Excellent resource for students and teachers to examine the various ways that government plays a part in land management issues. This site explores and studies rivers, especially those needing protection. The press releases are interesting primary documents to read. Cartography A good collection of materials on map-making. Government U.S. House of Representatives Learn about who makes our laws and the process they go through.
Students can also study current laws and bills being introduced and read about the daily progress.
The U.S. Senate Students can visit the web pages of individual Senators or send them email. This site is also a virtual tour of the United States Senate Building. Historical Congressional Documents Conduct online searches for any historical document. One lesson asks to grapple with the issues from the first Congress. This is a guide to public opinion and electoral behavior.