Search
-
Facebook Widget
Loading Facebook...
Kids Page
![]() |
Kid’s and Student’s Library
Educating young citizens about how government works is one of the important functions for any Representative. Here you’ll find links to information for students of all ages (and for their parents and teachers) about our government, its history and its proceedings.
American Government and History
Ben’s Guide to U.S. Government
A handy guide to the U.S. government for kids and students, with Ben Franklin as the tour guide. A resource for information on United States history, the three branches of government, and important historical documents. (Grades K-12)
Kids.gov
This site provides easy, one-stop access to all online U.S. Federal Government resources--everything from Social Security to NASA and the White House. A great resource for just about any project! (Grades K-8)
Core Documents of U.S. Democracy
The United States Government Printing Office provides direct, online access to the basic documents that define American government, including the Constitution, the Federalist Papers, and the Declaration of Independence. A great primary source for U.S. history! (Grades 6-12)
Today in History
Updated daily, this Library of Congress site will tell you what important events happened in American history each and every day. (Grades 6-12)
Congress and the Legislative Process
Kids in the House
Kids in the House is the Office of the Clerk's official Web site for kids, parents, and teachers. Explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House of Representatives and learn about the legislative process and its effect on you. (Grades K-6)
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Project Vote Smart provides a concise overview of the lawmaking process and provides a glossary of terms used regularly by Congressmen. (Grades 6-12)
How Our Laws Are Made
A complete, detailed description of the legislative process by the House Parliamentarian. Find out everything you need to know about how a bill becomes a law. (Grades 9-12)
Science, Agriculture, and Nature
NASA For Students
Educational games, activities, and research tools for kids and students to learn about our nation's space exploration program. Learn about black holes, the Kennedy Space Center, the Hubble Telescope, and much more. (Grades K-12)
Agriculture and Nutrition
The United States Department of Agriculture provides students and parents with information, activities, and resources related to agriculture and nutrition. Learn about the food pyramid, the 4-H program, soil conservation, dairy labs, and much more. (Grades K-8)
Horticulture Just for Kids
The Texas A&M Horticulture program provides a website just for kids, with an array of educational activities and games for children to learn about gardening, nutrition, composting, and horticulture. (Grades K-5)
Smokey the Bear
Here students can learn interesting facts about forests, learn campfire games, and, most importantly, learn about outdoor fire safety and preventing forest fires. Terrific for any young campers. (Grades K-5)
Other Government Agencies
FBI for Kids
Stories, games, and interactive games on this site help kids learn more about the FBI and its function. Historical information and career guides are available for older students as well. (K-12)
CIA for Kids
Learn about intelligence gathering in the CIA (not just spying) at this interactive website for kids and students. Learn about the history of the agency and test your skills with puzzles and games. (Grades K-12)