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News for and by Kids
TIME FOR KIDS
Go to this site if you want to understand what's happening in the news and read articles that are relevant to kids. There are also articles written by kid reporters about a whole range of things, games and polls.Recommended by Martin Jacobs

American Presidents
Internet Public Library
If you're doing a report on an American president, check out this site. It has detailed information, including how long each president was in office as well as the history of their presidency.Recommended by Max Santiago

An Atlas with Everything
Fact Monster
If you love social studies and are looking for a detailed site about geography, look here. In the atlas, you can click on a place and it gives you cities in that location. It also has state maps, country profiles, geography games and other geography information.Recommended by Bryan Geter

An Overview of Art, Science and History
Smithsonian Institute
If you need information about art, science or history, there is something for you on this huge website. The site has educational information about so many topics. You'll learn about art from different regions andcultures around the world. There is also information about crafts, graphic arts, music, painting, photography, aviation, inventors and scientists, archeology, ancient cultures and so much more.Recommended by Zack Dale

Social Studies Project Ideas
National Geographic
Need a good starter for a social studies project? From history to geography to world cultures, this site's got it covered. Most articles are presented as interactive activities, making learning just a bit more fun.Recommended by Brooke Prouty

The Government and You
PBS Kids
If you're doing research on the U.S. government, take a look at this site. It presents unusual facts in an interesting way about voting, how government affects you and more.Recommended by Angelina Incorvaia

U.S. History Help
Library of Congress
The biographical and historical information on this site is very useful if you need help with social studies homework on American history. The games are also great: I learned a lot while having fun.Recommended by Madie Kelterborn