Websites and Online Resources

Useful and fun places for you to visit on the Internet

 
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government Guide for Kids

 
FEDSTATS for Kids

 
America's Library: The Library of Congress for Kids and Their Families - America's Story

 
Official Kids' Portal for the US Government

 
Future State: U.S. Department of State for Youth

 
Four Documents: 100 Milestone Documents from the National Archives

 
Background Notes: U.S. Department of State - Diplomacy in Action
Country and regional reports from the U.S. Department of State.




U.S. History Programs

 
Smithsonian: Kids

 
NASA Kids' Club

 
American Memory - the Library of Congress
Audio and sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience. From the collections of the Library of Congress and other institutions.

 
Joan Bauer: Stories Connect Us

 
Chris Crutcher: Turning Real Life Into Fiction

 
Newbery Medal
The most prestigious award for children's literature in the United States

 
PBS Jazz Kids: Learn about the history of jazz around the world. Meet the Giants of Jazz, and compose your own jazz piece.

 
ETS: Education Testing Service
Links to official test sites for SAT, AP, CLEP, GRE, TOEFL and more.

 
Health Information for Girls

 
Kids' Fun Page
Tons of arcade-style games as well as educational games like "Grammar Gorillas" and "What's the Word?" There are also links to other fun sites for kids