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.