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Government Sites
African
American History and Culture - Encyclopedia Smithsonian - Find great information here
about African American artists, inventors, musicians and important people in U.S. history.
America on the Move - America on the move explores the role of transportation
in American history. Learn how railroads and other transportation helped bring communities
together.
America’s Story from America’s Library - (Library of Congress) - Learn about
amazing Americans like Buffalo Bill and Harriet Tubman, find out about interesting inventions, and
get fascinating facts and read stories about all the states and Washington D.C.
Apollo 11: Walking On the
Moon - What did it take to put a man on the Moon? What were the dangers? Who were
the Apollo 11 astronauts? How did they live in space? Visit Walking on the Moon to experience the
incredible Apollo 11 mission!
Civil War - America’s Story - (Library of Congress) - After Abraham
Lincoln was elected president in 1860, 11 Southern states seceded (or withdrew) from the Union and
set up an independent government--the Confederate States of America. These events led to the
outbreak of the Civil War.
Digging for Answers - (Smithsonian
Education) - Tests your research skills as well as your expertise. With each question, you have the
choice of answering on your own or trying to beat the clock as you search for the answer on a
Smithsonian website. (Flash required)
Dinosaur National Monument - Dinosaur National Monument protects a
large deposit of fossil bones of creatures that lived nearly 150 million years ago. The fossils help us
learn more about these fascinating animals.
Edison National Historic Site - Edison's improvements to the telegraph and the
telephone placed him on the cutting edge of communication technology at the turn of the Twentieth
Century. If Edison were living today, he would be interested in both the Internet and the World Wide
Web, a technology that can now make the legacy of the world's most famous inventor available to
you.
Flags of the World - The World
Factbook - (Central Intelligence Agency) - This page shows each countries flags; you can
also click on the country name for more facts.
Garrett A. Morgan Technology and
Transportation Futures Program (Grades K-5) - (Federal Highway Administration) - Find
out about the inventor Garrett A. Morgan and what the Federal Highway Administration does for
you.
Geospatial Intelligence - For Kids - Collecting information above or below the
earth's surface can answer questions about a particular place. That information can be used for all
kinds of stuff. See how it is done.
Historical Documents - Includes information on the Declaration of
Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and more.
How Maps are Made - A lot goes into making a map. Learn how the maps are
made.
Image Ace - Satellite Map Game - By looking at satellite photos,
help Orbit find Terry Firma.
Indian
Health Services - Kids Page - Learn more about Native Americans culture. Read their
tales and folklore.
Kids
and Families Page - (Library of Congress) - This website shares its collections, stories,
online collections and more for students and teachers.
Kids in the
House - Explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House of
Representatives. Learn about the
legislative process and its effect on you.
Language Lessons - Coverdell World Wise
Schools - (Peace Corps) - Listen to language lessons from around the world.
Learning about Asia-Pacific - Test your knowledge of the Asia-Pacific
region.
Library of Congress Webcasts for Kids &
Families - Get links to more than 500 webcasts on everything from writing music,
forecasting the weather, publishing the Declaration of Independence, and much more.
Local
Legacies - Local Events across the United States
MapStats
for Kids - Check out this site and you can learn concepts about maps and statistics
through cool games.
Mine Safety and Health Administration - Look here for information
about the dangers of playing near or in mines.
My Wonderful World - Explore the rich online resources created by Smithsonian
experts for learning more about our world!
National Museum of American History - Discover history through
objects, photographs, and terrific books! Explore the playful side of invention with activities designed
to use your imagination.
Nez Perce National Historic Trail - Educators
Guide - (Forest Service) - Get helpful resources including a Educators Guide to help you
teach the Nez Perce Trail history.
Nez Perce National Historic Trail - Just for Kids - Learn about the Nez Perce
(Nee-Me-Poo) National Historic Trail with word games and puzzles, a math game, coloring book, and
other fun activities just for you.
NGA Kids' Site - Games - (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency) - Connect
the dots, make a map, word search, and more.
Our
Nation - (Government Printing Office) - Find our Quick Facts about the United States
and our Nation's Capitol.
Our Story In History - Our Story In History is designed to help you enjoy
exploring history through museum programs featuring objects from collections, quality children's
literature, and hands-on activities.
Peace
Corps Challenge - This game gives you the opportunity to work in the fictional village of
Wanzuzu as a Peace Corps Volunteer.
Portals to the World - Portals to the World contains selective links providing
authoritative, in-depth information about the nations and other areas of the world.
Portrait for Kids - Follow the clues and help solve a make-believe mystery! Using
your noggin and a special spyglass tool, you’ll uncover hidden layers of the painting and learn
fascinating facts about the portrait along the way, from the National Gallery of Art. Let the sleuthing
begin!
Publishing the Declaration - (Library of Congress) -
This webcast features the American Declaration of Independence, focusing on its distribution through
early American newspapers.
Slide Shows - Coverdell World Wise
Schools - (Peace Corps) - Listen to Peace Corps Volunteers talk about their experience
and express their opinions through their own photographs and in their own voices.
Smithsonian Latino Center's Kids Corner - This site highlights Latino
exhibitions and collections from across the Smithsonian; there are three major galleries: 1) a Kids
Gallery with an activity that shows the importance of portraiture in cultural and artistic expression; 2)
the Son Clave Lounge featuring Latino music from the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural
Heritage video collection; 3) Meso Time, a unique space allowing the user to take a virtual visit
through Mexico’s pre-Columbian past.
Today In History - (Library of Congress) - This site contains informative
information about what happened on, say, October 21. Each "Today" contains links to various
archival documents that have been offered up online as part of the American Memory project.
U.S. Electoral College - (Office of the Federal Register) - The
Electoral College is not a place; it is a process that began as part of the original design of the U.S.
Constitution. The people of the U.S. vote for the electors who then vote for the President. Read more
about how the terms "Elector" and "Electoral College" came into use.
USA
Freedom Corps Kids - (White House) - Like working with animals at an animal shelter,
helping your neighbors or keeping our environment clean? Learn about different volunteer
opportunities at this site.
Videos - Coverdell World Wise Schools - (Peace Corps) -
Vivid videos of daily life in Peace Corps countries from Kyrgyzstan and Sri Lanka to the Dominican
Republic and Paraguay. Gender and Development videos are also available.
Volunteer Voices Podcasts - (Peace Corps) - Tune in
to stories from around the world, written and read by Peace Corps Volunteers.
Other Resources
Africa - We sent kids
from four schools in Africa cameras so they could show us their world. Each school took photos to
make a MY WORLD album and tell us about where they live. Check out their albums.
African American
World - Match African American heroes with the events that made them famous.
African American World - PBS - Play games, send e-cards and find out what kids
like you have said about their favorite African American heroes.
BrainPOP - Social Studies - BrainPOP's has animated movies created to
explain the world around us in an engaging way. There are some FREE movies, but most you have
to subscribe to. Kids, make sure to talk this over with your parents.
Case of the Disappearing Dinosaur - From examing fossils, we
know that species such as dinosaurs have become extinct throughout Earth's history. Evidence shows
that there have been at least four mass extinctions during the 3.5 billion years that life has existed on
Earth. Learn more about extinctions and what may have happened to the dinosaurs
Citizenship Quiz - History.com - Test your knowledge on Amercian
Government, American History and Civics.
Colonial Williamsburg Kids Zone - The Kids Zone offers games, activities, and
resources about life in colonial America.
Education Place for Students - Free games, activities, and resources for
students studying math, reading, social studies, and science.
Inside
History for Kids - All kinds of interesting tidbits.
Maps Tools for Adventure - Maps are a part of every
great adventure. They help you find your way, share information, look at patterns, and solve
problems
My Wonderful World - for Kids and Teens - You
might not know it, but you're already a global citizen -- geography is a part of your everyday life.
National Geographic Kids Stories - Wanna hear about current events?
National Geographic gives you the top news stories on animals and nature, people and places, and
even wacky news.
Nick News with Linda Ellerbee - Read daily stories
and find out about current events that will shape YOUR world.
O
Ambassadors - An exciting new joint project of Oprah’s Angel Network and Free The
Children that will inspire young people to become active, compassionate and knowledgeable global
citizens. The program connects young people in North America with people around the world to
create lasting change. Participants address problems such as hunger, poverty and limited access to
education.
People and Places - Sesame Street Playlists - Watch videos
and learn about different people and places.
Sea Monsters Adventure Game - Can you survive the seven
deadliest seas of all time in this game? Take the plunge! You will need the Flash 6 or above plug-in
to play this game.
Skeleton Jigsaws from the BBC - Imagine how
hard it is to reconstruct animals from fossil bones where many of the pieces are broken up or lost. Try
your luck with the jigsaws.
Truman 4 Kids - There are many fun things here to help you learn about our 33rd
President, Harry S. Truman.
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