’s history having supported the Colonies in the struggle for independence from England. The Nation exists as a sovereign political unit which predates the Constitution of the United States. Great photos and terrific use of 360-degree movies, make this virtual museum site come alive. Best clicks are the Oneida crafts including beadwork, dolls, carvings, and wampum belts."
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Official Pearl Harbor History Associates, Inc. Site"
Reviewed May 16, 2002 by David, a reader from Texas, who is affiliated with the site. This "portal" leads to: photos of attack, memorial of USS Arizona site, the Congressional Investigation with 30,000 pages of online documents, This is the largest World War II site on internet!
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Official Pearl Harbor History Associates
Reviewed by David Aiken, a reader from Texas, who is affiliated with the site. "This portal has photos of the attack, a memorial to the USS Arizona, 30,000 pages of online documents, a links section, and a kids safe message board. This is the largest World War II site on Internet!"
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News of Abraham Lincoln’s Death
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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Native Americans
Reviewed October 22, 2000 by Dorothy Small, a teacher from Maine who is not affiliated with the site. This is a fantastic site to aid in the research of Native Americans. It has great visuals to help students see for themselves.
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