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Civics and Economics

SOL Review Materials

SOL Pass
Password: Amherst

http://www.solpass.org
SOL Practice Quizzes
Offers practice quizzes to assess your knowledge of the SOLs we have covered

http://www.quia.com/pages/ss8solreview.html
Civics Resources
Reviews of different SOLs from the year

http://www.quia.com/pages/7solcivics.html
Civics Games

http://www.msroachesplace.com/civics.html
More Civics Games :)
More games to use to help you review!

http://www.rockingham.k12.va.us/JFHMS/CivicsandEconomics.htm
Brain Pop US Government Part

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgovernmentandlaw/
Civics Study Resources

http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/lessons/usg.htm
Civics Study Resources

http://www.cyberlearning-world.com/lessons/usg.htm

National Government Resources

Ben's Guide to the Government

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/
National Archieves
Offers information about the various documents covered in Civics. It also gives information on other documents.

http://www.archives.gov/historical-docs/
Government Sites for Kids
Gives students different websites to help research and understand our government

http://www.govspot.com/features/kids.htm
The History of Independence

http://www.congressforkids.net/Independence_index.htm
History of the Constitution

http://www.congressforkids.net/Constitution_index.htm
Three Branches Afterschool Project

http://www.dedham.k12.ma.us/webquest/fall2003/eo/Branches%20of%20Government.htm

Legislative Branch

US Senate

http://www.senate.gov
House of Representatives

http://www.house.gov
Kids in the House
Gives an overview of Congress for kids.

http://clerkkids.house.gov/congress/index.html
US Congress For Kids

http://www.congressforkids.net/Legislativebranch_index.htm

Judicial Branch

The Supreme Court

http://www.supremecourtus.gov/
A look at the Supreme Court
Time Magazine's news website for kids focuses on the supreme court

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/articles/0,6709,1103946,00.html
The US Judicial Branch

http://www.congressforkids.net/Judicialbranch_index.htm

Executive Branch

The White House

http://www.whitehouse.gov/government/exec.html
White House Kids
The White House's website for kids

http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/
The Executive Branch For Kids

http://www.congressforkids.net/Executivebranch_index.htm

Elections

Elections

http://www.congressforkids.net/Elections_index.htm
Republican National Committee
This website gives students information on the Republican Party and what their views are.

http://www.gop.com/
Democratic Party
This website gives students information on the Democratic Party and what their views are.

http://www.democrats.org/
Am I a Democrat or a Republican
This website breaks down the issues and looks at the different views of the democrats and the republicans.

http://wise.fau.edu/~rpwatson/Just_Vote/just_vote_005.htm
Electing a President

http://www.pocanticohills.org/election/election.htm
Voting Definitions

http://www.c-span.org/classroom/govt/definitions.asp
Federal Elections Commission

http://www.fec.gov/
The Electoral College
The National Archieves resource on the electoral college

http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/
Interactive Electoral College Map

http://www.270towin.com/
Real Clear Polss
Shows current polls for the upcoming election

http://www.realclearpolitics.com/polls/
How the President is elected
Explains the election process

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/articles/government/howthepresidentiselected.htm
The Election Process

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/9-12/election/primary.html
Electoral College

http://www.archives.gov/federal-register/electoral-college/

Economic Resources

Tour of the Fed
Gives students a tour of the Federal Reserve system in language they can understand

http://www.stlouisfed.org/publications/pleng/intro.htm
Economics for Kids

http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/subjects/economics.htm
Great Economist Treasure Hunt
You must have your parent's permission to recieve a certificate.

http://www.frbsf.org/education/activities/treasurehunt/index.html
Stock Market Simulation
This is a free stock market simulation game you can play at home. Please get your parent's permission to play.

http://investsmart.coe.uga.edu/C001759/stocksquest/mystocks.htm
Econopolis

http://library.thinkquest.org/3901/
Fedville

http://www.frbsf.org/education/fedville/
Federal Reserve Games by the US Fed

http://www.richmondfed.org/education/for_students/interactive_games_and_learning/index.cfm
Economics games from the Cleveland Fed

http://www.clevelandfed.org/learning_center/online_activities/index.cfm?DCS.nav=Main
Show Business: making money in the entertainment business

http://www.bos.frb.org/entertainment/index.htm
Peanuts and Crackerjacks: Economis and Pro sports

http://www.bos.frb.org/peanuts/indexnosound.htm
Rich Kid Smart Kid
Games that help you udnerstand how to run a business

http://www.richkidsmartkid.com/minigames/
You Are Here
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) game that explains what the FTC does

http://www.ftc.gov/youarehere/

Banking

Kid's Bank
Gives children a tour of the banking system.

http://www.kidsbank.com/
Banking Games

http://www.bankingkids.com/pages/00947/teen.html

Money

US Mint for kids

http://www.usmint.gov/kids/

Real Life Economics

Moneyopolis

http://www.moneyopolis.org/new/home.asp
Young Investor
Learn about investing and saving money.

http://www.younginvestor.com/kids/

Federal Reserve

The Federal Reserve For Kids

http://www.federalreserve.gov/KIDS/

Citizenship Resources

US Naturalization and Immigration Website
Website offers information on the naturalization process and immigration in the US.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis

Current Events

CNN Student News

http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/
Time For Kids

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/news
Scholastic News For Kids

http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/scholasticNews.jsp
NY Times For Kids

http://www.nytimes.com/learning/students/index.html
The Washington Post For Kids

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/kidspost/orbit/kidspost.html
Kids Newsroom

http://www.kidsnewsroom.org/newsissues/051807/index.asp
The News Hour for Kids

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/

Presidential Elections 2008

Yahoo News Presidential Election 2008
Gives information on the current bid for the presidency in 2008

http://news.yahoo.com/fc/US/2008_Presidential_Election
Issues 2008
Compare how the candidates stand on the issues

http://www.issue2008.com/
Issue Coverage Tracker
Washington Post explains selected issues and how the candidates feel

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/politics/interactives/campaign08/issues/
NRA Voter Guide
Explains how the NRA feels about the candidates

http://www.nrapvf.org/News/Article.aspx?ID=329
AARP's Voter Guide
Explains how the association of retired persons feels about the issues

http://www.aarp.org/makeadifference/advocacy/voters-guide/voters_guide_channel.response.362.512/

Republicans

Rudy Giuliani

http://www.joinrudy2008.com/
Mike Huckabee

http://www.mikehuckabee.com/
John McCain

http://www.johnmccain.com/
Mitt Romney

http://www.mittromney.com/
Fred Thompson

http://www.fred08.com/index.aspx
Ron Paul

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/

Democrats

Hillary Clinton

http://www.hillaryclinton.com/?splash=1
Barack Obama

http://www.barackobama.com/index.php
Al Gore
Gore is not an official candidate. There is a grassroots move to urge him to run. This is that website. Despite not acutally ru

http://www.algore.org/
John Edwards

http://johnedwards.com/
Bill Richardson

http://www.richardsonforpresident.com/home

State Government

Virginia Governor's Website

http://www.governor.virginia.gov/
The Commonwealth of Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia's website on laws, regulations, and infomration about the state.

http://www.virginia.gov/cmsportal2/
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia's Legislative Branch

http://legis.state.va.us/

Stock Market Game Links

The Stock Market Game

http://www.smg2000.org/

Local Government

County of Amherst VA

http://www.countyofamherst.com/Web/AmherstWeb.nsf/HomePage-Spring?OpenForm

Election Independent Study

Bob McDonnell
Republican Candidate

http://www.bobmcdonnell.com/
Creigh Deeds
Democratic Candidate

http://www.deedsforvirginia.com/
NRA Voters Guide

http://www.nrapvf.org/ELECTIONS/State.aspx?y=2009&State=VA
Hampton Roads compares the issues

http://hamptonroads.com/2009/10/deeds-mcdonnell-records-differ-social-issues
WSLS Roanoke compares the candidates

http://www2.wsls.com/sls/news/state_regional/govtpolitics/article/where_deeds_mcdonnell_stand_on_the_issues/55400/
Virginia Talks Interviews the Candidates

http://www.virginiatalks.com/2009/10/12/mcdonnell-and-deeds-give-a-personal-take-on-social-issues/

SOL Countdown Activities

SOL CE 6 Activities

Group 1 Links

Activity #1
Congress For Kids "The Legislative Branch"

http://www.congressforkids.net/Legislativebranch_index.htm
Activity #2
Kids in the House: How a Bill Becomes a Law

http://kids.clerk.house.gov/middle-school/lesson.html?intID=17

Group 2 Links

Research Sites for Essay

For Gun Owner Rights

NRA Institute for Legislation

http://nraila.org/
Will Tucson Tragedy Shift Opinions on Guns?

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20028226-503544.html

For Restricting Gun Owners

Handgun Control.org

http://handguncontrol.org/
Will Tucson Tragedy Shift Opinions on Guns?

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20028226-503544.html

Drinking and Driving

Mothers Against Drunk Driving

http://www.madd.org/
VA DUI Statistics

http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/safety/crash_data/crash_facts/index.asp
VA DUI Laws

http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+18.2-266
VA DUI Penalties

http://www.dmv.virginia.gov/webdoc/citizen/drivers/restrict_privs.asp
DUI License Plates Baltimore Sun Article

http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-01-29/news/bal-md.plates29jan29_1_plates-drivers-tags

School Funding

Virginia Educational Association Article on School Funding

http://www.veanea.org/legislative/budget-200810-22.html