KIDS GUIDE TO INTERNET RESOURCES
ON GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
LEAGUE INFORMATION AND FILES
How to Judge A Candidate
How to Pick a Candidate
How to Pick a Judge
How to Watch a Debate
How a Bill Becomes a Law in Ohio
How a Bill Becomes a Law in Kentucky
How a Bill Becomes a Law in Indiana
Ben's Guide to US Government - Virtual Ben Franklin explains branches of U.S. Government and how they started. Learn about citizenship, elections, symbols, and more.
bensguide.gpo.gov
Congress for Kids - Interactive, fun-filled experiences designed to help
students learn about the foundation of our federal government and how
its actions affect them. Uncle Sam is the guide through website,
introducing youngsters to a new skill or knowledge, or reviewing a skill
they already have, or even testing their knowledge.
http://www.congressforkids.net
First Gov for Kids - Provides links to Federal sites and sites from
other organizations especially designed for young people. Links are
grouped by subject.
http://www.kids.gov
Government Sites for Kids - a listing of U.S. Federal Government web sites that have been designed for children and youth.
www.westga.edu/~library/depts/govdoc/kids.shtml
History and Politics Out Loud - An archive of politically significant audio materials; includes more than 100 recordings and transcripts of Lyndon B. Johnson, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr. and others.
www.hpol.org
Kids Voting USA - A nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to securing democracy for the future by involving youth in the election process today.
http://www.kidsvotingusa.org/
Rock the Vote - A non-partisan, non-profit organization founded by members of the recording industry, dedicated to protecting freedom of speech, educating young people about issues, and motivating young people to participate by registering, voting, and speaking out. www.rockthevote.com/
The PBS Kids Democracy Project - Go inside the voting booth, be president for day, find out how government affects you. Online activities aimed at grades 3 through 6.
www.pbs.org/democracy/kids
The 30 Second Candidate - PBS Democracy Project. Look inside the world of political advertising.
www.pbs.org/30secondcandidate
July 2007
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