Resources for Students

The American Reference Center (ARC) can help with some research and information gathering of U.S.-based information for students.  Here we’ve put together a series of helpful links to get you started when studying a number of topics on U.S. history and government.  Click on the general topic you are interested in below for more information, or contact us if you have a more specific question about our resources and services.

• U.S. History
• Civil Rights
• U.S. Government
• U.S. Society
• General U.S. Facts & Figures
• Meet US Program
• A Friend in Need – U.S. Marines in NZ, WWII

U.S. History

• American Presidents
• America’s Story – from the Library of Congress. Prints & Photographs Reading Room
• American Experience - films online from the Public Broadcasting System (PBS)
• Smithsonian -  students page

Civil Rights

• Library of Congress Civil Rights Resource Guide
• Martin Luther King Jr. biography

U.S. Government

• U.S. Government websites for students
• Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government
• InfoUSA  - How the U.S. Government works
• Future State – Department of State students page
• NASA
• White House 101
• USA.gov – U.S. Government web portal
• National Park Service – information n all U.S. National Parks and National Monuments

U.S. Society

• U.S. Life
• U.S. Education
• American Life
• Pop Culture Universe – Specific content on this page is by subscription, contact us for copies.  Also see useful links on research strategies.
• Info-pedia USA

U.S. General Knowledge, Facts & Figures

• The National Flag and Anthem of the United States
• The Great Seal of the United States
• Presidential Biographies
• U.S. Census Bureau – state fact finder
   

A Friend in Need

The U.S. Embassy, in cooperation with the NZ Historic Places Trust and Old St. Paul’s church has created an exhibit and teacher’s guide that tell the story of the U.S. Marines stationed in the Wellington region during WWII.  A Friend in Need was on exhibit at Old St Pauls until 19 June, 2009, and will reopen at the National Army Museum in Waiouru in late 2009.

Please see also our list of FAQ.    

Contact the ARC with any further questions or if you need assistance gathering resources for learning about the U.S.  Check back to this page periodically for updates, new resources, and ideas from the ARC and the U.S. Embassy.