Elections for Kids

Got questions about the campaigns, the elections, or the candidates? These sites win:

Electing a President for Kids
Simple, to the point. Great starting place. (9+)

Ben's Guide to the U.S Government for Kids
This site offers an uncomplicated general guide to the U.S. government, including the election process, for grades 3 and up. Younger kids may enjoy the online coloring book and the other interactives, which includes connect-the-dots and maze games. (9+)

BrainPOP on Presidential Elections
Tim and Moby explain everything from primary elections to the electoral college system. (10+)

Scholastic's Election 2008
Everything you want to know. And try the election Game “You’re the candidate.”(10+)

PBS Kids Democracy Project
Great overview of how government affects kids' everyday lives, plus a look at voting rights through U.S history. Don't miss the interactive "President for a Day" simulation. (10+)

Election Connection
Meet the candidates, check out the issues, and play campaign games. (10+)

Rock the Vote
Teen-oriented non-partisan and non-profit that engages and informs young people about their voting rights. Read the Blog, win music if you get your friends to register to vote, and get web banners for your site.  (12+)

The Living Room Candidate
Campaign commercials from 1952-2008. (12+)

Sunday, 14 September 2008 | 12305 hits | Print |  E-mail

Number Square

Try this interactive number square and see if you can make the numbers add up right. Starts easy but gets harder!
http://www.pdoodle.com/funhouse/numbersquare.html

Sunday, 18 May 2008 | 4238 hits | Print |  E-mail

Cyberchase

These computer and space-related games are so much fun you don't even know you're practicing math!
http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/

Sunday, 18 May 2008 | 3421 hits | Print |  E-mail

Rainforest Maths

Original and fun math games and interactives all with a rainforest theme. The major themes here are numbers, arithmetic, volume, and measurement. A wonderful site with lots of animation and charm!
http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/rainforestmaths/RAINFORESTmaths.html

Thursday, 15 May 2008 | 12198 hits | Print |  E-mail

Count Us In

Here's a site that starts easily enough, with simple counting games. But it quickly gets to harder stuff. Can you tell time? Can you do it with both analog and digital clock faces? Try the "Match Up Time" game. There are also games with volume, fractions, and more.
http://www.abc.net.au/countusin/default.htm

Thursday, 01 May 2008 | 3384 hits | Print |  E-mail