Government Sites

Internet FDA
The web site of the Food and Drug Administration.

The Library of Congress
An excellent resource (including primary sources) of American History . You can also access current bills under consideration in the House and Senate through THOMAS.

U.S. Department of Education
Useful to educators - data from the National Center for Education Statistics; also information on grants available. For students - some useful information on financial assistance for college.

U.S. Department of Justice
Students will be interested in the "Justice for Kids and Youth" page.

U.S. House of Representatives
Current information, as well as information on the history of the House. You can e-mail your congressman from here.

The United States Senate
History of the Senate, as well as current information on legislation being considered. You can e-mail your senator from here. Includes excellent explanation of the legislative process.

U.S. State Department
Students will especially like the "Digital Diplomacy for Students" pages. Click on "Outreach" from the homepage to access it.

The White House
Information on the presidential and vice presidential families, also White House history. You can access the latest press releases, listen to speeches. An excellent site full of student-friendly information.