INDIANA – With more than a month of school behind them, many Indiana students are gearing up for big assignments. Not surprisingly, the United States Government offers an array of resources, geared to help students with these projects and to help teachers with everyday lesson plans.
Each year, students across Indiana participate in National History Day, which is sponsored by a nonprofit organization and engages students in the study of history, be it local or international. Winners from each state gather in College Park, Maryland, to compete for national awards. This year’s theme is Turning Points in History and invites students to consider the question of change. The National Archive has a website dedicated to National History Day.
Science Fairs are another big part of the school year. The United States Government offers a variety of information at Open Science, a website created with the hope of encouraging students in the pursue of science by making all manner of research available “while respecting diverse cultures, maintaining security and privacy, and fostering collaborations, reproducibility and equity.”
The Federal Government is also there for everyday projects, with sites dedicated to getting started with primary resources, math, art, and physical education.
Information: Indiana State Library.
