Learn about the three different branches of government, see what happened on this day in history, or search through other government sites for kids.  Check out the following fun and interesting links.


Do You Know What Happened on This Date in History?
The Library of Congress tells what happened in American history today and every day.

Ben's Guide to U.S. 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.

Kid's in the House: The Official Kid's Page of the U.S. House of Representatives
Learn about the legislative process and its effect on you. Experience the exciting world of government like you never have before.

Whitehousekids.gov
Visit the White House's official page for kids and learn about president, his responsibilities and the history of the office.

Kid's News
Read news just for kids at the Washington Post Kid's Post Page.

Kids.gov
Find links to government and other kids' sites -- grouped by age and subject. Explore, learn, and have fun!

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
Meet the animals that live at our national zoo.

NASA Just for Kids
Learn about our missions to space, new technologies and the history of our space program.

National Children's Museum
Take a tour of the National Children's Museum.

EPA's Explorers' Club
Learn about the environment and what you can do to protect it.

The Smithsonian Institute
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 that 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.