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Educational Resources


Below you will find fun and educational information about the United States government.

Do You Know What Happened on This Date in History?

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.

Kids 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.

Texas Kid's Corner
Links to fun facts, figures, and activities just for kids in Texas.

Kids News
Find news and facts about Washington just for kids at the Washington Post Kids 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
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.

Smithsonian for Students
The Smithsonian's official site for students. Explore and learn about art, science, history, and more. 

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.