Government Sites
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Indian Health Service Kids
Page
 - Go to Indian Country with
canine celebs McGruff and Scruff at the Indian Health Service's
kid's page. This site features word-finds, a comic book, and a
Native American newsletter for kids, but the best feature is the use
of traditional Native American stories to teach kids decision-making
skills about alcohol, drugs, gangs and abuse. |
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Kids Information on Deployment
Stuff (K.I.D.S)
- You can find all
kinds of information to use when you or your parents move around the
world. Click on your grade level and come on in! |
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Kids Next Door
- The Department of Housing and Urban Developments lets you know how
you can make a difference in your community by volunteering or
lending a helping hand to Habitat for Humanity. |
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Military Teens on the Move
- Military Teens on the Move is your guide to making a smooth move.
Have to move? Find out all about your new installation; Discover how
to change schools without a hitch; and Learn how the move will
affect your family and how you and your parents can help make the
move smoother for everyone. |
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MTOM for Kids
- MTOM for Kids was developed by military kids, for military kids
with real stories and good advice on how to make a move a good
thing. So, what are you waiting for? Get that mouse rolling and
start clicking! |
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OPIC for Kids (U.S. Foreign
Policy)
- The Overseas Private
Investment helps American companies build their businesses in
developing countries, and helps support U.S. foreign policy. OPIC
provides loans, loan guaranties and political risk insurance. |
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Passport Services and
Information
- Basic passport
information including where to apply, fees, replacing a lost or
stolen passport and much more. |
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Peace Corps Kids World
- Explore the globe and learn about the activities of the Peace
Corps. |
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Planet Protectors Club
- Planet Protectors create less waste in the first place! This site
has games, activities and reading materials to help save our planet
from too much waste. |
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U.S. Department of State for
Youth
- Although headquartered in
Washington, DC, the Department of State's embassies span the world
in more than 190 countries. The diplomats who work in these
embassies come from all over the United States and represent a
variety of backgrounds. Can you see yourself as a diplomat someday? |
Organization Sites
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2001 Kids' Space Connection
- This site has fun stuff like International Kids' Space for
creative activities, Kids' Space Connection for communication
activities, such as penpals and the Guide Bear's Tour as a tool for
using both sites and teaching about technology. |
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Attention Deficit Disorder -
Kid's Area
- Explains what ADD is
and provides tips on how to cope with ADD. |
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Languages Around the World
- Kids around the world speak thousands of different languages! In
this section you can learn some new words in a different language. |
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Passport Kids
- Online club that connects kids ages 6-12 around the globe. This
site was developed by Sesame Workshop whose mission is creating
media to delight and educate children and their families. Passport
Kids provides a safe environment where children can express their
opinions and compare their experiences as they explore the world. |
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Religions Around the World
- Learn about the many religions around the world. |
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United Nations Cyberschoolbus
- This great site for students has access to country profiles, a
well-written introduction to the history and work of the United
Nations, and some fun quizzes (such as the one on national flags)
and the Urban Fact Game, which is a creative on-line quiz about
cities and their populations. |
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WiredKids.org
- Wired Kids is a one-stop safety resource for everyone who cares
about keeping our children safe online. The Information section
includes information from everyone from children to Teachers and Law
Enforcement. If you would like to know more about what Wired Kids is
doing both online and in your community, you'll find the answers in
Programs and Services |
Commercial Sites
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BBC's Tomorrow's World
- Interesting science topics in Great Britain. |
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Education World - Social
Studies
- This site has lots of
review and links to sites pertaining to Economics, Area Studies,
Culture, and Current Events. |
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Kidsnewsroom.org
- This site is loaded with stories, pictures, contests and
opportunities for learning. Each week, a new issue is added to the
site with the latest news in sports, music & entertainment, health,
history, and events. |
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KidsPost - Washington Post for
Kids
- Get the latest news stories
from around the world of interest to kids of all ages. Learn about
the Kids Post Book Club and more. To enter this site you must fill
out an audience form that asks for no personally identifiable
information. |
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Prudential Spirit of Community
Awards
- The Prudential Spirit of
Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school
grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities. You
can find out how the program works, if you are eligible, and what
qualifications are needed. |
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Scholastic News
- Get the latest news items, test your news IQ, check out the
entertainment calendar, or try your hand at a number of different
games. |
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Student Connections
- The New York Times Learning Network – Learn about who’s who and
what’s what in current events, explore specific subjects, get help
with your homework, and challenge yourself to the word of the day. |
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StudentNewsNet
- Explore your world - get news reports, sports briefs, link to
special reports, or take a weekly news quiz to see if you are on top
of current events. |
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TIME for Kids
- Get the latest news, maps, and answers to your questions about the
U.S. and read kid news reports and opinions about various conflicts. |
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Weekly Reader
- There is news for kids of all ages. Read about current issues,
learn what kids in other schools are doing in their communities, and
express your views on hot news. |
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World Flag Database
- This sites show flags from countries around the world. Also
includes basic facts on each country such as its population, capital
city, languages, currency and religions. |
Global
Community