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Federal government websites for kids
The document outlines the various uses and benefits of federal documents, particularly for youth and patrons in libraries. It highlights how these documents serve as valuable resources in areas such as education, health, finance, and civic engagement, available in numerous formats and through various online platforms. Additionally, it provides links to notable websites that further assist children in learning about government and other subjects.
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- 1. Federal Government Websites forKids Professional Development Office Indiana State Library
- 2. What We’ll CoverToday: • How are federal documents used ? • How are they useful for me or my patrons?? • Mobile apps • Examples of federal documents (in print). • Websites!! • Other Notable websites • Questions??
- 3. How we useFederal Documents: • Federal documents are more than just dusty, old books in the library. • Federal documents are books, comic strips, posters, magazines, CD-ROMS, and newsletters. • Federal documents can help you buy a car, house; can help you get student loans; can help you find a job; can help you live a healthy lifestyle; help you save and spend money wisely, and many other ways to help you and your family. • Federal documents can help you learn about our country and how laws are made.
- 4. Federal Documents: Thenand Now: Federal Land Patent, 1824: Federal documents can be found on laptops, Smartphones, etc.
- 6. Some Federal Documentsat the ISL: Activity Books: Activity Books :
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- 19. Kids in theHouse: http://kids.clerk.house.gov/.
- 20. Information for Middleand High School Learners: • Art and HistoryInteractive Tour of the House Chamber
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- 45. President’s Council onFitness, Sports, and Nutrition: http://www.fitness.gov/.
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- 48. CDC Page forAdolescents: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/
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- 85. Other Notable Websites: •National Archives and Records Administration (NARA): http://www.archives.gov/ (Docs Teach/National History Day) • National Library of Medicine: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/ (Visible Human Project) • U.S. Army Center of Military History: http://www.history.army.mil/
- 86. Questions????? Kimberly Brown-Harden Northwest RegionalCoordinator kbrown-harden@library.in.gov 317-650-8492
Editor's Notes
- #2 Introduction: My name is Kimberly Brown-Harden; I’m the Northwest Regional Coordinator here at the ISL. Today, we’ll go over a few federal government websites that will cover a variety of topics. Hopefully, these sites will be useful when working with children and/or young adults. Please enter questions into the chat box ; we’ll have time at the end for discussion/questions. Thanks for joining me today!
- #4 As you can see Federal documents are a part of everyday life. The earlier you start teaching kids about them and how they can be used, they will feel more comfortable and knowledgeable about federal documents as adults. The most important thing to note is that government websites are secure (for the most part), reliable, and authoritative.
- #6 Mobile apps are definitely the future of government documents. Here are just a few examples: USA Jobs, CDC, Medicare, Department of Homeland Security (DHS/FOIA), Presidential Documents, Recall.gov. You can access federal documents, apply for a job, search government services, and sign up for medical insurance with the ease and convenience of your smart phone. Young adults and adults will find this most helpful. Now, let’s take a look at some print documents here at the Indiana State Library…
- #12 This is the main page for kids.gov; Variety of age groups and topics. There’s also a section for parents and teachers to get email updates from kids.gov. This site has interesting facts, games, and resources for a variety of age groups. one-stop shop for a lot of topics: math, science, money, music, etc. There’s also a section for teachers and parents to help teach government sources to students and children.
- #13 As you can see, kids.gov has games, videos, and resources for all age groups. I clicked on the kids grade k-5 tab and clicked on ‘learn stuff’
- #14 I clicked on one of the pre-designated boxes in the middle to learn the difference between memorial veterans day. You could also choose subjects in the middle of the page to learn more about them and to get more information and resources..
- #16 Has useful information ages 4-14+ Ben’s Guide has been redesigned within the last couple of years. If you want to learn about government, how laws are made, how our President and Congress get elected, and facts about the United States-you can find that here. In addition to information, there are games and activities for different ages and skill levels!
- #17 The State Library is a Federal depository library and the regional for Indiana. We collect 100% of anything the federal government produces and publishes.
- #18 Can download and print crosswords and word search; branch o’ mania teaches you the three branches of government in a fun way.
- #20 This site is provided by the Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives. You can learn the history of the U.S. Government; notable, fun facts; and how laws are made in this country. The site has information for young learners, grade school, middle school, and high school-something for everybody!
- #21 Contains facts about the capitol as well as a coloring sheet to download, print, and decorate.
- #23 US. Mint: This site teaches about money, how money is made, and the history of the U.S. Mint. You can also learn about coins from the U.S. and other countries. There are also games and cartoons to make learning about money less painful! The Mint has information for future and current young Numismatist, a fancy name for a coin collector!
- #24 There are many games to teach about money, history, coins and just for fun. There’s categories for action, adventure, art, puzzles, facts, collecting, and multiplayer. I clicked on the wishing well game to see if my wishes would come true!
- #30 Here’s my finished product. Notice the Mint Mark I for Indiana
- #35 This site from the Bureau of Fiscal service teaches about debt, bonds, history of the treasury, and games on how to save money. Helpful quick links include games and ways to teach kids about money math. I clicked on the ‘Art of Bonds’ tab to see what was available…
- #36 The link takes you to posters published by the US government to promote bonds. Savings Bonds were very popular and common back in the day. Some of your grandparents, maybe parents may remember owning bonds. If you’ve never seen one hopefully the next slide will help.
- #37 Examples of various savings bonds: shown: series E, H, and HH
- #38 http://www.treasurydirect.gov/timeline.htm. Click on any of the milestones to get information about savings bonds and the time period. I chose 1942..
- #40 Remember, the Collaborative Summer Reading Program theme for 2016 is health and fitness!
- #41 This initiative was started by First Lady Michelle Obama to combat obesity and encourage healthy eating and physical activity. You can get recipes, and other healthy tips and resources such as planting a garden! There’s information for parents, schools, local officials, and kids. You can also check out contests like the ‘Kids State Dinner’ and ‘Winning lunch recipes’ from young people all over the United States. Let’s take a look at trying a new fruit or veggie link..
- #43 Another example of the Let’s Move Campaign is the ‘State Dinner’ Contest. The annual Healthy Lunchtime Challenge promotes cooking and healthy eating among young people across the US. The challenge invited kids ages 8-12 to join a parent or guardian in creating an original recipe that is healthy, affordable, and delicious. One winner from each U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia was selected, and they were invited to attend the 2015 Kids’ “State Dinner” at the White House. The big event took place on July 10, 2015, and the 55 young chefs and a parent or guardian joined the First Lady for a healthy lunch, featuring a selection of the winning recipes, followed by a visit to the White House Kitchen Garden. FYI: the winner for Indiana was: Abigail Horne, Age 8, with her Little Man Lunch, which is a turkey burger on a plantain bun since her little brother is sensitive to wheat/gluten. She rounded out her sandwich with a jicama and apple slaw.
- #46 Learn about healthy eating, exercise, physical activity guidelines, and other tips and resources to help live a healthy lifestyle. You can also get stories and inspiration by reading others’ stories about physical activity and how to fit it into your routines.
- #49 Many people only think of the CDC when there’s a public health crisis such as bird flu, food recalls, etc. The CDC has a page dedicated to the concerns/issues of young adults, such as: STD’s/Pregnancy, young worker safety and health, and spotlights on special topics such as LGBT youth, etc. CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) is a unique source of support for HIV, STD, and pregnancy prevention efforts in the nation's schools. DASH provides funding and technical assistance that enables state and local education agencies to deliver HIV and STD prevention programs that are scientifically sound and grounded in the latest research on effectiveness.
- #50 Dash= Division of adolescent and school health is a source of support for HIV, STD, and pregnancy prevention efforts in the nation's schools. I clicked on Health and Academics to find information about this topic.
- #51 On this page are further resources about bullying and absenteeism..
- #52 Various topics on this site: Health, safety, diseases, nutrition, etc.
- #53 There’s information for teachers, games, and the ‘scoop’ that contains information on topics as well.
- #55 The Dept of Ed. website has information and resources for parents, families, teachers, and young adults. You can find out the current issues in education by reading their blog; learn about getting money for college; and learn about colleges to find out which one has the degree you want and how to apply.
- #56 Useful tool to find and compare colleges. Can search by location, religious affiliation, specialized mission, etc.
- #58 You can search this site to look for government jobs by city and by college major. You can also look for a list of government agencies and volunteer opportunities to get valuable experience before getting into the workforce.
- #59 Are you thinking about what kind of job or career you want? Here’s a good place to start! You can click on any subject area and the Bureau of Labor Statistics has suggested occupations that may match your interest. There’s also information such as average salaries, educational requirements, skills required, etc.
- #60 Click on Student resources and choose career exploration; let’s see what a typical Librarian does and how much they make.
- #61 The Occupational Outlook Handbook is handy; you can research various careers as well as educational requirements, job outlook, and salaries.
- #63 The Federal Trade Commission protects consumers from deceptive or unfair business practices. The FTC helps to keep customers informed and helps us to understand the competitive process. You can also learn how to spot scams, how to protect your privacy, and many other important issues and concerns to protect your money. Let’s click to play!
- #64 In the virtual mall, you can play games, design ads, chat with customers and store owners, and much more. You’ll learn key consumer concepts, such as how advertising affects you, how you benefit when businesses compete, how (and why) to protect your information, and how to spot scams. What better place to do it than at the mall! Each area of the mall focuses on a different topic. To enter, choose an area. Since I’m always hungry, I chose the food court!
- #65 At the food court, you can learn about business competition, supply and demand, the history of the FTC, and mergers and monopolies. Click on each business for a specific topic: Pizza: teaches how competition helps you save money. The creamery: teaches about mergers and how they are sometimes bad for consumers. Candy Kingdom: teaches how companies come up with prices for products Cinema: see how business practices have changed over time.
- #67 America’s Library, the Library of Congress, provides a wide range of topics and information for people of all ages .You can learn about American history, famous Americans, the states, etc. There’s also a site, read.gov., which highlights books and stories for young readers.
- #69 Part of the Center of the Book. Encourages reading and information for all levels. Read.gov presents a sampling of suggested books that will spark the imagination and transport readers to new and exciting places. Look for these books in your local library.
- #73 USDA kid’s site provides information for kids, parents, and teachers about agriculture. You can learn about science, nutrition, gardening, nature, weather, animal health, etc. There are games and other fun facts and resources for people of all ages.
- #75 Natural Inquirer The Natural Inquirer contains articles on scientific research conducted by scientists at USDA on nature, such as trees, forests, wildlife, insects, outdoor activities, and water. Natural Inquirer is a middle school science education journal! Scientists report their research in journals, which enable scientists to share information with one another. This journal, Natural Inquirer, was created so that scientists can share their research with middle school students. Each article tells you about scientific research conducted by scientists in the USDA Forest Service.
- #77 Girlshealth.gov offers girls reliable, useful information on health and well-being. We cover hundreds of topics, from getting your period to stopping bullies, and from getting fit to preventing sexually transmitted infections. Girlshealth.gov was created in 2002 by the Office on Women’s Health, a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. I clicked on the link ‘your feelings’ to see the information and resources there.
- #78 Notice the information here about feelings. There’s information on emotions and feelings from happiness to anxiety. This can help open a dialogue with a young adult struggling with the emotions and feelings that come with being a teenager.
- #81 The FBI’s kids site gives a history of the FBI, types of jobs at the FBI, safety tips, and games. This site is organized into two sections: K-5th grade and middle school-12th grade. There’s a lot of information and resources for every grade level. I selected the Middle school-12th grade section.
- #82 Chose the ‘how we investigate’ link…