Online research & information

We the People (National Endowment for the Humanities)  
http://www.wethepeople.gov
We The People's mission is to strengthen the teaching, study, and understanding of American history and culture by providing grants and other opportunities to scholars, teachers, filmmakers, museums, libraries, and other institutions.
Visits: 1670

From Here to Financial Security (Federal Citizen Information Center)  
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/money/here2-security/5_steps.htm
Your Map To Financial Freedom! From Here to Security is a consumer education project sponsored by Nations Bank and the Consumer Federation of America to help teach Americans better patterns of saving and investing for their futures.
Visits: 1377

Online Exhibit Hall (Nat'l Archives and Records Administration)  
http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/index.html
The Natl Archives is a public trust on which US democracy depends, allowing citizens, agencies, and officials to inspect for themselves the record and history of what government has done. Check out these exhibits, and see for yourself!
Visits: 1340

Science.gov (USA.gov for Science)  
http://www.science.gov
Science.gov is the gateway to reliable information about science from across the federal government. Created by a partnership of 10 major science agencies, it's a great academic resource for students in any scientific or technical field!
Visits: 1243

Online Exhibitions (Library of Congress)  
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits
Check out some great exhibits from the Library of Congress, right from your computer. Links to dozens of diverse and fascinating online exhibits on topics ranging from art and culture to history to recent events. A great resource!
Visits: 1217

US National Arboretum  
http://www.usna.usda.gov
The mission of the U.S. National Arboretum is to conduct research, provide education, and to conserve and display trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plants to enhance the environment.
Visits: 1214

Get Help in a Foreign Country (US Dept of State)  
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/emergencies/emergencies_1205.html
Stuff happens... so be ready for an emergency abroad, with information from the State Dept. Know where to call and what to do if you get sick, lose your passport, need emergency funds, or even get arrested when you're in a foreign country.
Visits: 1201

National Criminal Justice Reference Service (US Dept of Justice)  
http://www.ncjrs.gov
The most up-to-date research on criminal justice facts and trends in the United States. NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.
Visits: 1189

Federal Archeology Program (US Dept of Interior)  
http://www.cr.nps.gov/archeology
A wealth of resources about public archeology projects in the U.S. sponsored by federal, tribal and state or local governments. Find volunteer opportunities, career information, online exhibits, and much more!
Visits: 1149

The Educator's Reference Desk (Information Inst of Syracuse)  
http://www.eduref.org
The Educator's Reference Desk provides education info to teachers, students, parents, and anyone interested in education in the U.S. and the world. It has a Q&A service, resource collection, lesson plans, mailing lists and more.
Visits: 1109

National Endowment for the Arts  
http://www.arts.gov
The National Endowment for the Arts is a public agency dedicated to supporting excellence in the arts, both new and established; bringing the arts to all Americans; and providing leadership in arts education.
Visits: 1107

Kids.gov  
http://kids.gov
The official kids' portal for the U.S. government. Kids.gov links to more than 1,200 kid-friendly Web sites that covers information for kids in Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, and Educators.
Visits: 1076

KidsZone - Learning with NCES (US Dept of Education)  
http://nces.ed.gov/nceskids
This National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) website from the U.S. Department of Education gives you access to a wide variety of interesting statistical information about postsecondary education in the U.S.
Visits: 972

Veterans History Project (Library of Congress)  
http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/homefront-home.html
The Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress collects and preserves the experiences of America's war veterans and those who supported them. This online exhibition contains original materials and oral histories from the Project.
Visits: 959

FrogWeb - Amphibian Declines (Natl Biological Information Infrastructure)  
http://www.frogweb.gov
FrogWeb is a collaborative effort by many government agencies and other partners to inform, document, and share information about amphibian declines and deformities in the U.S. Volunteers are needed to help monitor amphibian populations.
Visits: 921

Collections and Services (US Library of Congress)  
http://www.loc.gov/library
The Library of Congress is the oldest federal cultural institution in the U.S. Over 120 million items are in its collection, more than two-thirds of which are multimedia - including the world's largest map, film, and television collections.
Visits: 888

The National Atlas (US Dept of the Interior)  
http://www.nationalatlas.gov
The National Atlas is designed to help citizens visualize and understand the complex relationships between environments, places, and people and increase their knowledge and understanding of this country.
Visits: 868

America's National Map (US Geological Survey)   EXIT disclaimer
http://nationalmap.gov
The National Map is an online, interactive map service-the Nation's topographic map for the 21st Century. View The National Map by using your Web browser; no special software or downloads are required.
Visits: 804

History of US Population (US Bureau of the Census)  
http://www.census.gov/population/www/censusdata/hiscendata.html
Look through information and data on each U.S. census conducted from 1790 to 1890, plus 1980, 1990, and 2000. Population, housing, and other information from the 1800s - a fascinating look at early American history.
Visits: 776

Federal Reserve Education (Federal Reserve)  
http://www.federalreserveeducation.org
There is a lot to learn about money! Get the inside story from the Federal Reserve. This educational site links to instructional materials and tools that can help you understand economics, money, and the Federal Reserve System.
Visits: 741