Information for our Youth
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Information for our Youth
Here are some other links that you might be interested in checking out. We invite your comments and suggestions on what each of you may be interested in seeing on this part of our home page.
An Annotated Listing of Selective Government Web Sites for Kids
Air Force
U. S. Air Force
http://www.af.mil/In this excellent multimedia site, the students can learn about satellites and what makes plane fly. They can build vocabulary by finding Air Force words, help pick the right uniform for an airman, listen to Air Force music, and read about the Air Force history. The students can also choose from any of the Air Force photos and send a friend or family member a post card. Middle grade and high school.
HISTORY AND MUSEUMS DIVISION
http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/HD/Home_Page.htmWelcome to the official United States Marine Corps History and Museums Division web site. This site provides a variety of information about the division and most importantly on the histories and traditions of the United States Marine Corps.
ARTSEDGE
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/ARTSEDGE, a cooperative venture between the John F. Kennedy Center for the performing Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts, contains thematically organized collections of annotated links designed for students research on the Net, including lesson plan resources. The pages are organized into the following categories: Cultures, People, Themes, and Times and Seasons. The site also showcased student-created artwork and stories. Middle grade and high school.
Youth Education
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
http://www.moneyfactory.com/newmoney/main.cfm/learning/aboutYou can sign in to this site as either a student or a teacher. As a student, you will find interactive games about money and listings of television programs about security printing. As a teacher, you can find all kinds of resources, activities, and public information documents about money, the United States Secret Service, math, etc. Middle grade and high school.
CIA For Kids
Central Intelligence Agency
http://www.odci.gov/cia/ciakids/This is an intriguing site which both kids and adults would enjoy. You can read about famous people and the role they played in the history of intelligence. The section on CIA Canine Corps, what they do and how they are trained, is particularly interesting. A tour of the CIA Exhibit Center familiarizes you with the types of concealment and protective devices used by intelligence agents. Avid book readers will find the Intelligence Book List useful. The CIA history, its director, job descriptions, and the World Fact book can also be found. Middle grade and high school.
For the Family
Federal Bureau of Investigation
http://www.fbi.gov/fbikids.htmThe young visitors will find this fascinating, well-designed site informative and inviting. Science teachers will find useful ideas for curriculum integration when they read about crime detection methods and the use of dogs for rescue, narcotics detection, and chemical explosive search. Children will find useful information about how to join and participate in the Junior Special Agent Program. Child Abduction, gang activities, safety tips, and crime prevention are also explained. Elementary, middle grade, and high school.
The White House for Kids
White House
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/White House pets Socks and Buddy serve as guides to this White House Web site. The location, history, names of presidents, vice-presidents, and their wives and children, and the White House pets are provided here. The visitors are introduced to some of the interesting people, places and events in our nations capital in every issue of Inside the White House, a quarterly newsletter. Elementary and middle grade.
Digital Diplomacy for Students
US Dept. of State
http://www.state.gov/www/digital_diplomacy/index.htmlThis special Web page for students and teachers gives a closer view about the diplomatic history and what the State Department does. Students interested in internships with the State department will find the page on Career exploration useful. Opportunities to know about Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, her work and her travels are also provided. Arts students will find the Art in Embassies Program and the diplomatic reception rooms informative. Middle grade and high school.
ESTEEM (Education in Science, Technology, Energy, Engineering, and Math)
US Dept. of Energy
http://www.energy.gov/engine/content.do?BT_CODE=TEACHERSSTUDENTSThis fact-filled site, appropriate more for high school students, explains about the Solar Now Project, Solar Energy Science Projects, Solar Radiation Resource Information, the Suns Joules, Sun Lab, Photovoltaics Program, the Solar Thermal Test Facility, Junior Solar Sprint, and Solar Bikerayce. Information about the National Labs and the various science programs connected with the Department of Energy can also be found. There is also a selective list of links to games, events and programs. Middle grade and high school.
Treasury Page for Kids
Dept. of Treasury
http://www.ustreas.gov/kids/This attractive, award-winning site talks about the history of the Secret Service, mint, taxes, and the Main Treasury Building. Frequently asked questions about the Treasury Department, U.S. coins, paper currency, savings bonds, budget and debt, and the tax system are useful. The duties and functions of the Treasury Department, its offices and bureaus, calendar of events, and personnel officers can be found here. Facts about types of counterfeiting and how to protect oneself are very educational. Math teachers will find a lot of useful resources and lesson plan ideas from this site. Middle grade and high school.
FEMA For Kids
Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.fema.gov/kids/One of the most useful information in this award-winning site is how to become a Disaster Action Kid, take a self-quiz, and obtain a certificate. Tips about what to do in all types of natural disasters are shown here. Jokes, tales, rap, photos, scavenger hunt, and coloring books can be found in this site. Information about how to obtain free and inexpensive materials from the various agencies are also provided.
Kids Corner
U. S. Geological Survey
http://www.usgs.gov/educationAside from linking to the USGS Learning Web, this site provides links to children's butterfly site, federal resources for educational excellence, and sites on lichens and hummingbirds. There is also a section on on-line coloring books on endangered species. Fact sheets on endangered species are also provided. Elementary, middle grade, and high school.
NIEHS Kids Pages (in Spanish also)
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/This site is jam-packed with activities for elementary-age children. Games, surprises, brainteasers, riddles, kids surveys, coloring books, sing-alongs, jokes, word scrambles, science projects, art and poetry gallery await visitors to this site. There is a long list of kids links and resources for more science, fun, and games.
Educational Resources
NASA Ames Research Center
http://www.arc.nasa.gov/aboutames-education.cfmAn interesting feature in this site is the Web Ground School, a multimedia program that shows how things fly. Information about the type of volunteer support from AMES employees to schools is provided here, including volunteer opportunities for outsiders. Middle grade and high school.
Science 4 Kids
Agricultural Research Service (US Dept. of Agriculture)
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/The latest news, upcoming events, and fact sheets from the Agricultural Research Service are provided here. There are also Find the Expert, image gallery, newsletters and publications, image gallery, consular links, and information about the ARS national programs and research locations. High school.
NASA - Home
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.htmlFrequently asked questions about NASA, its space program, the space shuttle and space flight, our solar system, NASA and the Internet, and miscellaneous are contained in this simple site. The multimedia gallery (photo, video, art, and audio) is useful. Middle Grade and high school.
Especially for Kids
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
http://response.restoration.noaa.gov/kids/kids.htmlThis is the site for students who want to learn more about oil spills or hazardous chemical accidents. There are experiments for one to do, either at home or in class. Middle grade and high school.
FDA Kids Home page
Food and Drug Administration
http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/kids/default.htmThis attractive Web site contains information for children and teens about vaccines, reptiles and salmonella, cat and dog care, children and tobacco, FDA investigators, and many more. The food safety quiz and food safety coloring book are useful. Elementary and middle grade.
Teaching and Education
U. S. Dept. of Energy
http://www.doe.gov/engine/content.do?BT_CODE=ST_SS20This site is filled with science tricks, activities, and experiments offered by other science-related sites not necessarily related to the U. S. Dept. of Energy. The link to the Museum of Unnatural History is particularly interesting. Middle grade and high school.
CPSC
Consumer Product Safety Commission
http://www.cpsc.gov/kids/kids.htmlThis site covers bicycle safety and safety in the home. The most interesting feature is the link to a a video game called, The Further Adventures of KIDD Safety. Middle grade.
Justice for Kids and Youth
U. S. Dept. of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov/kidspage/Valuable information about what to do if someone is missing, how to help victims of crimes, rules for safety, the juvenile justice system, teen court, calendar of events, the federal prosecutors job, and many others are found here. Middle grade and high school.
Kids Page
Mine Safety and Health Administration
http://www.msha.gov/Kids/kidshp.htmThis well-organized site contains well-illustrated safety information for kids about abandoned mines, quarries, sand, gravel pits, underground fires, abandoned explosives, dangerous animals and insects, and the like. Elementary and middle grade.
Girl Power
Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.girlpower.gov/This site is about Girl Power, the national public education campaign sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Service to encourage 9- to 14-year old girls to make the most of their lives. One can find information about sports and fitness, camping tips, safety tips, games, puzzles, activities, and links to Girl Power Resources. Middle grade and high school.
HHS Pages for Kids
U. S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
http://www.cancer.gov/cancerinformation/cancertype/childhood/This site is designed for young people who are being treated for cancer, HIV, and other illnesses. These children can contribute their own art work, stories, poems or other ideas. Elementary and middle grade.
Jobs for Kids who Like...
Bureau of Labor Statistics
http://www.bls.gov/k12/html/edu_over.htmThis is a good career exploration site on jobs in music/arts, math, science, P.E./outdoors, social studies, and reading. A teachers guide to BLS career information is included.
The Learning Page - especially for teachers
U. S. Library of Congress
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/ndlpedu/Information about the Library of Congress collections such as American Memory historical collections, the first ladies, folk music from the thirties, the Spanish-American War in Motion Pictures, and many more can be found here. The pathfinders to events, people, places, time, and topics are particularly helpful. High school.
Welcome to the National Zoo
National Zoo
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/This multimedia site about the National Zoo and provides information about events and activities, resources, tours, memberships, shops, museums, and organizations.Many great photos. Elementary, middle grade, and high school. This site was highly recommended by Teachers from around the country.
A Kid's Guide to Famous US Landmarks
US Landmarks
http://www.partsgeek.com/parts/famous_us_landmarks.htmlThis multimedia site about Our Famous American Landmarks and provides information about events and activities, resources, tours, memberships, shops, museums, and organizations. Many great photos. Elementary, middle grade, and high school. This site was highly recommended by Teachers from around the country.
Just for Children
U. S. Dept. of the Interior
http://www.doi.gov/kids/This page contains useful links for kids of all ages. Elementary, middle grade and high school.
Serving the Community
U. S. Postal Service
http://www.usps.com/homearea/category/community_involve.htmVisitors can find various activities, games, and quizzes connected with stamps and the postal service. There are opportunities to write a letter to the editor or send a letter to kids who need help. Zip codes can also be found here. Elementary, middle grades, and high school.
Curriculum Guides for Education
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
http://hoover.archives.gov/education/index.htmlInformation about the Hoover Library, the American presidency, the Hoover Era, presidential cartoons, membership, the gift shop, programs, related sites, and others are contained here. Middle grade and high school.
Kids Next Door
http://www.hud.gov/kids/
US Dept. of Housing and Urban DevelopmentThis multimedia site helps kids learn more about being good citizens. Here is where kids can meet kid volunteer and kids who care about the community. The site takes kids to virtual field trips. Kids will enjoy the Community Scrambler and scavenger hunt. Elementary and middle grade.
Garrett A. Morgan Transportation Wonderland
U.S. Maritime Administration
http://education.dot.gov/k5/gamk5.htmThis takes the kids to all kinds of resources and information related to trains, buses, airplanes, trucks, and the like. Games, puzzles, brain teasers, and other activities can be found in the Rest Stop. Elementary, middle grade, and high school.
NASS Kids...Agriculture and Math Fun
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
http://www.usda.gov/nass/nasskids/nasskids.htmThis site provides information about the services provided by the National Agricultural Statistics Service for each state, including lesson plans, games, and activities related to agriculture, math, and computer science. Middle grade and high school.
TerraWeb for Kids
U. S. Geological Survey
http://terraweb.wr.usgs.gov/TRS/kids/Satellite images of earth taken from outer space and 3 D images of mountains, volcanoes, and canyons can be found in this site. One can learn all about the earths water through pictures, activities, maps, and an interactive center. There is a great collection of state and country maps for the United States. Links to related sites are also provided.
This site provides information about the services provided by the National Agricultural Statistics Service for each state, including lesson plans, games, and activities related to agriculture, math, and computer science. Middle grade and high school.
Kid's Corner
Jimmy Carter Library
http://www.jimmycarterlibrary.org/kids/Everything you want to know about the Carter Presidency and the Jimmy Carter Library is here. Middle grade and high school.
U.S. Coast Guard
http://www.uscg.mil/USCG.shtmHistory, information, projects, boating safety tips, coloring books, and the like can be found in this site. K5-12 level.
Youth
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
http://www.health.org/features/youth/This award-winning site, with a Spanish version, has lots of information for kids helping their relatives tackle alcohol problems. A book list of children books related to alcoholism is useful. Contact persons and numbers for kids if they need help are also included. Elementary and middle grade.
Rus - the Surfin' Squirrel
Rural Utilities Service
http://www.usda.gov/rus/educate/ruskids.htmUtility safety tips pertaining to electric, telecommunications and water are valuable. Children can find out how the Rural Utilities Service helps rural communities with electric and water service and how how rural Americans brought electricity, telecommunications and running water to their farms and towns. Games are included. Elementary, middle grade and high school.
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