Web Sites for Students

Government

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• National US Government
  • Ben's Guide to the US Government for Kids - A good guide to how the various branches of the goverment operate.
  • The United States Senate
  • The United States House of Representatives
  • Kids in the House - A web site about the US House of Representatives especially designed for kids.
  • The Supreme Court
  • The White House - Information about the president and the members of his cabinet.
  • The White House for Kids - Learn about the history of the White House and the families who have lived there.
  • The CIA for Kids - Want to be a spy? Check out this web site from the Central Intelligence Agency.
  • The FBI for Kids
  • The US State Department for Youth - Getting along with other countries of the world is very important. Find out about the Secretary of State and other diplomats.
  • The US Department of Agriculture for Kids - Good food and a healthy environment are the jobs of the Agriculture Department.
  • The Department of Interior for Kids - These are the people who take care of the national parks, and for the land and wildlife in the US.
  • The National Parks Service - Learn more about the wonderful national parks in the United States.
  • The EPA Student Center - The Environmental Protection Agency is responsible for protecting us and the land from pollution.
  • FEMA for Kids - This is the site of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. They help the country when a flood, tornado or other disaster strikes. Here, you can learn how to be ready for a disaster. There are games, too.
  • Money Central Station - This is the kid's section of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. They print all of the US money.
  • The Census Bureau - Information on the population and tons of facts about the United States.
  • The US Electoral College - Information on the people who actually vote for the US President.
• Heads of State in all Countries of the World
  • Rulers - listing of current and past rulers of all the countries of the world.
  • Elections and Electoral Systems Around the World - This site lists the winners in the latest government elections in countries around the world. Good for reports for social studies.
• Elections
  • Elections: The American Way - Find out more about how elections in America work.
  • Project Vote Smart - You can find information about current and future elections.
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • The Pennsylvania State Website
  • Pennsylvania Governor's Website - Currently it is the site for Governor Rendell.
  • US Senators from Pennsylvania
  • Chaka Fattah - Member of the House of Representatives from the 2nd Pennsylvania Congressional District.
  • The Pennsylvania General Assembly - Composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
  • Project Vote Smart - Look here to find out who your government representatives are. Go to the menu section for "My State"
  • Philadelphia City Government - Find out what is happening in the city and in your neighborhood.
  • Philadelphia City Council - Do you know who your council representative is?
• Other Government Information
  • The Constitution of the United States
  • The National Constitution Center - Located in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more about the constitution and how it affects your life and freedom.
  • FedWorld/Flite Supreme Court Decisions Home Page - The full text of over 7000 Supreme Court decisions made between 1937 and 1975.

This site is maintained by Linda Bertland, school librarian. Please address any comments, additions, or corrections to info@sldirectory.com.