Kids Favorites - Encyclopedia Smithsonian Here are some of the most searched items by kids on the Smithsonian site - are your favorites on here? Kids Favorites African Americans in the Harmon Foundation Collection Art of the Stamp First Ladies at the Smithsonian Gettysburg Address

Government Sites

Creating French Culture - Gives an overview of French history through the eyes of the art and culture of the times.

Flags of the World - The World Factbook - This page shows each countries flags; you can also click on the country name for more facts.

History and Archaeology - Smithsonian Magazine - Read these interesting articles on history and archaelogy topics.

History and Culture - Smithsonian Education - This site has games and resources for both American and World History.

Language Lessons - Coverdell World Wise Schools - Listen to language lessons from around the world.

Latino Center's Kids Corner - Smithsonian - View three major galleries: 1) a Kids Gallery; 2) the Son Clave Lounge featuring Latino music; 3) Meso Time, a virtual visit through Mexico’s pre-Columbian past. (Flash required)

My Wonderful World - Explore the geographic resources from the Smithsonian experts; click on a continent and start learning.

Peace Corps - Kids.gov Video Spotlight - Meet Patricia Wand, Laura Kutner and Elizabeth Spellman, former Peace Corps Volunteers.

People and Places - Smithsonian.com - Read these interesting articles and watch videos about different countries and culture.

Slide Shows - World Wise Schools - Listen to Peace Corps Volunteers talk about their experience and express their opinions through their own photographs and in their own voices.

Videos - Coverdell World Wise Schools - Vivid videos of daily life in Peace Corps countries from Kyrgyzstan and Sri Lanka to the Dominican Republic and Paraguay.

Volunteer Voices Podcasts - Listen to stories from around the world, written and read by Peace Corps Volunteers.

Other Resources

Kids Post - Get the scoop on current events and entertainment, homework help, and have fun with games, polls, and more from The Washington Post.

The Fin, Fur and Feather Bureau of Investigation (FFFBI) - The Fin, Fur and Feather Bureau of Investigation uses humor and storytelling to help you learn about places and cultures around the world.

United Nations Cyberschoolbus - Read about the history and work of the United Nations and find out facts about different countries.

Page Revised - 11/8/2011