The following is a list of government websites designed specifically for kids. They are excellent tools for classroom learning activities, homework assignments, or just the weekend web surfer. I encourage you to explore and learn from the many lessons that are available to you on these websites.

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids: Learn all about Ben Franklin while he takes you on a tour of the U.S. Government.
First Gov for Kids: First Gov for Kids provides an excellent opportunity for kids to learn about government and link to other government sites.
Laws for Kids: Learn how a bill becomes a law and visit many other federal government websites for kids.

The White House: Visit the White House and learn about kids and pets who have lived there.

The U.S. Capitol: Learn more about the U.S. Capitol Building.

America's Story from the Library of Congress: Learn all about America's past while you jump back in time.

Smithsonian Kids' Castle : Visit America's Smithsonian Institute and the famous Smithsonian castle.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI): Join Darrell and Shirley, two black labs who sniff for bombs, as they take you on a field trip in the FBI.

Department of State Kids Page: Find out how to have a career in the U.S. Foreign Service.

Department of the Treasury Kids Page: Learn the history behind the dollar.

Department of the Interior Kids Page: Learn about our country's national parks, fish and wildlife in America, and become a Junior Park Ranger.
Department of Health & Human Services for Kids: Learn about eating healthy, bike safety, and how to live a healthy life.
Department of Energy for Kids: Learn about how you can help conserve energy and protect our environment.

Department of Agriculture for Kids : United States Department of Agriculture website for Kids.

NASA for Kids: Learn what it takes to become an astronaut and all about outer space.

Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Homepage For Kids: Play Spy Games & Crack A Secret Code.

U.S. Fire Administration Kids Page: Learn all about fire safety and become a Junior Fire Marshall.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) For Kids: See how you can help FEMA respond to natural disasters and emergencies.

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Kids Page: Do you have an invention that you want to tell someone about? Visit the Patent and Trademark Office Kids Page to learn how your imagination can help Americans all over the country.

U.S. Mint for Kids: Learn about where money comes from and coin collecting.

United Nation's Kid's Page: Test your knowledge of flags from around the world on the United Nations Kid's Page.

The National Zoo and Friends of the National Zoo: Visit the National Zoo and become a member of the Super Zoodle Kids' Club.

McGruff the Crime Fighting Dog: Crime prevention activities, tips and games from the National Crime Prevention Council.

Smokey the Bear: Games and activities from the USDA Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters.