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FCPS Databases
FCPS Databases -
GoogleScholar
Google Scholar searches reliable websites and academic sites for articles and other information.
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Digital History
Using Timelines. Exhibits and the REFERENCE ICON you can search for digital documents, images and other information.
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Digital Docs in a Box from the Library of Congress
A collection of digital documents by topic.
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Census Fact Finder
Look up Historical or recent Census data.
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CIA World Fact book
Look up information for any country including its type of government and economic information.
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National Archives Digital Vaults
A collection by topic of documents, images, videos and other information about many time periods. You can start and create your
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Yahoo Kids Encyclopedia
A online encyclopedia geared towards kids! Provided by Columbia.
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Internet Library
Internet Library
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Citation Maker
Use the "machine" to make citations using APA, MLA and others.
FCPS Sites
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FCPS 24/7
Fairfax County's Blackboard Site for Teachers/Parents/Students
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Key Middle School
Key Middle School's Homepage
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KMS Library Databases
Databases provided by FCPS for research
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KMS Library
KMS Library
American Citizenship
1st Amendment
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1st Amendment Center
Resources on the 1st Amendment
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1st Amendment Center
Great resource for information on 1st Amendment information including court cases and current events!
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1st Amendment Schools
Links to "Frequently asked questions" and court cases.
Naturalization
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Ben's Guide
Go to Citizenship!
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USCIS
United States Immigration Services- go to the resources page!
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USCIS
Naturalization INFO
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Congress for Kids: Citizenship
Learn about the process of citizenship
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Immigration Help
Overview of the process designed to help people become American Citizens. Check out the sample test questions and the civics les
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Ellis Island
Historical Immigration and Online Exhibits
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NY Times Immigration Map
Interactive map shows the Immigration via census information
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Harvard's Collection of Historical Immigration
Historical Immigration
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Destination America
PBS series on European Immigration
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In the Mix
The stories of Teen Immigrants
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Beyond the Border
PBS story on Latin Americans.
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Dual Citizenship
Questions about Dual Citizenship?
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Ellis Island
Videos about Immigration, Entrance Exams and the Statue of Liberty!
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Citizenship Quiz!
Take this and see if you can become a U.S. Citizen?
Review
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Slide share Powerpoint
Powerpoint
Rights, Duties and Responsibilities
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Ben's Guide
Duties, Rights, Responsibilities
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Ben's Guide
Responsibilities
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US Constitution Rights/Responsibilities
How Rights/Responsibilities appear in the Constitution.
Tech Help
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Picnik: Photo Editing
To edit Photos!
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Catch Youtube
Download Videos from Youtube in multiple formats!
Political Process
Political Parties
Voting
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Smithsonian: Vote! The Machinery of Democracy
Interactive Museum Site on the History of Voting in America
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Civil Rights Movement Interactive
Videos/Links/Pictures about Civil Rights Movement
Campaign Finance
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Open Secrets
See where money is going in every election! Great Site!
Role of the Media
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LIVING ROOM CANDIDATE
All presidential campaign commercials from 1952 to TODAY!!
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The Great Debate and Beyond
Interactive Museum Exhibit focused on Presidential Debates!
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Top 125 Most Memorable Political Moments
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Elements of Media in Campaign Ads
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NEWSEUM
News!
Electoral College
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Electoral College
MANY* Resources on the Electoral College.
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Electoral College
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How Stuff Works? The Electoral College
Article explaining the Electoral College.
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270 to WIN
Interactive Map of Elections! Awesome!
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Scholastic Article
Article explaining how the electoral college works!
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Social Studies for Kids: The Electoral College
Article about the electoral college.
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Disney Education: Electoral College
BEST VIDEO about the Electoral College from Disneyeducation!
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School House Rock: Electoral College
Video
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Common Craft: Educating the President in Plain English
Video..
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VA Electoral College from 270 to Win
Read about VA and Elections
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Electoral College Calculator
General Political Process
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Congress for Kids: Elections
Excellent resource for anything related to elections!
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You are the Candidate Game
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E-Elections Simulation Game
Game takes you through the process of understanding polling, the Electoral College and "swing states."
News and Current Events
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CNN
CNN News
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Yahoo News
Yahoo News
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New York Times Upfront
New York Times upfront is a magazine geared toward teenagers. You can search by topic/issue. Great Articles!
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Scholastic News for Kids
News Articles for Kids
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TFK: Time for Kids
Time for Kids
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Washington Post for Kids
Washington Post for Kids
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Online News Extra PBS
PBS Online News Extra
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Washington Times
Washington Times
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BBC News
BBC News British Broadcasting Association- International News
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World News
World News
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US News and World Report
US News and World Report
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Reuters
Reuters News
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Fox News
Fox News
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BBC News for Kids
BBC News for Kids
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NEWSEUM
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Channel One.com
Tons of News/Vids geared towards teens! Really cool!
Political Cartoons
This Day in History
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This Day in History!
Great site with videos!
U.S. Constitutional Government
Overall Information
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How Government Affects Me- Interactive Game
How Government Affects Me!
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Our Courts Information about the 3 Branches of Government
Great Information about each branch of government!
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Congress for Kids
Well written information on Government!
Legislative Branch
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How Congress Affects Me!
Interactive Game on the Influence of Congress
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How a Bill Becomes a Law
Easy way to understand the way a Bill Becomes a Law.
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Ben's Guide on How a Bill Becomes a Law
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Center on Congress
Various interactive simulations about Congress.
Executive Branch
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POTUS
History of the Presidents
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History: The Presidents
Videos, Interactive Quizzes on the President
Judicial Branch
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Street Law: Landmark Supreme Court Cases
Landmark Supreme Court Cases!
Federalism
Checks and Balances
Public Policy and Media
Roots of American Democracy
Fundamental Principles
Founding Documents
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National Archives: The Charters of Freedom
Interactive online exhibit about the documents and events that led to the writing of the Constitution.
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Avalon Project: Articles of Confederation
Full Text, related Documents and other primary source documents.
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Reading of the Declaration of Independence
Celebrities read the Declaration of Independence
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Magna Carta
Museum website on the Magna Carta
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This Nation: Magna Carta
Full Text of the Magna Carta
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Library of Congress "Top Treasures"
Museum Exhibits- pictures and explanations of the Declaration of Independence, VA Declaration of Rights and the Constitution
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Ben's Guide: Founding Documents
Includes facts/summary about the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights and the Constitution.
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Congress for Kids: Articles of Confederation
Examines Articles of the Confederation
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Constitution Facts on Declaration of Indepence, Articles of Confederation and the Constitution
Overview, facts, full text, authors/signer's history and interactive quiz.
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Declaration of Independence too Late to Apologize
Video about Founding Fathers
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Matt Damon's Declaration of Independence Video
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Jamestown Exhibit
Charters of VA Company of London established Jamestown.
Constitution
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Road Map of the US Constitution
Useful information about the Constitution including its history, current/past issues and related court cases.
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National Archives
Charters of Freedom Exhibit
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Our Documents Constitution!
See a real copy of the Constitution!
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This Nation: Federalist Papers
Links to FULL text of the Federalist Papers.
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Digital US Constitution
Outline/Full Text of the Constitution
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US Constitution Amendment Process
Outlines Amendment Process
State and Local Government
VA Constitution
VA History
State Government Sites
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VA Governor's Site
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General Assembly
About the General Assembly! Look in the "Capitol Classroom"
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How a Bill Becomes a Law in VA
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Virginia Capitol
Take a virtual tour, learn about each branch of government!
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Virginia's Judicial System
Information on State Courts and the Magistrate
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Class Brain VA
All about VA including history, maps, agriculture anything and everything about VA!
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History of the 50 States
Local Government Sites
Economic Basics and Decision Making
Basic Economic Concepts
Types of Economies
US Economy
Characteristics of the US Economy
Types of Businesses
Financial Institutions (Banks and Credit Unions)
Economic Circular Flow
Role of the Government in the U.S. Economy
Competition (Monopolies/Government Agencies)
Public Goods and Services
Taxes
Consumer Protection and Property Rights
Federal Reserve
Types of Money
Global Economics
Globalization
Impact of Technology
Career and Personal Finance
Career
Finance Park
Money
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How Stuff Works: Money
Short Video Clip
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History of Money from the Mint
History of Money Powerpoint from the MINT
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Electric Money
History of Money/Types of Money/Timeline
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IMF "Where and What in the World is Money"
Game shows Money as a means of exchange.
SOL REVIEW
Games
Quizzes
Websites
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Mr. Burn's Fasttrack Civics!
Excellent Source of Powerpoints and other information!
Practice Tests!
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Practice SOL (50 Q)
*Practice Online Test, you do not need to enter your name. Just put practice as the log-in and the password!
Teacher Resources
Civics Lessons
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The American Promise
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Constitution Challenge
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YLI
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Constitution Analysis
PDFdocuments about interpretation of the Constitution
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Exploring Constitutional Law
Website geared towards College students on Constitutional Law.
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Library of Congress Lessons
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Eyewitness Accounts of History
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Smithsonian
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Our Documents
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History.net
Economics Lesson
Technology
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Learning GIFS
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Classroom Tools.net
Create Interactive GIFS for your classroom.
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Picnik: Photo Editing
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Catch Youtube
Download Videos from Youtube in multiple formats!
US History
Class Sites!
Google
Other Sites!
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Wall Wisher 102 Board!
Post your own POST-IT notes for class! Brag a little!!
History in Civics??
9/11
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102 Minutes that Changed America
9/11 Interactive, with real-life footage, images, interviews and more..what a powerful way to look at history!
WWII
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WWII History Interactive
MULTIMEDIA source of information on WWII (Videos/Text/Primary Source Documents). Highly recommended!
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WWII Interactive Game
*Requires Download.
Community Service
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Making a Difference Videos
Video Testimonials
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FCPS Site on Service Learning
FCPS Requirements
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Do Something!
Do Something!
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PBS: Volunteering
Information on Volunteering. What is expected, why you should get involved and how to be a good volunteer?
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10 Heroes who Made a Difference CNN Video
Video
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Service Clip from Obama