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White House for Kids
"In a tradition started with the Clinton administration, kids are welcomed to the White House by the first pets: Spotty and Barney (the Bush’s dogs), India (their cat) and Ofelia (a longhorn cow.) And no, Ofelia does not live in the White House, but rather on President Bush’s Texas ranch. Best clicks are Spotty’s tour of the White House ( "The White House is larger than any dog house I’ve ever seen, that’s for sure." ) and the biographies of the President, First Lady, Vice-President, and Mrs. Cheney. Which lead one to wonder if Mrs. Bush is the First Lady, why isn’t the Vice-President’s wife called the Second Lady?"
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White House
"Serving as the home page for the United States president, the White House Web site is a mix of politics and history. Politics is covered with presidential photo montages, an archive of speeches and press briefings, and presidential policy statements. History is found in the Blue Room (look for History & Tours.) Here you can join an online tour of the White House; learn about its past residents; and view a small portion of the White House’s art collection. An excellent kids section, with games and coloring pages, is found by visiting the "KIDS" link near the top of the front page."
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WashingtonPost.com: Supreme Court
"A mix of news, features, quizzes and database make this WashingtonPost.com Supreme Court site outstanding! Visit to learn about recent decisions, peruse photo essays, and read About the Supreme Court (great info for school reports.) Don’t overlook the three quizzes one interactive, and the others printable. "The first chief justice of the United States took the oath of office on October 19, 1789. Who was he?""
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Washington Post: Search 50 States
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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United States Senate
"The best educational material is found in Reference and the most unexpected in Art & History, where you can "explore institutional history, biographies, art exhibits, and historical statistics." Highlights from both sections include a glossary of congressional vocabulary, colorful senatorial stories (not all true), an annotated time line of pivotal moments in the history of the Senate, an exploration of art in the Senate wing of the U.S. Capitol, and a Senate quiz. "Who was the only Senator to serve from three states?" Click on Learn More on the Art & History page for a link to the answer."
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United States House of Representatives
"There are many reasons to stop by the virtual House of Representatives. You can look up your congressman by zip code. Visit your congressmen’s website. Or learn about the legislative process by clicking on Educational Links (in the left-hand blue menu) and look for Tying It All Together. This single-page summary of the legislative process describes the four ways a proposal can be introduced to Congress: a bill, a joint resolution, a concurrent resolution, or a simple resolution."
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U.S. Supreme Court
"The official U.S. Supreme Court site has oodles of educational material (downloadable in Adobe Acrobat PDF) in the About the Supreme Court section. Skip the Brief Overview (which only lists hours and other administrative details) and jump into The Court as an Institution, The Court and Its Traditions, The Court and Its Procedures and The Court Building. Biographies of the current justices, and a listing of all past justices, are also found here. A fabulous photo gallery and info for D.C. visitors wanting to hear oral arguments await you in Visiting the Court."
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Travel Channel: Lady Liberty
"This Lady Liberty site is part of Travel Channel’s American Icon’s series, and is my pick of the day because of its interactivity. Click on Lady Liberty’s hot spots (such as her torch, crown, or tablet) to learn more about her. As you click, two short features will appear in the text box. Use the up and down triangles to navigate through the articles. Next stop is the Journey to Ellis Island, for audio stories from immigrants. And for a final treat, be sure to view the three-minute special Lady Liberty tribute slide show."
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Time: 200 Years of White House
A Surfnetkids Honorable Mention site.
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The Virtual Smithsonian
"The Smithsonian is often referred to as "our nation’s attic" as it holds more than 140 million artifacts for "the increase and diffusion of knowledge". The Virtual Smithsonian exhibit celebrates the Smithsonian’s 150th anniversary and highlights 360 specimens from the fourteen Smithsonian museums along with a virtual walk to the Castle (as the Smithsonian Institution Building is affectionately known.) The story is told in QuickTime and Shockwave with images, video and audio clips, and rotating 3-D morphing artifacts. Before you enter, click First Time Visitor, and the Virtual Smithsonian will test your browser, and let you know if you are missing any required plug-ins."
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