Find Your State Government Website Visit the government website for each state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and outlying areas. Official State Government Websites

Government Sites

Alabama History for Kids - Learn about important people of Alabama, the state emblems, and governors.

Alaska Kids' Corner - History, culture and facts about Alaska.

American Samoa - World Fact Book - Learn interesting facts about American Samoa.

Apportionment - Apportionment is the process of dividing the seats in the House of Representatives among the 50 states based on the population figures collected during the decennial census. This video explains how it works.

Arkansas Kids - Learn fun facts about the state, famous Arkansans, find out which products are made here and more. (Flash required)

Census for Teens - Find state facts and fun activities, learn whether it's worth it to stay in school to earn a higher degree, and play games to learn more about the Census Bureau.

Delaware's Kids Page - Links to all of Delaware's kids' websites, learn about fun things to do in the state, get homework help and more.

District Of Columbia - Find a Park - Click on the map to get a high resolution PDF of Washington DC and it's National Parks.

Explore the States - Find out interesting facts and history about your state.

FactFinder Kids' Corner - Learn about the U.S. Census and get facts about your state.

Florida for Kids - Learn about Florida's cultures, settlement, and facts about the state.

Florida Water Matters - Learn how to protect precious water resource.

Hawaii for Kids - Hawaiian facts for kids, including state facts, famous Hawaiians, printable coloring pages, lesson plans and finding your Hawaiian name!

Idaho - Just for Kids - Learn facts about Idaho, the Capitol Building, history, maps and much more.

Illinois Facts - Provides you with a vast amount of reference information on Illinois.

Iowa For Youth - Learn about Iowa colleges and universities, fun state facts, get homework help and more.

Kansas Kids - Learn about Kansas and it's history; you can also print our your own coloring pages.

Local Legacies - Celebrating Community Roots - Select a state, territory or commonwealth to view lists of community events and celebrations in your area.

Louisiana Kids' Page - Ask questions to a librarian, get help with homework, learn to make a worm farm and more.

Maine Kid's Page - Learn all about Maine, play games and meet Mozzie Moose and Loretta Lobster. (Flash required)

Maryland's Kids Page - Everything you wanted to know about Maryland, including famous people from Maryland, places to visit and census information.

Massachusetts Kids' Zone - Find out the state facts, symbols and statistics.

Minnesota Kids Page - This page can help researching school projects, fun activities, information about Minnesota and parent resources.

Mississippi State Facts - Mississippi is named for the Mississippi river which forms its western boundary and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The name roughly translated from Native American folklore means "Father of Waters." Learn more about the state symbols and state flag.

Missouri Xplor - You can play the leaf invaders game or visit the 'No More Trash!' web site for information on how you can help clean up Missouri! And don't forget to check out the most recent issue of Outside In from the Missouri Conservationist.

Montana Student Study Guide - Get a brief history, find out what the state symbols are and meet some famous Montanans.

MontanaKids - Learn about industry, plants and animals, travelling, history and more and play games to teach you about the state.

Nebraska - Facts About Nebraska - Read interesting facts about Nebraska: state symbols, famous Nebraskans, and frequently asked questions.

New Jersey Kids - Go on a New Jersey scavenger hunt, play fun games to learn about the state and more.

New Mexico - Learn about New Mexico - Find historical timelines, eco-regions, wildlife refuges and more.

North Carolina's Kids Page - Learn about state legends and ghost stories, fun facts and statistics, recreation and get homework help.

North Dakota State Facts - Learn about the the state symbol, the state hymn, places to visit and famous North Dakotans.

Ohio Public Safety for Kids - Games and links to teach kids about public safety issues. (Shockwave required)

Pennsylvania Environmental Protection for Kids - Learn about reducing air pollution; making sure your drinking water is safe; promoting advanced energy technology.

Pennsylvania Just 4 Kids - Learn about internet safety (Flash required)

Puerto Rico - World Fact Book - Learn interesting facts about Puerto Rico.

South Carolina Facts and History - Complete a school report, start genealogy research or just learn more about South Carolina.

State Facts for Students - For each state, there's information on population, geography, business, history, and more!

State Government Websites - Visit the government website for each state, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories and outlying areas.

Texas SenateKids - Play games, explore the Texas Capitol, and learn all about the Texas state government.

U.S. Virgin Islands - Learn about the islands of St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas.

Utah - I Love History - Learning resources for young people, teachers, and anyone interested in Utah's past.

Utah - Kids.Utah.gov - Find out about parks and recreation, zoos and parks, schools and education and more. (Flash required)

Vermont Kids Home Page - Learn about the state emblems, history, and government of Vermont. (Flash required)

Washington - All About Washington State - Just about everything you want to know about Washington State can be found here. From geography to population and government to politics. Excellent resource for home and classroom projects.

Wisconsin Kids Pages - Games, trivia and other cool stuff sponsored by the state of Wisconsin.

Wyoming Kids Page - Read stories about Wyoming, learn about schools, wildlife, visiting the state and more.

Other Resources

American Centuries - View from New England - Explore American history with this collection of historic artifacts and documents from New England.

Capital Word Search - Not for the faint of heart, this tricky word search poses a good challenge for you. Search the puzzle for the names of state capitals, and learn a lot about state nicknames along the way.

Color the States and Dates - Use this worksheet to determine the year that each state became part of the United States. Then, color the states that fall into each time period a different color.

Guam - Learn about the culture of Guam.

Kentucky Bug Connection - A guide to Kentucky's insects, spiders, and related arthropods. See pictures, read biological profiles, collection tips, and folklore about Kentucky's most fascinating creatures.

Montana Dinosaur Trail - The Montana Dinosaur Trail was created to highlight the unique and, in many cases, world class dinosaur displays, interpretation and programs found in Montana.

State Identification Quiz - Fill in the names of the states and keep it for reference.

Stately Knowledge - Helps you find out the basic facts of any state and including Washington, D.C.

Tennessee Valley Authority for Kids - Play games, get homework help and watch videos while learning to help protect the environment with this interactive site.

Page Revised - 1/11/2012