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Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
bensguide.gpo.gov
A comprehensive site of government information for kids, teachers, and parents.
Content is presented at various grade levels.
First Gov for Kids
kids.gov
A U.S. government interagency Kids' Portal maintained by
the Federal Citizen Information Center to provide
links to
Federal kids' sites along with some of the best kids' sites
from other organizations arranged by
subject.
The White House
The White House
whitehouse.gov
Provides information on the White House, its offices, and its history. Also
includes links to the President and information on government.
The President of the United States
whitehouse.gov
Read a short biography of President George W. Bush, the 43rd President of the United
States.
The Vice President of the United States
whitehouse.gov
Read a short biography of Vice President Richard B. Cheney.
First Lady Laura Bush
whitehouse.gov
Read a short biography of First Lady Laura Bush.
The President's Cabinet
whitehouse.gov
Provides a list of Cabinet Secretaries.
Portraits of the Presidents and First Ladies
lcweb2.loc.gov
View portraits of the U.S. Presidents and First Ladies.
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Our Government and How It Works
America's Historical Documents
archives.gov
Site provides access to historical government documents and includes: The
Constitution of the United, States, Bill of Rights, and The Declaration of Independence.
Enactment of a Law (How a Bill Becomes a Law)
thomas.loc.gov
Discusses how a bill becomes a law.
How Our Laws Are Made
thomas.loc.gov
Explains how a law is made. Links include foreword, introduction, the Congress,
bills originating in the Senate, bills originating in the House of Representatives, and
more.
U.S. Government Manual
origin.www.gpoaccess.gov
Provides information on the agencies and department of the legislative,
judicial, and executive branches of the United States.
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Our U.S. Congressmen
Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-Present
bioguide.congress.gov
Site allows one to find biographical information on all members of the U.S. Congress.
Find Your U.S. Representative Through the Office of the Clerk
clerk.house.gov
Provides current and previous congressional information. Lists members with state and district information and committee assignments.
Find Your U.S. Senator
senate.gov
Provides current congressional information. Lists senators, committee assignments, and legislative activities.
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Countries Around the World
Background Notes
state.gov
Provides information on countries around the world. Includes information on
geography, climate, religion, population, and more for each country.
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments
(World Leaders)
cia.gov
Provides listings of current world leaders of countries around the world.
Country Studies (From the Library of Congress)
lcweb2.loc.gov
Talks about individual countries and describes political, economic, social, and
national security systems and institutions.
Foreign Consular Offices in the United States
state.gov
Provides a listing of foreign consular offices in the United States.
World Factbook 2007
cia.gov
Provides information on the geography, climate, religion, population, and
political conditions of countries around the world. Includes maps and
flags.
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Environment
Environmental Protection Agency Explorers' Club
epa.gov
Explore the clubhouse, and the art, science and game rooms. Learn about the
environment--the air, garbage, plants and animals, and recycling.
Recycle City
epa.gov
Learn about recycling, find out how recycling reduces waste and saves money, and see how
the people of a Dumptown turn their backward town around.
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Food and Health
Food and Drug Administration - Homepage for Kids
fda.gov
Learn about food safety, vaccines, smoking, and more.
Health and Human Services Pages for Kids
hhs.gov
Learn about the Bike Hub: Just for Kids (bicycle safety and info.), Snack Smart for
Healthy Teeth, The Surgeon General's Report for Kids About Smoking, and more.
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Geography
USGS Learning Web
education.usgs.gov
This page is dedicated to K-12 education and exploration. It
includes several mapping related modules by grade level.
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Kids Helping Others
Becoming a Disaster Kid
fema.gov
Gives information on how to prepare for disasters-including protection for pets.
After completing the questions and checklist, a certificate is given.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
fema.gov
Provides assistance to people who have been in a disaster. Teaches one what to do
before and during a disaster.
FEMA for Kids
fema.gov
Provides information for kids on becoming prepared to handle disasters and
safety rules.
Kids Next Door (Where kids can learn more about being good citizens)
hud.gov
View meet cool people, see neat things, visit awesome places, and more.
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Missouri (The 24th State of the Union)
Meet the Governor of Missouri
gov.mo.gov
Read about Missouri's 53rd Governor and his accomplishments.
State Symbols of Missouri
sos.mo.gov
Provides a listing of all of the state symbols
of Missouri.
Timeline of Missouri History
sos.mo.gov
Provides a timeline of Missouri's history (1633-1990).
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Space
Exploration
Earth From Space: An Astronaut's Views of the Home Planet
earth.jsc.nasa.gov
A database of selected earth observations photographs from space.
Mars Exploration Program
mpfwww.jpl.nasa.gov
Provides facts on Mars and information on the Mars Exploration Program, its
missions, history, and architecture.
Mars Global Surveyor
mpfwww.jpl.nasa.gov
Provides information about the Mars Program, new Mars images, Mars links, and
more.
NASA
nasa.gov
Find out about NASA and its programs. View links to cool NASA web sites.
NASA Space Shuttle
nasa.gov
Talks about the Space Shuttle and includes information on the crew, cargo, timeline, past
and future missions, and more.
StarChild - A Learning Center for Young Astronomers
starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov
Discusses the solar system,
universe, space, and terminology.
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