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Government Sites
A Tour Through the Bureau of Engraving and
Printing - Join Agents Cash and Banks on a fun and exciting tour through the Bureau of
Engraving and Printing. Learn about the history of United States currency in History Hall and the
process of making new currency in the Production Room. This is something you have to download, so
make sure to ask your parents first.
BAM! Body and Mind Teacher's Corner - (Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention) - This site is a resource for you to incorporate CDC health, safety, and science topics
into your classroom. The site also offers your students interactive content to investigate topics for
school or for a personal interest.
California - Department of Transportation Kids Page - (California
Department of Transportation) -Caltrans has put together some fun games and great information. Play
games like Find the Potholes, Travel Bingo, Trivia Quiz and more.
Catch a Counterfeit - A fun exercise that will allow players to
familiarize themselves with the new security features. The game also highlights some of the common
faults found in counterfeit bills.
CryptoKids -
(National Security Agency/Central Security Service) - Peer into the secret world of cryptology: making
and breaking codes. Play lots of games and activities at this site too!
Educational Materials to Download and Order -
(Department of Treasury) - Educational materials about the redesigned U.S. currency are available for
training, education and consumer information purposes free of charge.
Energy Star
Kids - (Environmental Protection Agency) - Be an Energy Star! Find out how you and
your classmates can make big changes and help save the world.
Fun
Online Stuff - Smithsonian for Kids - Explore the playful side of the Smithsonian
Museums. There are highlights of different areas and fun online stuff for kids and kids at heart.
Garfield Star Sleeper For Teachers - You
can reach your students with important sleep messages at a time when many of the habits affecting
their life-long health and well-being are being shaped. Whether you are in search of a lesson to use
in conjunction with coursework in health, science, life skills, or physical education, you can find it
here.
Garrett A. Morgan Technology
and Transportation Futures Program - Instructional Aids - (Federal Highway
Administration) - Get helpful information about the history of the FHA, along with transportation-
related science projects and links to transportation safety sites.
Garrett A. Morgan Technology and
Transportation Futures Program (Grades 9-12) - (Federal Highway Administration) -
Learn about the FHWA, the available careers, and related science projects. And there's even safe
driving tips.
Learn NPS -
(National Park Service) - National parks are fun! Want to be a Junior Ranger? Find out how at this
cool site.
MapStats
for Kids - Check out this site and you can learn concepts about maps and statistics
through cool games.
Money Fun Facts & Trivia - Check out these fun facts
and trivia regarding our money.
National Get Outdoors Day - (Forest Service) - National Get Outdoors Day is a new
annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun.
National Parks - For Teachers - Here you'll find curriculum, fun and games, a
guide to park Junior Ranger programs and a host of other fun and educational media created by the
National Park Service and our partners.
NGA Kids' Site - Games - (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency) - Connect
the dots, make a map, word search, and more.
NIEHS Kids'
Page - (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) - Learn how the
environment affects your health. Get ideas for science projects, tackle some brainteasers, and
more.
Park Fun
Guide - Are you looking for fun on the web? Use the alphabetical list to find out what
our national parks have to offer!
Planet Protectors Club - Planet Protectors create less
waste in the first place! This site has games, activities and reading materials to help save our planet
from too much waste.
Playtime for Kids - This site provides links to all kinds of sites with information on
weather, science, and space.
Recreation.Gov - (Department of the Interior) - If you like biking,
camping and boating, then this is the website for you. Find out about fun, outdoor activities.
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge Kids'
Site - (Fish and Wildlife Service) - This refuge is one of over 540 refuges scattered
throughout the U.S. Established in 1930, this is a breeding ground for birds. Learn more about this
refuge and different varieties of animals.
Sewage
In Your Face - (City of San Diego) - Sewage in Your Face! is a laugh-out-loud
exploration of wastewater treatment. In this virtual science classroom, this site gives kids the
opportunity to be a plumber and take a treatment plant tour - all while learning about the importance
of a clean and healthy environment.
Sing-
Along - (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) - NIEHS has included this
sing-along section to teach environmental health science through song.
Sports and Recreation - Library of
Congress - Explore these collections of book, maps, music from America's past.
Vince &
Larry's Safety City - Here is some important information to keep in mind when you’re out-
and-about.
WebRangers - (National Park Service) - Thinking about being a
Park Ranger when you grow up? Visit this website to learn more about the Junior Ranger
Program.
Yellowstone National Park Just for Kids - (National Park Service) - Take a
field trip online and when you’re done check out the Yellowstone Animal Alphabet
book.
Youth Engaged in Service - Whether you are starting a new program or want
to add to what you already do, this toolkit can help you introduce youth from all walks of life to the
personal growth and empowerment that comes from serving others.
Other Resources
Clifford the Big Red Dog - Parents and Teachers -
Just like the television show, the Web site for Clifford The Big Red Dog and Clifford's Puppy Days
targets children between 3 and 7 years old. While the site is designed to encourage independent
play, it is best experienced in the company of a parent, caregiver, or older child.
Educational Materials to Download and Order -
(Department of Treasury) - Educational materials about the redesigned U.S. currency are available for
training, education and consumer information purposes free of charge.
Get Game
Smart - You'll find everything here to help your kids make smart choices about what they
play, watch and browse.
Playnormous - Teacher Guides - Incorporate Playnormous into your
current curriculum using our teacher guide. Allow kids to play our health games and watch our
animations between classroom assignments, during free time, or on computer day.
Read
Across America - (National Education Association) - Provides tools, resources and tips
for parents and educators that make reading a fun and enjoyable experience so kids will keep turning
pages.
Whale
Camp - The Whale Camp's mission is to provide fun and adventuresome learning
experiences in the Bay of Fundy that enhance your appreciation and knowledge of our natural world.
They use the tools of scientific inquiry to learn about the geology of the region, the marine life in the
bay, the land based life of Grand Manan and to explore the human issues involved in the sustainable
use of these resources.
Page Revised - 3/30/2009
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