UNICEF's The Voices of Youth Web
site at www.unicef.org/voy lets you
discuss how to make the world a
better place. The Meeting Place
explores how kids your age face the
struggles of war, hunger and child
labor. You can also read stories about
young children who have to work in
factories. The Learning Place offers
activities to test your knowledge
about polio, HIV/AIDS, and children
and work. Your voice is important, so let it be heard.
Explore the lives of five families and the 200-year history of a single house. Smithsonian's National Museum of American History presents Within These Walls ... at http://americanhistory.si.edu/house . This house was built before the American Revolution and was dismantled in 1963. Now it is an exhibit in the museum. Learn about five families who lived in this house: the Choates, Dodges, Caldwells, Lynches and Scotts. Play the Go Back in Time game to see how historians piece together clues. You'll be amazed what's within these walls.
You are needed in the Oval Office at
the PBS Kid's Democracy Project at http://pbskids.org/democracy . This
site explains how the government
affects your life. When it is time to
Cast Your Vote, you'll want to know
where you stand on the issues in
order to make an informed decision.
Step into the Voting Time Machine and travel back to important dates
in democracy. You can also take on the role of the President for a Day.
You are an essential part of your government, so get involved.
The rolling hills and bountiful
parklands of Scotland await you at www.scone-palace.co.uk . Scone
Palace rests at the heart of Scotland
and is rich with history, legend and
hospitality. Discover the Stone of
Scone, which has been used to crown
Scottish monarchs for more than 1,000 years. Salmon fishing is a
popular pastime at the Ultimate Shooting Estate with its flowing rivers
and beautiful landscape. Also, learn about botanist David Douglas,
who's famous for his extensive work with forestry.
Southern Native American Pow Wows
are rich in tradition and culture. Visit
http://library.thinkquest.org/3081 to
learn about Pow Wow Etiquette and
Terminology. Pow wows showcase both
men's and women's Dance Styles, and
each dance requires certain clothing and
movement. Drum and Songs are
important parts of pow wows that
create the rhythm and music for the
dancers. Craft lovers can learn about
lane stitch beadwork. You'll be pow
wow-ed by this site.