Countries & Cultures
Children’s Culture Connection Newsletter - Sign up for a free bimonthly newsletter that teaches kids about world cultures. Each issue explores a different country and includes informative articles, fun facts, indigenous recipes--even language lessons!
Kulture Kids - This fun site offers information about cultures from all over the world. Learn about their games, recipes, crafts, oral traditions, true stories, and facts.
World Almanac for Kids: Nations- Ever wonder what there is to see in France, what Switzerland's flag looks like, or how much of Egypt is covered in sand? Find all this and more here!
U.S. History
Facts about the United States- See how much of the same information an encyclopedia could give you.
Way Back: Technology in 1900- If you think life is tough because you don't own an Xbox or an Ipod you should see what life was like in the 1900's!
Way Back: Presidents - Do you have what it takes to be elected president?
Way Back: It's Not Fair - Uncover discrimination in the past and today.
Way Back: Gold Rush - It's 1848 in California... Gold fever!!
Way Back: Stand Up For Your Rights - Learn about the history of religious freedom, women and the vote, and school desegregation.
U.S. Government
Congress for Kids- Take quizzes to see how much you really know about our government or just take the tour to learn something new.
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government- Ben Franklin will help teach you about the U.S. government. The link goes to the kindergarten- grade 2 section. Click on the kites on the top right corner for higher grades.
The Democracy Project- Find out what it is like to be president, how the government affects you, and what it is like to vote.
