Research Guides: Government Documents: Education

Education Links

Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government, a service of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), is designed to inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government, which issues the publications and information products disseminated by the GPO’s Federal Depository Library Program. It is our hope that Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government fulfills that role.
Census Bureau | Statistics in Schools
Educate your students about the value and everyday use of statistics. The Statistics in Schools program provides resources for teaching and learning with real life data. Explore the site for standards-aligned, classroom-ready activities.
Copyright Office
Today, the Copyright Office is responsible for administering a complex and dynamic set of laws, which include registration, the recordation of title and licenses, a number of statutory licensing provisions, and other aspects of the 1976 Copyright Act and the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act. By statute, the Register of Copyrights is the principal advisor to Congress on national and international copyright matters, testifying upon request and providing ongoing leadership and impartial expertise on copyright law and policy.
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https://www.copyright.gov/about/
United States Department of Education
Our mission is to promote student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness by fostering educational excellence and ensuring equal access.
US FDA - Children's Health
Kids aren't just small adults. From diet and nutrition to their reactions to medicine, their bodies are unique. Read these Consumer Updates to learn more.
How Our Laws Are Made - Congress.gov
This is a web-friendly presentation of the PDF "How Our Laws Are Made" (House Document 110-49); revised and updated by John V. Sullivan, Parliamentarian, United States House of Representatives, July 2007.
Library of Congress Teacher Resources The Library of Congress offers classroom materials and professional development to help teachers. Find Library of Congress lesson plans and more that meet Common Core standards, state content standards, and the standards of national organizations.
NASA STEM Engagement
Explore STEM educational materials and resources available through NASA.
National Weather Service: Education
Education/Outreach
This page contains links to National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration web sites that contain information about weather education and outreach.
Smithsonian Institute
The Smithsonian offers many opportunities for learning in the classroom and at home. Teachers, parents, and students can follow their interests and learn together. A wealth of digital tools support inquiry-based learning and active engagement to spark creativity and curiosity.
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The Smithsonian Learning Lab allows you to create personal collections and individualized educational experiences. The digital Game Center of the Smithsonian Science Education Center offers fun experiences for the young STEM learner. Smithsonian's History Explorer offers hundreds of free, innovative resources for learning about American history. This very website allows for exploration of our nation's rich treasures, science, and shared history. Stay in touch with the quarterly Smithsonian Education News. Whether you are a teacher, parent, or community member, we hope you will join us to increase and diffuse knowledge.
U.S. Mint for Teachers and Kids
Browse Lesson Plans and Other Activities and Resources provided by the U.S. Mint.