The United States Government provides
a wealth of information on its web sites on numerous topics. While much
of this information is for adults, government agencies have also created
sites containing information of interest to young people. The information
provided through these following links is just a sample of what kids K-12
can find on government sites.
Some are for entertainment, some are educational, but all are informative and interesting. Take a look - you never know, you might learn something. :)
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Once upon a time, children thought that in the year 2000 we would have flying cars and moving sidewalks. Technology is not yet that advanced, but through the web NASA offers ways to explore technology - and from the comfort of your own den.
Do you want to know how biology, geology, hydrology, and geography help us to learn more about the world around us? Visit the Learning Web from the United States Geological Survey.
Starchild is an interactive site aimed at children ages 10-13 and contains indepth information on the Solar System. The site has sing-a-long songs, games and wonderful pictures.
Children from K-12 can use this site to view maps that show the terrain, relief, and elevation of various places on the earth. They can also explore America's active volcanoes or make their own interactive maps!
This site from Berkely allows students to explore
the history of the earth through an interactive time
line. Also included is an introduction to geology.
The US Department of Energy has a cool
science link that provides all sorts of neat information about planet
Earth.
The National Zoo is a great place for nature lovers to learn all about the animals of the world.
If you have never visited the White House, this site is the next best thing. Take a virtual tour and see the President in his natural habitat.
The Library of Congress has a wonderful site that explains in detail how laws are made. Click here to learn more about this aspect of America's legal system. The process of making a law involves both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Check out their sites to see how.
Hey kids! Want to know what it is really like to be a spy? Do you want to be an American James Bond when you grow up? Explore the world of the secret agent at the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) web site.
Maybe you would like to stay closer to home and keep America safe from its homegrown enemies. Find out how at the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) site.
The saying goes that if you don't know your past, you are doomed to repeat it. The US Government has many projects on the web to ensure that Americans know their past. This site provides an outline of American government from the beginning.
One of the nice features of the World Wide Web is that it is now being used to display digitized documents that at one time could only be viewed at a particular location. The Library of Congress has many historical documents on its exhibits site. The Amerian Memory project is another place on the web where one can view digitized documents.
America's Library is a place where you can learn what Lincoln had on his mind the night he was assassinated. You can also learn about Buffalo Bill and the history of be-bop! A great site for historians of all ages.
Many of us have learned about some of the documents vital to the formation of this nation but few of us have read them. This site is a chronology of US Historical Documents in full text.
The bloodiest war America was involved in took place right on our soil. Learn more about The Civil War and its lasting effects on our country.
Although World War II was not fought on our land, it too had a devastating effect on our country. To learn about the war and how it impacted the Jews, view this site about the Holocaust Memorial.
Are you bored? Tired of the same routine? How about an adventure! The Peace Corps offers many opportunities to broaden your horizons - both virtually and in living color.
The United Nations is an international organization whose purpose is to improve the lives of the world's citizens. Explore this site to learn all about it.
Click here to see really nice images of the flags of the world . For indepth information on the nations and territories of the world, click here.
The US State Department also offers information on this planet's nations and places.
Go anywhere in the world with the help of this site. You will even have your very own cyberguide!
