Ernestine Giesecke

Introduces the purpose and function of state government, the function of the three branches, how states raise money, how state government operates, and how a bill becomes a state law.

Describes how various plants adapt to life at the seashore, including the sea oat, eelgrass, and rockweed.

Describes how various plants adapt to life alongside a river, including the fern, yellow flag iris, and glasswort.

Describes how various plants adapt to living in a forest, including the skunk cabbage, maple tree, and dogwood.

Describes the characteristics of small businesses, why many people find them attractive, and how to start and manage a small business.

Take a guided tour through our national government. You'll learn about the powers of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the United States government, find out how the U.S. Constitution was designed to protect the rights of the people, and learn about the powers the president has.