Explore the following resources to learn all about the U.S. government!
These educational websites offer games, activities, and engaging information about government, history, science, and more. Dive in and discover something new! Whether you're curious about government, science, or history, you'll find something cool here.
Learn About the Government:
Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government
Discover how the U.S. government works with age-specific guides, games, and activities.
Ben's Guide to the U.S. GovernmentDesigned to inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government, It is our hope that Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government fulfills that role.
Kids in the House
Learn about the U.S. House of Representatives and how laws are made with interactive games and resources.
Kids in the HouseThe U.S. House of Representatives plays an important role in the United States government. Learn more about its Members, responsibilities, and history through these lessons and activities.
CIA Kids' Zone
Discover the CIA's role in keeping America safe with games, puzzles, and stories.
CIA Spy KidsActually, anyone who wants to dig a little deeper into intelligence-related topics is welcome here. Explore our lesson plans and “briefings” on topics like spy history, code breaking, and how intelligence actually works.
Explore History, Culture and More!:
Smithsonian Kids
Learn about history, culture, and science through interactive and fun content.
Smithsonian KidsThe Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, with 21 museums and the National Zoo—shaping the future by preserving heritage, discovering new knowledge, and sharing our resources with the world.
The Institution was founded in 1846 with funds from the Englishman James Smithson (1765–1829) according to his wishes “under the name of the Smithsonian Institution, an establishment for the increase and diffusion of knowledge.” We continue to honor this mission and invite you to join us in our quest.
Experience Science Adventures:
NASA
Explore science and space with NASA's educational activities and resources.
NASA Kids' ClubHello, Earth Kids! Welcome to NASA Kids’ Club – a place to play games and learn about NASA! Play Kids' Club Games!
NASA Kids ScienceNASA Kids Science is currently in development! It will be the home of all NASA Science games, videos, articles, and activities for kids. Stay tuned for more information! Until then, explore the current selection of fun NASA Science websites for kids.
NASA Internship ProgramsNASA offers several opportunities for students to undertake meaningful and challenging projects that truly make an impact on humanity.
NASA STEM Opportunities and Activities for StudentsMultiple challenges and opportunities reaching a broad audience of middle and high schools, colleges, and universities across the nation.
Learn Through Fun U.S. Government Games & Trivia:
U.S. Mint Coin Classroom - Mint History Trivia
Learn more about the U.S. Mint’s history by completing the history trivia challenge. Explore the History Timeline to find answers to trivia questions.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Games & Quizzes
Explore engaging games and quizzes that help you learn about employment, inflation, and the economy.
Primary Source Educational Tool
DocsTech
Students and teachers can explore thousands of letters, photographs, speeches, posters, political cartoons, maps, patents, videos, audio recordings, graphs, legislation, telegrams, court documents, amendments, draft cards, executive orders, citizenship documents, census records, and more from the National Archives. Teachers can also create or edit lesson plans on historical topics.
