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American Treasures of the Library of Congress - A guide to some of the "treasures" in the Library of Congress. Check out Thomas Jefferson's
handwritten draft of the Declaration of Independence. |
Ben's Guide to US Government for Kids - This site
provides learning tools for K-12 students, parents, and teachers. These resources will teach how our government works,
and much more. |
CIA's Homepage for Kids - Take a look at the history
of information gathering and the intelligence field. Try your skills at breaking a secret code, test your geography skills,
or take a virtual tour of the CIA. |
Cool Stuff for Young People - This VA site is full of
information about those who have fought for our country, the origins of Veterans’ Day, the country’s most familiar
symbols, customs and observances, and more. |
Enactment of a Law - Library of
Congress site about the steps to enact a law in the U.S. Government. |
Fact Finder Kids' Corner - Learn about the U.S.
Census, get facts about your state, and have fun with quiz questions. |
FCC
Kids Zone - Learn about the Federal Communication Commission and what
they regulate, while having fun with the many quizzes and games. There's also an "In The News" feature written just for
you. |
First Ladies of the United States -
They came from different social and economic backgrounds, from many different geographical regions, and with diverse
education preparation. Each First Lady served our country well and each left her own mark. Visit this site to learn more
about them. |
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. |
Kids Information on Deployment Stuff
(K.I.D.S) - You can find all kinds of information to use when you or your
parents move around the world. Click on your grade level and come on in! |
Kids Page - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
is a law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice. Its unique responsibilities include protecting the
public and reducing violent crime. ATF enforces the Federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco
diversion, firearms, explosives, and arson. |
Law-4-Kids - Here is an introduction to questions
you may have about our legal system. |
Our
World - The Library of Congress web site shares its collections, stories,
online collections and more for students and teachers. |
Presidents of the United States - The
biographies of the presidents’ give us a clear look into the highs and lows of American history. Learn more about the
presidents and the change we faced in the past and challenges yet to come. |
Smithsonian for Kids - The Smithsonian Institution is
a center for research dedicated to public education, national service, and scholarship in the arts, sciences, and
history. |
Social Security Kids Stuff - Social Security is you
piggy bank for the future. You save by making payments of part of your pay to Social Security as you work. Later when
you can’t work Social Security will pay you back every month with a Social Security check. |
U.S. Department of State for Youth - Although
headquartered in Washington, DC, the Department of State's embassies span the world in more than 190 countries.
The diplomats who work in these embassies come from all over the United States and represent a variety of
backgrounds. Can you see yourself as a diplomat someday? |
U.S. House of Representatives - Great site for
Government homework projects. Contains lots of documents related to the legislative process. |
Understanding Taxes for Students - The IRS has developed an interactive, instructional tax program called Understanding Taxes to provide
the general public with a technology-based instructional tool. Divided into two areas of content, Understanding Taxes
offers both print and online materials to help you learn more about the history, theory, and application of taxes in the
United States. |
US Patent and Trademark Office Kids Page - What
are patents, trademarks and copyrights you ask? Here you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions
about "intellectual property". |
USDA for Kids - Learn about resource conservation,
gardening and science to farming and food safety. |
VA Kids, 6 - 12th Grades - This web site will give
you background information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, including services and benefits
provided. |
VA Kids, K - 5th Grades - Learn about the
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and how it provides many services and benefits for veterans. |
White House for Kids - A doorway into the history of
the White House, past presidents, their families, pets, and more. |
Organization Sites (these sites are not maintained by kids.gov
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Take Your Kids To Vote - This site has great
activities for future voters of all ages. Here are some ideas of things to do that are FUN!... and also help to make voting
a family tradition. |