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Government Sites
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site - (National Park Service) - The
site focuses on Lincoln’s life in Kentucky. The Birthplace Unit demonstrates Lincoln's humble beginnings with a
symbolic birth cabin enshrined within a neo-classical Memorial Building.
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.
Bicycling - Bam.gov - (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) - Be street smart.
Ride on the right side of the road, moving with traffic, and obey all traffic signs and signals. Discuss the best
riding routes with your parents - they'll help you determine safe places to ride near your home.
Get Involved - National Marine Sanctuaries - (National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration) - Volunteer at your local national marine sanctuary and discover the wonders of
a kelp forest, coral reef or ships from a bygone era. Each sanctuary has many unique volunteer opportunities
that allow you to get up close and personal with the wonders of America's ocean and Great Lakes
treasures.
Glimpses of Our National Monuments - (National
Park Service) - A list of the various national parks and national monuments, with their location, area, and most
important characteristics.
Growing Orchids at Home - (Smithsonian) - Orchids have a
reputation for being difficult to grow, but this is not always the case. Many orchids will thrive in a home
greenhouse or on a windowsill.
ITS for
Kids - (Federal Highway Administration) - Intelligent Transportation Systems enable better traffic
management. ITS Technologies provide information on traffic flow, weather, and travel conditions to traffic
managers and travelers.
Join America at Play - (Library of Congress) - Discover America's favorite pastimes,
sports and hobbies!
Junior Park
Ranger - Are you interested in exploring? Do you like art, science, history or nature? A Junior
Ranger Could be YOU! Check out these parks and their Junior Park Ranger activities.
Let’s Go
Outside! - (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) - Spending family time outside is easy and fun.
Whether it is your own backyard, a local community park or a national wildlife refuge, there are lots of outdoor
places you can visit. It's time to reconnect with our environment.
National Get Outdoors Day - (Forest Service) - National Get Outdoors Day is a new annual
event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun.
National Monuments - Bureau of Land
Management - (Department of the Interior) - The National Landscape Conservation System
includes 16 national monuments in eight western states. These national monuments encompass landscapes of
tremendous beauty and diversity, ranging from rugged California coastline to vividly-hued desert canyons.
Park Net - (National Park
Service) - Take a tour through the National Park System, explore historical places and learn about natural
resources in our parks.
Professional
Athlete - Very athletic people might want to consider getting a job as a "pro" athlete. But they
should know that very few athletes ever make it that far. It's a good idea, then, to have another job in mind as
well.
Recreation and Fitness Worker - Recreation workers plan and teach activities that
people enjoy in their free time. This may include camping, sports, arts and crafts, dance, or drama. Recreation
workers organize these activities for people of all ages.
Rocky Mountain National Park - Park Fun - Find some fun facts about this amazing
National park.
Smithsonian's Kids Collecting - Explore the riches of the
Smithsonian’s collections, learn how to start your own collection, and see what kinds of things other kids
collect.
Sports and Recreation - Library of
Congress - Explore these collections of book, maps, music from America's past.
Texas - Junior Naturalists - (Texas Parks and Wildlife) - Offers information
and activities about nature.
Walk on the Wild Side: Explore Your Public Lands - (Bureau of Land
Management) - A booklet of amazing facts and activities about America's Public Lands. Each page describes
something about the land, or what you can do to protect it.
Yellowstone National Park Kidsite - (National Park Service) - Test your
knowledge of the park, go on a scavenger hunt and find fun word games and puzzles here.
Your Guide to Fishing on National Wildlife Refuges - (U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service) - Catching fish can be lots of fun! Check out this website to learn about different kinds of
fish and where you can catch them.
Other Resources
Backyard Campout - You don't need to travel far to enjoy a fun
campout, just grab your family and a flashlight and head outside.
Girls Only - Girl
Scout Central - This girls only website is a lot of fun! Create your own e-card, play a game, and
much more!
Kid
Outdoors - There are so many activities you can do outdoors, from camping to cycling to hiking.
Find out more on this site.
Kid Territory - San Diego Zoo - Learn about the animals at the San Diego Zoo; you can
also learn some fun recipes, crafts and science experiments.
KidSpace - Internet Public Library - A place where you can find all sorts of information
on the history, government, presidents, people, and states of the United States.
Page Revised - 7/29/2009
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