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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.
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.
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
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.
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