Built on National Content Standards for the Social Studies, activities encourage students to investigate the political process. Iz and Auggie learn all about the cabbage people and their government. The Department of Justice Web site features fascinating pages about the FBI, criminology, and the courts. The graphics catch the eye, and the site is loaded with content. Kids in grades K through five will enjoy Working Dogs, including dogs that can smell chemicals and dogs that help find people.
Older kids can learn about civil rights, drug abuse prevention, and Internet safety.
Material is organized into Subjects, for easy access by teachers. At Meet Cool People, kids learn about volunteerism and getting involved in the community. Neat Things employs some great Web technologies, including streaming video. Visit Awesome Places includes virtual field trips and a kid's art gallery. This nonprofit organization involves kids in current elections through online participation.