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The Big Idea Activity

How does government help people get along?

Hold a Class Vote

  California Standard 2.3  Students explain governmental institutions and practices in the United States and other countries.

Teaching Tips

Several acitivities from The Democracy Project by PBSKids have been included on the student Web pages. One, called Step Inside the Voting Booth,, is too text heavy for most second grade students. The link is included here for use if you feel it will work in your classroom. The Democracy Project also offers a set of lesson plans and resources for teachers.

Additional Links

Ben's Guide for Government


A Child in the White House

  California Standard 2.3.1  Explain how the United States and other countries make laws, carry out laws, determine whether laws have been violated, and punish wrongdoers.

White House

Additional Links

Learn more about White House history and how the building has changed since 1792.

360° views of rooms in the White House.


Golda Meir

 

Golda Meir

Teaching Tips

To learn more about Golda Meir, read the Web sites listed below.

Additional Links

Information on Golda Meir

Biography of Golda Meir