Online Resources → General Web sites
Online Resources
General Web sites
NASA Home Page -- Learn all about space and space flight; lots of neat pictures.
White House Home Page -- Learn all about the Presidency, the White House, and the government; recent events are covered; history of the Presidents and their families; special Kids' White House section.
Smithsonian Online -- Links to all the Smithsonian Museums and the National Zoo; great pictures and learning opportunities.
FCC Kidszone - The FCC kids’ zone is a safe place for children of all ages to learn fun facts about the telephone, satellites, fax machines, computers, television, radio and much, much more. Guided by their mascot “Broadband” you can learn about the FCC, find out how things work, check out rumors, find out what some tough words mean, and learn how things they use everyday were invented.
In addition to all the above, the Web site contains lots of interactive games and puzzles, surveys, telecom factoids and much more. It provides a useful tool for children to learn about the FCC and let the FCC know what’s on their minds and the site will reflect their input.
Map Blast -- Create a street map for any address.
Invention Dimension -- This is an invention resource from MIT for anyone who wants to learn about American inventors and their discoveries.
Volcano World -- Learn all about volcanoes around the world; many great pictures.
Family Planet -- A great site for parents and kids; online games and crafts; parenting advice; fun and activities; send an e-mail greeting card.
Brain Teasers -- Use your brain and have some fun at the same time
Cyber Jacques' Cyber Seas Treasure Hunt -- Play online games including Hangman, Simon Says, Fish!
Goosebumps
American Girls
The Friends of the National Zoo Kid's Page All kinds of cool animal things for kids!
National Gallery of Art - View the Exhibit At the Arts
Germantown - Learn all about our town. There is a lot to be proud of.
Sailor - Maryland's connection to the Internet. Good homework links supplied by the Maryland State Department of Education Department of Library Development Services.
Channel Four News - Get the local news and weather at this nicely-done site.
Aunt Annie's Craft Page - All kinds of neat craft things to do, from paper airplanes to piñatas.
Brendan's Amazing On-Line Anagram Generator -This is a fun site put up by a kid named Brendan over at Montgomery Blair High School. Rearrange the letters of words to make other words.
The Internet Public Library for Youth - Lots of ideas for science projects, information about cars, plus you can explore cyberspace with Dr. Internet.