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Practice taking the HSA!
Click on Mini-Assessments to practice taking the HSA.
You can also print the Public Release HSA.
If you need to work on your writing skills, click on Practice scoring BCRS and ECRS to see sample writing. |
Social Studies Rubric
Use this rubric when you write BCR/ECR. |
Critical Thinking Practice
Need help with your Critical Thinking Skills? |
Helpful Websites from mdk12.org
tons of links!!! |
Test Taking Tips
Worried about a test? Can't concentrate? Use this link to help you prepare for the big test! |
Government Games, Quizzes, and Activities!
Practice your HSA skills by playing games!
This site also has many helpful links at the bottom. |
Link to textbook website
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Civic in Practice Textbook Website
-To find keyword resources: Enter a keyword from the textbook
-To access the online textbook: Click Online Textbooks in the Holt Online Learning box. Enter the username and password that Ms. O'Hara assigned you.
Period 1: Username: phonorsgover Password: j8z6
Period 2: Username: pgovernment6 Password: x6u4
Period 4: Username: pgovernment7 Password: b9n7
Period 5: Username: pgovernment8 Password: v8n9
-To find chapter resources: click Social Studies-> Government&Civics->Civics in Practice |
The Government Glossary
Looking for a definition? I bet it is in here! |
Glossary by Topic
Explains forms of government, civil liberties, civil rights laws, socioeconomic goals, and legislative acts. |
GREAT STUDY WEBSITE
GAMES, STUDY GUIDES, AND MORE! |
Cool videos!
From HIPPO CAMPUS! Play these videos and learn more about Government! |
enlightenment thinkers link
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Very good website for an overview of Government
This is not my website, but it has some good information. |
Federalism Game
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Federalist v AntiFederalist
Overview of the plans and ratification debate. |
weaknesses of the A of C
Overview of the foundations of government and the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. |
3 Branches of Government
Overview of the 3 branches of government. |
Federalism
Overview of Federalism with powers of nation, state, both, and denied. |
Amendments
Brief description of each amendments.
Amendment process. |
Constitution Game
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27 Amendments
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The Constitution (w/ explanations!)
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Congress for Kids- Guide to Government
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How a bill becomes a law
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Ben's Guide- How a bill becomes a law
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First Gov
Links connect you to millions of web pages–from the federal, state, and local government |
White House
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2008 Election Candidate Match
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Departments Links!
Click the link under the department name to get to the department page. |
President Budget and Platform
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Judicial Branch Flashcards
login in and password are kaohara |
Supreme Court Cases
Use this website to find information about Supreme Court Cases. |
All the Court Cases you need to know for the HSA!
Includes the famous 8 cases, plus some extras just for fun! |
Supreme court cases from OYEZ
type the name of the case into the search field. |
Agencies
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SIRS
Login and password= msde
Click on Pro vs. Con in the right corner of the page to find a research paper topic. All topics must be approved by the teacher. |
Research paper ideas and research tools
topics, plagerism, citation |
Citation Machine
choose APA or MLA on the left side bar. Choose the correct source and type in the information. |
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| World History |
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Citation machine
Use this tool to help you create MLA citations. All you have to do is plug in the information and it creates the citation for you! |
BBC
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Interactive Timeline of World History 1400-2000
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guide to writing a research paper
This is another teachers website. Please do not follow the research paper format. We will be using our own format. However, at the bottom of the page there are links to topics, work cited, parenthetical references, and other helpful guides. |
World History Games, Quizzes, and Activities!
Play games to help you study for World History! |
Great website with lots of information!
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Modern History Sources
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Renaissance information
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Enlightenment info
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French Revolution info
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Imperialism (and Nationalism) info
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Industrial Revolution info
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WWI info
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World War II
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
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Modern Era 1945-Present info
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Link to your text book
Chapter overviews, practice quizzes, and more! |
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