50 States.comProvides state and U.S. territory information including state symbols, flags, nicknames, songs, birds, flowers, elected officials, and many other facts. Also includes links to official state homepages. http://www.50states.com |
Ben`s Guide to U.S. Government for KidsTeaches kids from kindergarten through 12th grade about the Federal Government. http://bensguide.gpo.gov |
Project Vote SmartExtensive nonpartisan information on elected officials` voting records and candidates` positions. Covers federal and state offices nationwide in the United States. http://www.vote-smart.org |
Youth Leadership InitiativeUniversity of Virginia program designed to involve middle and high school students in the fundamentals of the American political process. Includes annual online mock election. http://www.youthleadership.net |
CyberSpainTake a cyber tour of Spain while learning about its art, culture, traditions, food, economy, and so forth. http://www.cyberspain.com |
Mexican Fiestas and TraditionsA brief look at the fiesta`s history and its role in modern culture. Includes an overview of the most important fiestas. http://www.mexicodesconocido.com.mx/english/cultura_y_sociedad/fiestas_y_tradiciones |
Native American Technology and ArtPictures and articles about the traditional arts, crafts, weaponry, and tools of the American Indian tribes. http://www.nativetech.org |
Federal Election CommissionThis is the US independent regulatory agency created to administer and enforce the statute that governs the financing of federal elections. http://www.fec.gov |
Montana is for KidsMontana facts, history, and fun things for kids to do around the state. http://montanakids.com |
Election 2004Provides candidate profiles, polls, timeline, and election calendar. http://www.cnn.com/election/2004 |
CIA World Factbook: United StatesFeatures a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people. http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/us.html |
Eastern Band of CherokeeGives information, news, and events from this federally recognized North Carolina tribe. http://www.cherokee-nc.com |
CanadaInfo: A Tribute to CanadaA look at the nation`s government, its history and people, the land itself, and the Canadian military. http://www.craigmarlatt.com/canada |
CIA`s Homepage for Kids (6th-12thLearn what they do, focusing on activities of particular interest to kids. Includes links to other US government sites for kids. http://www.cia.gov/cia/ciakids |
Maine Secretary of State`s Kid`s PageLearn about the State of Maine. Includes games, history, famous people, places to visit, government, and contests. http://www.state.me.us/sos/kids |
Grolier - The American PresidencyWith profiles of former presidents and candidates, an overview of the electoral process, quizzes, video and audio clips. http://ap.grolier.com |
State AnimalsOfficial state animals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and insects. With downloadable report covers and bookmarkers in PDF format. http://www.stateanimals.com |
ConneCT KidsOfficial kids website for the State of Connecticut which provides information created by government agencies for young adults. http://www.kids.state.ct.us |
CIA World Factbook: CanadaFeatures a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people. http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/ca.html |
MI KidsWith an overview of interesting sights, the natural environment, state government and history, and an interactive map. http://www.michigan.gov/mikids |
AFRO-Americ@: Kids ZoneAfrican American children are encouraged to be proud of their roots. Brainteasers about African geography and anthropology, black American history quizzes, and African fables. http://www.afro.com/children |