Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
This site contains information about the branches of the government, how laws are made, the election process, and citizenship. There are also games and other interactive activities such as “Place the State” and “Ben’s Word Find.”
The Center on Congress at Indiana University
This site provides links to interactive learning modules, including How a Member Decides to Vote, the Impact of Congress, the Dynamic Legislative Process, and Federal Budget Allocation.
C-SPAN Student Cam
A student documentary competition organized by C-SPAN every year. The documentary topic focuses on important community issues and is open to students in grades 6-12.
The Democracy Project
Fun site that explains voting and other ideas about democracy. Games include “President for a Day” and “How Does Government Affect Me.”
Justice Learning
Immerse yourself in debate and discussion about topics involving law and justice that directly affect your life. Learn how our institutions of democracy, such as the courts, Congress and the presidency, are involved in these issues. You will also find a comprehensive guide to the Constitution.
Kids in the House
Games, activities, and booklets of information on the United States House of Representatives. There are many interactive activities to learn more about these things, including “Time Traveler” and “Field Trip,” a virtual field trip to the Congress. You can also play games such as “Capitol Trivia.”
Library of Congress (For Kids and Families)
Resources for students and families about the Library of Congress and American History. Includes a link to “Today in History” providing interesting historical occurrences for every day of the year.
Picturing Modern America
Contains interactive exercises to deepen students’ understanding of common topics in studying modern America and building skills to analyze primary sources. Try your hand at “New in 1900” a game that allows you to explore inventions and technology that was new in the year 1900.
Redistricting Game
Play this game to learn about districts, redistricting, and constituents. You will be given information to help you make your decisions, but good luck trying to make everyone happy.
Scholastic Research Starters
Provides information to help students who are starting a research paper. Resources include background information about various history and social studies topics, suggested research paper topics, and in-depth information about each topic.
Student Voices
Students are encouraged to check out all of the latest resources, which include videos, links to your representatives, news that's sorted by topic and more! Whether it's preparing a bibliography for an upcoming social studies research paper or finding out who your local council members are, the Student Voices website can help.
Texas Law Related Education
This site has quite a few online games that teach about the Constitution and Texas court system. One word of caution: once you start playing the games, you might get hooked.
Whitehousekids.gov
The White House page for kids, with information and activities about U.S. and White House history, presidents, and patriotism.