Classroom Internet Library

Civics Sites for Kids

Tolerence.org
Find out if you have any hidden biases with a series of tests created by psychologists at Yale University and the University of Washington that measure unconscious bias. You can test for bias in race, gender, age, sexual orientation, American identity, and body image. The site from the Southern Poverty Law Center also features sections on deconstructing biased language, hidden bias in images, tolerance in the news, tracking hate groups, and finding the truth in hate music, and hate web sites. Visit the Kids section, Planet Tolerance, for true stories of key players in the Civil Rights Movement, add you art work to the One World Mural, or create a personalized storybook about friendship.
Intended Audience: Children, Teens, Adults Reading Level: Elementary-High School Teacher Section: Yes Teen Section: Yes Kid Section: Yes Searchable: Yes

Ben's Guide to U.S. Government for Kids
Ben Franklin is your guide at this site that explores U.S. history, geography, civics, and citizenship from the U.S. Government Printing Office. With separate guides designed specifically for grades K-2; 3-5; 6-8; and 9-12, the site can be used by students of all ages. In additions to sections on our nation; how laws are made; the branches of government; the election process; and citizenship, you will also find interactive games and activities.
Intended Audience: General Reading Level: Varies Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

Kids in the House
Learn about role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House of Representatives and learn about the legislative process and its effect on citizens. You can find out how laws are made, go back in time and learn about important events that have taken place on the floor of the House, learn about some of the people who have served in the U.S. House of Representatives, or try your hand at a House trivia game. You will also find a collection of lesson plans.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary, Middle Teacher Section: Yes Searchable: No

White House for Kids
Take a tour of the White House with Flat Stanley, test your White House and American history knowledge with a quiz, find out about life in the White House, read about the Presidents and print out coloring sheets for them, or play some games.
Intended Audience: Students Reading Level: Elementary Teacher Section: No Searchable: No