Government Sites (these sites are not maintained by kids.gov
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American Memory - Visit the digital library and learn
all about American history and culture. |
American Treasures of the Library of Congress - A guide to some of the "treasures" in the Library of Congress. Check out Thomas Jefferson's
handwritten draft of the Declaration of Independence. |
America's Story - Discover the stories of America’s
past. Jump back in time, meet amazing Americans, explore the states and more. |
Archives of American Art - The collections of the
Archives of American Art comprise the largest source in the world of primary source documentation on the visual
arts in America. You can access information through AAA's online catalog, finding aids and guides, and a committed
reference staff. |
Constitution of the United
States - This is a great site to view high resolution scans of the original,
signed Constitution; read an essay about the Constitutional convention; learn dozens of fascinating facts about the
Constitution; and learn about each of the signers at this site from the National Archives and Records
Administration. |
Creating French Culture - This Library of Congress
page gives an overview of French history through the eyes of the art and culture of the times. |
Edison National Historic Site - Edison's
improvements to the telegraph and the telephone placed him on the cutting edge of communication technology at the
turn of the Twentieth Century. If Edison were living today, he would be interested in both the Internet and the World
Wide Web, a technology that can now make the legacy of the world's most famous inventor available to
you. |
Enactment of a Law - Library of
Congress site about the steps to enact a law in the U.S. Government. |
Encyclopedia Smithsonian - Encyclopedia
Smithsonian features answers to frequently asked questions about the Smithsonian and links to Smithsonian
resources on subjects from Art to Zoology. |
First Ladies of the United States -
They came from different social and economic backgrounds, from many different geographical regions, and with
diverse education preparation. Each First Lady served our country well and each left her own mark. Visit this site to
learn more about them. |
Hands On Science Center - The Hands On Science Center offers visitors a deep and practical understanding of the role science
plays in American history and daily life. |
Join the Signers! - At this site, you have the opportunity to explore the legacy of our Founding Fathers through special
features, exhibits, classroom activities, and more. |
Jump Back In Time - America's Story -
Take a trip to an era in American history. |
Kids
in the House - Explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S.
House of Representatives. Learn about the
legislative process and its effect on you. |
Learn
NPS - (National Park Service) - National parks are fun! Want to be a Junior
Ranger? Find out how at this cool site. |
Learning Page - Library of Congress - Learn about
United States history and culture. View unique and rare documents, photographs, films, and audio
recordings. |
Library of Congress - Kids and Families Page - The Library of Congress web site shares its collections, stories, online collections and more for
students and teachers. |
Library of Congress Exhibitions - View the collections
and take virtual tours of the galleries of the Library of Congress. From designs of famous architects to the history
of the Wizard of Oz, there is something for everyone to enjoy. |
Links to
the Past - Explore America's cultural resources - buildings, landscapes,
archeological sites, ethnographic resources, objects and documents, structures and districts. |
Meet Amazing Americans - America's
Story - Discover the inventors, politicians, performers, activists and other
everyday people who made this country what it is today. |
Modern Inventors Documentation
Program - Learn about the beginnings of the bread slicer, the creation of the
corn picker or the makings of the matchstick. You can look up all kinds of inventions in the MIND
database. |
National Gallery of Art - Choose a tour by school or
medium and explore the National Gallery's collections of painting, sculpture, and graphic arts. |
National Museum of American History
- Learn interesting historical facts by clicking on the alphabetical list. |
NGA Classroom For Teachers and Students - Here's a great place where teachers and students can connect art and curriculum from the National
Gallery of Art. |
Our Story In History - Our Story In History is
designed to help you enjoy exploring history through museum programs featuring objects from collections, quality
children's literature, and hands-on activities. |
Portrait for Kids - Follow the clues and help solve a
make-believe mystery! Using your noggin and a special spyglass tool, you’ll uncover hidden layers of the painting
and learn fascinating facts about the portrait along the way, from the National Gallery of Art. Let the sleuthing
begin! |
Presidents of the United States - The
biographies of the presidents’ give us a clear look into the highs and lows of American history. Learn more about the
presidents and the change we faced in the past and challenges yet to come. |
Publishing the Declaration - (Library of
Congress) - This webcast discusses the American Declaration of Independence, focusing on its distribution through
early American newspapers. |
The Music of Sound - Neanderthal Jam - You could
learn a lot from old musical instruments. We're not talking about a pawnshop full of rusted saxophones and busted
guitars, but about partly fossilized bones with holes that look suspiciously like wind instruments. |
Today In History - The Library of Congress began a
day-by-day listing of historical events. Search the archive for the day of your choice. |
Truman Library Kids Page - Learn all about Harry
Truman, former president of the United States and all sorts of other "Truman" trivia. |
U.S. House of Representatives - Great site for
Government homework projects. Contains lots of documents related to the legislative process. |
Web
Rangers! - If you love our National Parks, Monuments and Historic Sites,
this site from the National Park Service is for you. Solve mysteries, play games and live the stories - tons of fun
activities to enjoy! |
Organization Sites (these sites are not maintained by kids.gov
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Ease
History - EASE (Experience Acceleration Supportive Environment) History is
a rich learning environment that supports the learning of US history. Over 600 videos and photographs are currently
available in EASE History. (Flash 7 required) |
Greatest Engineering Achievments of the 20th
Century - How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering
achievements will you use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? Explore this list of the top 20
achievements. |
History of Dentistry - Dentistry has evolved from a
simple toothpick to today's state-of-the-art technology. You can choose an era from Ancient Origins to the 21st
Century. |
I Hear America Singing - Have you ever thought
about how American songs developed? This PBS site has a timeline covering the history of American concert song
as well as information on the writers, composers, artists, and movements that left their mark. |
Kansas State Historical Society for Kids - Things.
Incredible stuff from the museum Kansas Kaleidoscope. A magazine for kids Youth Volunteers. |
KidSpace - Internet Public Library - A place where
you can find all sorts of information on the history, government, presidents, people, and states of the United
States. |
Knowing Poe - Through the activities on this site, you
can introduce learners (or, be introduced, yourself) to the literature, life, and times of one of America's foremost
writers, Edgar Allan Poe. |
Massachusetts - Raid on Deerfield: The Many Stories of
1704 - On February 29, 1704, the sun rose on a chaotic scene in the English
settlement of Deerfield, Massachusetts. This website presents five different perspectives on this one event:
Wobanikiak, Wendat, Kanienkahaka, French and English. |
The Face of Russia - Learn about Russian history
and culture through an interactive timeline of Russian art. Site from PBS Online includes paintings, photographs, and
Real Audio clips. |
The Textile Museum - Learn about the history,
collections, and purpose of textile arts. |
Education Sites (these sites are not maintained by kids.gov *) |
Glossary for Medieval Art and
Architecture - Get definitions and illustrations of words like sarcophagus,
atrium, and jamb. Hear their pronunciations too! |
Massachusetts - American Centuries -
Explore American history with this collection of historic artifacts and documents from New
England. |
Commercial Sites (these sites are not maintained by kids.gov
*) |
BJ Pinchbeck's Homework Helper -
History - Site that contain many links to General, American, and Ancient
History websites. |
Civilisations - This interactive site examines key
events in the development of any given ideology or religion, including Communism and its diffusion across the
world. |
Decopix - Check out tons of photos that show
examples of art deco architecture and print. |
Lewis & Clark - Learn about Lewis & Clark's
adventures through the interactive journal, play games, see photos and maps, and much more. |
Sinai - Explore this historic desert land that is Egypt's
border with Israel. Meet the Bedouin inhabitants, tour amazing sites, dive its coral reefs, and discover why it is
considered a holy and sacred land for so many. |
Women in History - Encyclopedia Britannica
introduces you to important ladies in the U.S. from 1600 to modern times, complete with audio clips and
photos. |