Kid's Section

 
 

Welcome to my Hoosier Kids Webpage!

This page includes links to useful and fun information for kids and students of all ages.  Each year I encourage high school students in my Congressional District to submit artwork for entry in the Congressional Art Competition. One piece will be selected for display in the Cannon Tunnel to the Capitol for visitors to view and others will be displayed in my offices. I hope you visit this site frequently for new postings on this and other events of interest to young learners.

The Internet can be a great playground for kids. To ensure that they have fun and are safe, you can educate them - and yourself - about safe sites, how to avoid unwelcome contacts and materials, and what to do if you run into trouble online. Kids should always use the internet with the supervision of their parents. A good resource for parents and teachers on safe internet surfing is GetNetWise, a non-profit organization, which assists those seeking a safe and rewarding online experience for children. Please click here to obtain more information regarding GetNetWise.

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Congressional Art Competition for High School Students
Students can compete in the Congressional Art Contest, "An Artistic Discovery," to have their work displayed at the Capitol for one year.
Visit the U.S. Capitol

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.

Life as a Congressman
This provides a brief description of what a Congressman's life is like.
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.

First Gov for Kids
The federal government's portal for fun, educational and safe sites for kids.

Department of Education Student Information section

Deparment of Energy Kids Zone

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.

Social Security Youthlink
This site provides materials for parents, children, young adults and teachers to learn about Social Security and what it means to you

Smithsonian Kids' Castle
The Smithsonian's official site for kids includes games and learning material about the things that kids are interested in.

The U.S. Mint - for collectors and historians

The US Mint for Kids and Teachers
Learn about coins, commemoratives and collections

US Treasury Kids Page

FEMA for Kids
Find advice on how to manage emergency situations from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Kid Safety
Find out what the CPSC says about keeping kids safe.

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.

Hoosier Fun Links


Indiana History
Find out interesting historical tidbits about Indiana

Indiana's Emblems
This fills you in on Indiana's emblems and symbols from the State Bird to the State Nickname

Indiana Fun Facts and Attractions
Find out what's fun to do and see in Indiana

What is a Hoosier?
Find out how Hoosiers got their name!

Colleges and Universities in the Fourth Congressional District of Indiana