July 8, 2008

Resources For Kids

From foreign affairs to fire safety to energy conservation to the FBI, the federal government has an impact on everyone, even kids. Many federal agencies provide informative--and often fun--websites to help young people learn more.

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government:  With resources for students from: K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade, 6th-8th grade and 9th-12th grade, as well as parents and teachers, the attached site provides educational games as well as information on civic responsibility and how the federal government works.

CIA's Homepage for Kids: Sponsored by the Central Intelligence Agency, teaches young people about the history of the CIA as well as what it takes to be a spy.

The Congressional Award: The Congressional Award is a public partnership created by Congress to promote and recognize achievement, initiative, and service in America's youth. The Congressional Award provides a unique opportunity for young people to set and achieve personally challenging goals that build character and foster community service, personal development, and citizenship.    

Congress for Kids: Congress’s official page for kids, this site provides access to interactive, fun-filled experiences designed teach children about the foundation of the federal government and how its actions affect them.

Environmental Kids Club: This site teach young people about the environment and what they can do to protect it.  

The Department of Energy for Kids:  This site helps children and their parents learn about energy and how simple things like turning off lights and powering off video games can play a role in conservation.
FBI for Kids:  This page is designed for children and their parents to learn more about the FBI through age-appropriate games, tips, stories and interactives.  It also introduces visitors to FBI working dogs and shows how FBI special agents and analysts investigate cases.

FDA Kids: Take a quiz on food safety or inspect a warehouse as a Food and Drug Safety Investigator.  This site offers kids a fun and interactive way to learn about health, safety and work at the FDA.

FEMA for Kids: This site teaches kids how to be prepared for disasters and prevent disaster damage. Visitors can also learn what causes disasters, play games, read stories and become a Disaster Action Kid.

Federal Trade Commission for Kids: This site offers kids and their parents an interactive way to learn about privacy and protecting yourself online.

Fire Administration Page for Kids: Each year in the United States an estimated 2,800 children age 14 or younger are injured and 850 killed in residential fires.  This site provides resources for children and their parents to learn about fire safety and prevention.

First Gov for Kids The federal government's portal for fun, educational and safe sites for kids.

Kid's News:  Read news just for kids at the Washington Post Kid's Post Page.  

Money Central Station: This site offers games to teach young people about U.S. currency and the U.S. Department of Treasury.

NASA Just for Kids: Learn about U.S. missions to space, new technologies and the history of the space program.

National Children's Museum: Take a tour of the National Children's Museum.  

National Zoo: Meet the animals that live at the National Zoo.   

Peace Corps Kids World:  Brought to you by the Peace Corps, this site allows kids to join Traveler as she explores the globe and learns about making a difference.

Smithsonian Kids' Castle: The Smithsonian's official site for kids includes games and learning material about the things that kids are interested in.   

State Department for Kids: Explore foreign affairs and U.S. diplomacy at this interactive site designed for students and young people interested in the world.

Whitehousekids.gov: Visit the White House's official page for kids and learn about the president, his responsibilities and the history of the office.