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Texas Education Agency
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Texas Essential Knowledge and Skill for Social Studies
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TEA Social Studies
This site will provide you with information on curriculum, assessment, rules, etc.
Professional Organizations
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General Social Studies Sites of Interest
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Federal Government Internet Educational Resources
ED.gov is the main website of the U.S. Department of Education (ED) is the agency of the federal government that establishes policy for, administers, and coordinates most federal assistance to education. -
National Council for the Social Studies
The mission of National Council for the Social Studies is to provide leadership, service, and support for all social studies educators. -
National History Day
National History Day (NHD) is a highly regarded academic program for elementary and secondary school students. -
National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented
The National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented (NRC/GT) is an on-line resources page about the most defensible practices that can be implemented on various topics of information of gifted and talented education. -
The History Channel
History Channel has the latest on HISTORY topics, show premieres, events, sweepstakes, special offers and much more.
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History
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History Matters (Social History)
History Matters: The U.S. Survey Course on the Web is a highly regarded gateway to web resources as well as a repository of unique teaching materials, first-person primary documents, and guides to analyzing historical evidence for high school and college students and teachers of American history. -
National Council for History Education
The National Council for History Education builds bridges between K-12 teachers, college and university faculty and museums/libraries/historical societies who all share a common passion for teaching history.
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Geography
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E-Conflict’s World Encyclopedia
Country Reports a Cultural, Historical, Statistical, Country Information established in 1997 out of a love for international relations and culture. Entirely online, we offer more than 35,000 pages of content on the cultures and countries of the world. -
Geographic Education National Implementation Project
The National Council for Geographic Education works to enhance the status and quality of geography teaching and learning. -
National Geographic Society
The National Geographic Society is one of the largest nonprofit scientific and educational institutions in the world. Its interests include geography, archaeology and natural science, and the promotion of environmental and historical conservation.
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Government/Political Science
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State and Local Government Information
As the U.S. government's official web portal, USA.gov makes it easy for the public to get U.S. government information and services on the web. -
The Whitehouse
The White House is one of the world's most famous buildings. Learn more about its art and architecture, the Presidents and First Ladies who have lived here, and how you can take a tour. -
U.S. Census
The Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.
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Election Sites
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Historical Perspectives – United States Presidents and the Presidency
Tech & Learning has served the K-12 education community with practical resources and expert strategies for transforming education through integration of digital technologies. -
Texas Secretary of State Office – Project V.O.T.E
The Secretary of State is one of six state officials named by the Texas Constitution to form the Executive Department of the State and serves as Chief Election Officer for Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws throughout Texas. -
The League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. -
Time for Kids – Election Connection 2000
TIME For Kids is a weekly classroom news magazine that motivates kids to read! Issues cover a wide range of real-world topics kids love to learn about - and it's the best nonfiction text you'll find!
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Citizenship/Civic Education
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National Archives and Records Administration
The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is the nation's record keeper. Of all documents and materials created in the course of business conducted by the United States Federal government, only 1%-3% are so important for legal or historical reasons that they are kept by us forever. -
The Center for Civic Education: Civics standards, curriculum and programs
The Center for Civic Education is dedicated to promoting an enlightened and responsible citizenry committed to democratic principles and actively engaged in the practice of democracy in the United States and other countries.
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Economics
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National Council on Economic Education
The Council for Economic Education (CEE) is the leading organization in the United States that focuses on the economic and financial education of students from kindergarten through high school. -
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor is the principal Federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy. Its mission is to collect, analyze, and disseminate essential economic information to support public and private decision-making.
