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Kids' Resources
WEB SITES FOR KIDS
PBS
for Kids
Welcome to PBS Kids Online. With thousands of pages to explore,
you'll have loads of learning fun. Show what you know in Fun
& Games, write stories and communicate with kids like
you in Babble On, visit TV Sites to find out the scoop on
your favorite PBS Kids TV shows - like the Teletubbies, Arthur,
Sesame Street, Mr. Rogers or ZOOM - or click on Pre-school
to find fun activities for the youngest PBS kids. Animals,
reading, music, science, writing and kids just like you -
there's something to learn with each PBS Kids site visit.
Ask
Jeeves for Kids
Why is the sky blue? Why does the wind blow? How do I say
"hello" in Chinese? Curious kids will want to Ask
Jeeves.
Bonus.com
This is a safe site with hundreds of games, puzzles, and other
fun stuff for kids. Check it out!
FEDERAL WEB SITES FOR KIDS
1 Stop
for Great Kids Sites
This site shows kids great web-stuff from all around the government.
You can visit the CIA, The National Zoo, and all 50 states.
You can go to the White House, the Congress, or travel the
globe. If you just want to browse, this is a great place to
start!
Archives,
Records, and Historical Documents
This is a great site for history fans, for those who love
to do primary source research (or find out more about it!),
and for students who want to build a school archive. Learn
about the Presidential Libraries, the Constitution, and much
more from the National Archives and Records Administration.
Emergencies
and Disasters
Would you be ready if there were an emergency? Learn all about
tornadoes, hurricanes, and even tsunamis. Get the latest updates
on disasters around the country from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
Energy
Make a pizza box solar oven, tour the atom, and learn how
to save fuel on this site from the U.S. Department of Energy.
The
Environment
Learn more about the importance of conservation, recycling,
and environmental clean-up. This site from the Environmental
Protection Agency helps you understand how to make a difference
in your neighborhood and for the entire planet.
Environmental
Health Science
Learn more about human health and the world around us -- how
scientists discover links between our well-being and the air
we breathe, the water we drink, and the buildings we live
in. Check out this site from the National Institutes of Health.
Transportation:
Education and Careers and Roads and Highways
If you love to drive in cars and fly in planes, or if you
are just curious about how we move things from place to place,
then check out these sites from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
You'll learn more about America's roads, and find out about
making a career out of being on-the-go.
Explorers'
Club
Explore your environment and neat ways to protect it. Games,
pictures, stories and more!
The
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation tells you all about special
agents and crime prevention. Make sure to check out the section
for elementary-school students.
Federal Resources
For Educational Excellence (FREE)
Find hundreds of education resources supported by agencies
across the U.S. Federal government.
Food
Safety
Learn about food safety and the importance of the food chain.
Forestry
and Agriculture
Meet Smokey the Bear, figure out what is growing in your own
backyard, and learn about camping and nature walks by checking
out this site from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Geology
and the Earth
Visit this site from the U.S. Geological Survey and explore
things on, in, around, and about the earth. Learn more about
plants, animals, land, water, and maps. Learn how biology,
geology, hydrology, and geography can help us understand our
changing world.
Girl
Power!
Girl Power is especially for pre-teen and teenaged girls.
Learn about being body-wise and speaking out. Meet great women
and girls who have done amazing things -- including win the
Women's Soccer World Cup. Have fun with this site, sponsored
by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
healthfinder
Important health information for children.
Justice
for Kids and Youth
Learn how to fight crime and to stand up for civil rights
when you visit this U.S. Department of Justice site. Make
sure to see the special section for elementary school students,
where you will learn more about kids and the Internet, and
how hateful acts can hurt others.
Kids
Next Door
Learn more about being a good citizen. Visit awesome places,
meet cool people, and see neat things!
Kids
Next Door: Neighborhoods and Communities
Visit new places, meet great people, and learn to be a good
citizen on this site from the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development.
NASA
Build and fly your own plane, learn how satellites explore
earth, and visit Jupiter with the spacecraft Galileo. This
site makes all of NASA your playground!
National
Science Foundation
If you are always wondering how and why, you probably love
science. The National Science Foundation is here to help you
ask and answer questions about everything from telling the
age of trees to the speed of a butterfly's flight. The Magic
Schoolbus and Bill Nye, the Science Guy are just some of the
fun things sponsored by the NSF!
Peace
Corps
The Peace Corps Kids World is a fun place where you can learn
about folktales and food from around the globe. You can also
learn about how Peace Corps volunteers make a difference in
people's lives.
Postal
Service
If you love getting letters, you think stamps are fun, or
you just need to look up the zip code for a friend who lives
out of town, visit the U.S. Postal Service's site for kids
and teens.
Satellites
and Reconnaissance
Satellites orbit the earth, taking pictures so that we can
learn more about the world we live in. To find out more, visit
this site sponsored by the National Reconnaissance Office.
Science
Pages
Interested in science? Don't miss this page!
Smoke-Free
Kids &
Don't Smoke
Learn about the dangers of smoking, and send away for posters
that let people know how important it is to be smoke-free.
These sites are sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health
and Human Services.
Social
Security
If you want to know more about what people mean when they
talk about things like "social security," "insurance"
and "retirement," check out this site from the Social
Security Administration.
State
Department
How does the United States relate to other countries? What
is a diplomat, and where do diplomats work? Find out the answers
to these questions, and many more, by going to the U.S. Department
of State's site for students.
Treasury
Do you like money? Have you ever wondered about savings bonds
or taxes? Do you want to learn to start your own business?
The U.S. Department of Treasury is here to help, so check
out their site for kids.
White
House for Kids
Join the First Pets, Socks and Buddy, for a tour of the White
House. You'll learn about White House history, and be able
to send a letter to the President. You'll also find copies
of the newsletter for kids, Inside the White House.
GOVERNMENT - HOW IT WORKS
Ben's Guide
to U.S. Government for Kids
Ben Franklin serves as your guide to the Federal government--how
to make laws, the branches of government, famous buildings,
links to Federal Agencies and more!
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FEDERAL WEB SITES FOR TEENS
America's
Job Bank
Are you looking for your DREAM JOB? Visit this site.
Archives,
Records, and Historical Documents
This is a great site for history buffs, for those who love
to do primary source research (or find out more about it!),
and for students who want to build a school archive. Learn
about the Presidential Libraries, the Constitution, and much
more from the National Archives and Records Administration.
The Census
Every ten years the federal government counts the people of
America. Check out this Census site for more about our changing
demographics, and for statistics about housing, income, and
poverty. You can even get specific information about your
state and county. And if you are interested in local work,
be sure to see the section on Census jobs.
Computers
for Learning
If your school needs computers or other technology equipment,
the federal government might be able to help. Check this General
Services Administration site to find out more about computer
donations.
Consumer
Information
You're a consumer, and you have a right to know what you're
buying. The Consumer Information Center publishes information
from across the Federal government on everything from cars
to money to small businesses. Find out more on this site.
Defense
and National Security
Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines: all of these branches of the
military are parts of the U.S. Department of Defense. If you
want to know more about the U.S. military, or about what the
military is doing around the world right now, check out this
site. And if you are curious about the Pentagon -- the world's
largest office building -- make sure to take the Virtual Pentagon
Tour.
Don't
Smoke
It's simple: don't smoke. Here's why, from the Center for
Disease Control.
Drug
Control and Substance Abuse
Get the straight dope on drugs and other lifestyle issues.
No scare tactics -- just the facts, from the Office of National
Drug Control Policy.
Emergencies
and Disasters
Are you prepared in case of emergency? Learn all about tornadoes,
hurricanes, and even tsunamis; and get the latest updates
on disasters around the country from the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
Energy
It's all about energy. From the sun to your local gas station,
from windmills to global climate change, energy is what makes
it all go. Check out this site from the U.S. Department of
Energy to see how it all fits together. Also, if you are a
high school student, make sure to visit the Department's
High School Internship Program to learn how you can work
with researchers who are doing cutting-edge science and technology.
The
Environment
Learn more about the importance of conservation, recycling,
and environmental clean-up. This site from the Environmental
Protection Agency helps you understand how to make a difference
in your neighborhood and for the entire planet.
Environmental
Health Science
If you want to learn more about human health and the world
around us -- how scientists discover links between our well-being
and the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the buildings
we live in -- then check out this site. Great for students
interested in careers in medicine or environmental research!
The
FBI
The Federal Bureau of Investigation tells you all about special
agents and crime prevention. Make sure to check out the section
for middle- and high-school students.
Federal Resources
For Educational Excellence (FREE)
Find hundreds of education resources supported by agencies
across the U.S. Federal government.
Food,
Nutrition, and Health
Eating disorders, food labeling, preventing STDs, and the
dangers of sun damage are all subjects of these articles on
food and nutrition written especially for teenagers by the
Food and Drug Administration.
FoodSafety.gov
Learn about food safety and the importance of the food chain.
Geology
and the Earth
Visit this site from the U.S. Geological Survey often and
explore things on, in, around, and about the earth. Learn
more about plants, animals, land, water, and maps. Learn how
biology, geology, hydrology, and geography can help us understand
our changing world.
Girl
Power!
Girl Power is especially for pre-teen and teenaged girls.
Learn about being body-wise and speaking out. Meet great women
and girls who have done amazing things -- including win the
Women's Soccer World Cup. Have fun with this site, sponsored
by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
healthfinder
Important health information for teens.
Jobs
with the Government
The U.S. government is one of the largest employers in the
world. Go to this Office of Personnel Management site to find
out more about how you can get in on the action; make sure
to see the special sections on summer, entry-level, and worker-trainee
jobs. Also be sure to go to the special sites for the Student
Educational Employment Program and the Student Volunteer Service.
Justice
for Kids and Youth
Civil rights, getting involved in crime prevention, DNA testing,
polygraphs, and fingerprint identification are just some of
the things you'll find on this U.S. Department of Justice
site. Make sure to check out the special section for middle-
and high-school students.
Money
for College
Everything you ever wanted to know about finding financial
aid -- you can even apply on-line for grants or loans on this
U.S. Department of Education site.
Museums of the
Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian is sometimes called "America's attic."
It is a set of 16 museums and galleries, plus the National
Zoo. Altogether it owns over 140 million items that are important
to America's history, from the Apollo spacecraft that landed
on the moon to the Woolworth's lunch counter where the first
civil rights movement sit-in took place. Click here to see
it all. Also make sure to check out American
Strategy to see collections from all over the Federal
government and to learn more about our rich, exciting cultural
heritage.
NASA
If you are a student now, you will be spending most of your
life in the 21st century. Learn all about space flight and
exploration, the importance of basic science, and how to prepare
for a career in aeronautics and engineering -- all from NASA.
National and
Community Service
Through AmeriCorps and other service programs, you can learn
leadership skills while helping those in your community. Check
out this Corporation for National Service site to find out
how to become part of the America's amazing volunteer force.
National
Science Foundation
The National Science Foundation wants to make sure that all
students learn more about science, mathematics, and engineering.
Go to their site to learn more about how you can get the very
best research experiences.
Nuclear
Energy and Regulation
Nuclear energy: find out all about it -- from reactors and
radiation to waste and planning in case of emergency -- on
this students' site from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Oceans and the
Atmosphere & Weather
Are you interested in mapping the ocean floor, charting the
seas and the skies, or learning more about dangerous weather?
Check out these sites from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration, and the National Weather Service, for the
latest information!
Peace
Corps
Become a Peace Corps volunteer, travel the world, and make
a difference. The greater the challenge, the greater the reward
-- so check it out.
Postal
Service
If you love getting letters, you think stamps are fun, or
you just need to look up the zip code for a friend who lives
out of town, visit the U.S. Postal Service's site for kids
and teens.
Satellites
and Reconnaissance
If satellite intelligence and global reconnaissance fire up
your imagination, check out this site from the National Reconnaissance
Office.
Science
and Agriculture
If you are looking for science project ideas, want to know
more about nutrition and healthy meals, or are interested
in farming, check out this site from the U.S. Department of
Agriculture.
Science
Pages
Interested in science? Don't miss this page!
Social
Security
These days, you hear a lot of talk about Social Security.
If you want to know more about what it is, who pays into it,
how it works, and where you can get a card, check out this
Social Security Administration site.
State
Department
The glamour of international travel and diplomacy can be yours.
Check out this site from the U.S. Department of State to learn
more about Madeleine Albright, diplomatic history, and careers
in the foreign service.
Think
College
If you want to go to college, but aren't sure how to get there,
come visit this site. Find out how to apply for financial
aid, check out the classes you may need to take, tour your
colleges choices, and see what things you can do now to help
yourself later. Even Middle School isn't too early to start
thinking college!
Transportation:
Education and Careers & Roads
and Highways
If getting there is your idea of a good time, or if you just
love the open road, then check out these sites on from the
U.S. Department of Transportation. You'll get a history of
America's amazing transportation infrastucture, and learn
more about careers for those on the go.
Treasury
Everything you ever wanted to know about money -- from taxes
to starting a business, from bills and coins to a history
of the U.S. banking system -- is right here on this U.S. Department
of Treasury site.
US Department
of Housing and Urban Development
HUD funds all kinds of projects in your community. You may
be surprised! Be an informed citizen - check out this site!
U.S. House
of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives is one of the two houses
of Congress that make up the legislative branch of our government.
Find out how to write to your congressman or congresswoman
(who represent local districts), learn more about pending
legislation, and get information about visiting the House
in Washington, DC.
U.S. Senate
The U.S. Senate is one of the two houses of Congress that
make up the legislative branch of our government. Find out
how to write to your senators (every state has two), learn
more about senatorial committees, and get information about
visiting the Senate in Washington, DC.
U.S. Small Business
Administration (SBA)
Want to start your own business? Look here for resources.
White
House
The White House site will help you stay up-to-date on the
Executive Branch of Government. Headline news, an extensive
library of White House documents, and a history of the White
House are all yours at the click of a button.
Working
Teens
If you work, you need to know about minimum wage, workers'
safety for teens, and child labor, so check out this site
from the U.S. Department of Labor.
YouthInfo
You're a teen in the US and you want to know where you stand?
Doing a report about teen issues? Here's a site FOR and ABOUT
teens that covers the latest in statistics, reports, programs,
grants and upcoming events concerning American adolescents.
YouthInfo is sponsored by the US Department of Health and
Human Services.
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