This "Just for Kids" page is a fun and easy way to learn more about our government and also provide resources to help you out with homework assignments. Have you ever wondered how laws are made in our country? Or maybe you want to know about being an astronaut or about the animals at our National Zoo? Below are some fun links to help you explore our nation's history and and discover new things - such as what happened on this day in history?
Congresswoman Bono Mack discusses the importance of education with local students.
Kids in the House: The Official Kids Page of the U.S. House of Representatives
Fire Safety for Kids: Fun, interactive tools to learn about fire safety. Also, take the quiz and become an official Jr. Fire Marshall! Provided by the U.S. Fire Administration, this site also includes useful resources for parents and teachers.
Ben's Guide to Government
Learn how your U.S. Government works, about its history and your civic responsibilities by reading these pages and playing the games on this site.
White House Kids
Visit the White House's official page for kids and learn about the President, his responsibilities and the history of United States Presidents.
Kid's News
Read news just for kids at the Washington Post Kid's Post Page.
First Gov for Kids
The federal government's portal for fun, educational and safe sites for kids.
CIA's Homepage for Kids
Learn what it takes to be a spy, read about the history of the CIA and try on spy disguises.
National Zoo
From pandas to giraffes to giant gorillas, meet the animals that live at our national zoo.
The Explorers' Club at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Learn about the environment and what you can do to protect it.
Smithsonian Kids' Castle
The Smithsonian's official site for kids includes games and learning material about the things that kids are interested in.
The Congressional Award
The Congressional Award is a public partnership created by Congress to promote and recognize achievement, initiative, and service in America's youth. The Congressional Award provides a unique opportunity for young people to set and achieve personally challenging goals that build character and foster community service, personal development, and citizenship.
