Congress for Kids

Type of Resource: Online Unit, Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities
Free or Fee: Fee
Computer Needs: None Apparent
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Recommendation:

This is a site full of information and well designed to interest students. While the site is reading heavy, teachers can break up the components over several class periods or utilize only what's relevant to their curriculum. Some of the 'Show What You Know' activities are simply crosswords or word finds. Choosing which activities students engage with will focus their time on the learning centered activities.

Description:

From the website: "Learning about the federal government doesn't have to be boring. Congress for Kids gives you access to interactive, fun-filled experiences designed to help you learn about the foundation of our federal government and how its actions affect you. Although designed for students in grades fourth through high school, other students, teachers, parents, and interested citizens will find helpful, engaging activities, too. "Using appealing, full-color illustrations, and engaging activities, this site will extend your learning in the basics about the American federal government. "Uncle Sam is your guide through Congress for Kids. He will introduce you to a new skill or bit of knowledge, or review a skill you already have, or even test your knowledge."

Possible uses:

Teachers can utilize part or all of this site to teach about Congress. Activities are provided after each reading via a 'Show What You Know' button. Several quizzes can also be used throughout the study. Students in small groups can study a component of the site and report back to the whole class. This site is created by The Dirksen Congressional Center. Link to the home page or find it at http://www.dirksencenter.org/ A free, credited workshop is offered through the Center to teachers wanting to learn new information and strategies for teaching about Congress. Find this at the 'Congress in the Classroom' link from the home page.

Related Resources:

4-5, 6-8, 9-12+

Social Studies : Government

Online Unit, Research Resources, Teacher Tools and Information, Online Activities