Web Resources for Teachers
Visits to the Embassy
If your class is interested in visiting the U.S. Embassy in Canberra, or having someone from the Embassy visit your class, please send us an email to arrange a visit.
U.S. Government Information
- Arts & culture
- Education
- Government
- History
- Science & nature
- Travel & geography
- Miscellaneous
- USG Portals
U.S. Government Information
Arts & Culture
- National Gallery of Art: Resources Page
- Outline of American Literature
- Smithsonian American Art Museum: Resources for Teachers
- Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian: Native Words-Native Warriors
Education
- Library of Congress Teacher Resources
- Department of Education for Teachers
- Smithsonian Education: Educators
Government
- Department of State for Educators
- Learn About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons
- The White House: Parents and Teachers
- National Archives & Records Administration
- Peace Corps: Educators
- US government for Teachers
- U.S. Government's Official Web Portal
- U.S. House of Representatives Educational Links
History
- America's Story
- Center for Military History
- Civil War at a Glance
- Civil War Photos
- Library of Congress: American Memory
- National Park Service for Teachers
- National Park Service: Civil War
- National Park Service: Civil War Battles
- Smithsonian National Museum of American History: Virtual Exhibitions
- Today in History
Science & Nature
- USGS Learning Web
- EPA: Teaching Center (Grades 5-8)
- NASA: Astro-Venture! for Teachers and Parents
- NASA: Personal Satellite Assistant (Teachers)
- NASA: Educators
- NASA: Virtual Skies (Teacher's Desk)
- National Science Foundation Classroom Resources
- The National Science Digital Library: Resources for Teachers
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission Teachers Page
- National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration Education: Primarily for Teachers
- National Science Foundation: Information for Educators
- North Pacific Ocean Lesson Plans
- Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum: Teaching Resources
- Smithsonian Natural History Museum: Educator's Resources
- Teacher's Guide to the Human Genome Project
- U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service: Educators' Page
Travel & Geography
- Department of Interior: Interpretation & Education
- Department of Interior: Nature & Science for Students and Teachers
- Department of Interior: Parks and Recreation
- Outline of American Geography
- U.S. Deprtment of State: Geography
- Yosemite National Park: Teacher Resources
Miscellaneous
- CIA
- Department of Labor: Resources for Educators
- National Institute on Drug Abuse: Information for Teachers and Parents
- US Census
- U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum: Teachers
USG Portals
- Federal Resources for Educational Excellence
- Government Websites
- USA.gov
- USASearch.gov
- U.S. government sites by topic (Oklahoma State Univ.)
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Last update: Monday, 14 September 2009 GMT+1000
