UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT Recommended Resources
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| FirstGov
Links to everything government-related: agencies, laws, history, contact information for representatives, state government, consumer guides, and more. There is also a children's site and a Spanish site. |
Grades: 3rd to 12th
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| Ben's Guide to US Government
Learn about Benjamin Franklin and/or the US Government with this easy to use and engaging site divided into four grade levels, plus an area for parents and teachers! |
Grades: K to 12th
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| Our Documents
Interactive photos and transcriptions of 100 milestone documents in US history & government. Also features teacher tools and a national competition. |
Grades: 5th to 12th
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| The White House
News, current issues, history of the White House and the Presidency, video tours, online games, quizzes for kids, with a children's site and information on using the site, complete with brief lesson plans, for teachers and parents. |
Grades: 2nd to 12th
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| Kids in the House
Learn about Congress, how laws are made, and the House of Representatives throughout history. Includes a virtual field trip and some online activities, printable coloring pages, and lesson plans. |
Grades: 3rd to 8th
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| Thomas - Library of Congress
Search for a bill or a law (in the US Code), find out what is on the floor now, learn about the legislative process, and even watch a short movie. Includes teacher resources such as lesson plans, activities, and links to other helpful sites. |
Grades: 3rd to 12th
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| Inside the Courtroom
Details courtroom procedure, the roles of federal prosecutors & US Attorneys, the nine steps of a federal prosecutor's job, and the courtroom staff. Also includes a glossary of legal terms. |
Grades: 3rd to 8th
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| FedStats
A wide range of national and state statistics with links to statistical agencies and even kids' pages within government agencies. Also contains various international data. |
Grades: 3rd to 12th
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| US Census Kids' Corner
Census facts and stats by state, along with state flags and symbols. Also includes fun online quizzes in two levels of difficulty and a consistently updated population estimate. |
Grades: 3rd to 8th
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| FBI Kids' Page
Federal Bureau of Investigation information, history, safety tips, working dogs, fingerprints & forensics, information technology, reports, FBI stories, games, and interactive online adventures. |
Grades: 2nd to 12th
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| CIA's Homepage for Kids
The Central Intelligence Agency's mission, function, history, seal, and oversight, divided into two levels: K to 5th and 6th to 12th grades. Younger section includes an overview which is easy to understand, while the older section includes online games and activities, including geography trivia. |
Grades: K to 12th
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| Future State
The US Department of State for Youth: Learn about the Secretary of State and duties of the Secretary, embassies and ambassadors, children of diplomats, and the general purpose and history of diplomacy. Also includes news, online activities, and a few printables. |
Grades: 3rd to 12th
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| Treasury's Learning Vault
Information via fact sheets and FAQ's from the US Department of the Treasury. Topics include currency & coins, taxes, the treasury building, and history of the treasury. |
Grades: 6th to 12th
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| USPTO Kids' Pages
Information, games, and other activities for kids from the US Patent & Trademark Office. Topics include inventions, patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets, and even how to search for a patent. |
Grades: 3rd to 10th
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| Court TV
Find out what court cases are showing currently, read news and program review, and even play a few online games. There are also a virtual forensics lab and a section on forensics in the classroom. |
Grades: 5th to 12th
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| NSA/CSS CryptoKids
Produced by the National Security Agency, this site is for "America's Future Codemakers and Codebreakers". More fun than informative, this site could even be used as an interesting math class diversion. |
Grades: 5th to 8th
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