City of Perry, Georgia: Kids Page

Hey Kids! Welcome to the City site designed especially for you.

Check out the Programs under the Parks & Recreation section.

Enter into the Perry Fire Department's coloring contest.

Brush up on your Babysitting Safety Tips and learn about Bicycle Safety, Laws and Registration, with help from the Perry Police Department.

Check out http://www.afterschool.gov/ A safe, fun and educational web sites for kids and teens; database of more than 100 grant and loan programs from the federal government; community success stories and opportunities to network and government guides, reports, research, and links.

1 Stop for Great Kids Sites http://www.kids.gov This site shows kids great web-stuff from all around the government. You can visit the CIA, The National Zoo, and all 50 states. You can go to the White House, the Congress, or travel the globe. If you just want to browse, this is a great place to start!

The Party Supplies Hut is proud to provide elementary education teachers and parent material beneficial for lesson planning that will help create an active learning environment fun for kids. Check them out at http://partysupplieshut.com.

Archives, Records, and Historical Documents http://www.archives.gov/education This is a great site for history fans, for those who love to do primary source research (or find out more about it!), and for students who want to build a school archive. Learn about the Presidential Libraries, the Constitution, and much more from the National Archives and Records Administration.

The Environment http://www.epa.gov/students/ Learn more about the importance of conservation, recycling, and environmental clean-up. This site from the Environmental Protection Agency helps you understand how to make a difference in your neighborhood and for the entire planet. Environmental Health Science http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/home.htm

Transportation: Education and Careers http://www.bts.gov/edu and Roads and Highways http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/index.htm If you love to drive in cars and fly in planes, or if you are just curious about how we move things from place to place, then check out these sites from the U.S. Department of Transportation. You'll learn more about America's roads, and find out about making a career out of being on-the-go.

The FBI http://www.fbi.gov/fbikids.htm The Federal Bureau of Investigation tells you all about special agents and crime prevention. Make sure to check out the section for elementary-school students.

Forestry and Agriculture http://www.usda.gov/news/usdakids/index.html Meet Smokey the Bear, figure out what is growing in your own backyard, and learn about camping and nature walks by checking out this site from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Geology and the Earth http://www.usgs.gov/education Visit this site from the U.S. Geological Survey and explore things on, in, around, and about the earth. Learn more about plants, animals, land, water, and maps. Learn how biology, geology, hydrology, and geography can help us understand our changing world.

Girl Power! http://www.health.org/gpower/index.htm Girl Power is especially for pre-teen and teenage girls. Learn about being body-wise and speaking out. Meet great women and girls who have done amazing things -- including win the Women's Soccer World Cup. Have fun with this site, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Kids Next Door: Neighborhoods and Communities http://www.hud.gov/kids/kids.html Visit new places, meet great people, and learn to be a good citizen on this site from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

NASA http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/home/index.html Build and fly your own plane, learn how satellites explore earth, and visit Jupiter with the spacecraft Galileo. This site makes all of NASA your playground!

National Science Foundation http://www.nsf.gov/home/students/ If you are always wondering how and why, you probably love science. The National Science Foundation is here to help you ask and answer questions about everything from telling the age of trees to the speed of a butterfly's flight. The Magic School bus and Bill Nye, the Science Guy are just some of the fun things sponsored by the NSF!

Peace Corps http://www.peacecorps.gov/kids/index.html The Peace Corps Kids World is a fun place where you can learn about folktales and food from around the globe. You can also learn about how Peace Corps volunteers make a difference in people's lives.

Postal Service http://www.usps.com/ If you love getting letters, you think stamps are fun, or you just need to look up the zip code for a friend who lives out of town, visit the U.S. Postal Service's site for kids and teens.

Satellites and Reconnaissance http://www.nrojr.gov/ Satellites orbit the earth, taking pictures so that we can learn more about the world we live in. To find out more, visit this site sponsored by the National Reconnaissance Office.

Smoke-Free Kids http://www.smokefree.gov Learn about the dangers of smoking, and send away for posters that let people know how important it is to be smoke-free. These sites are sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Social Security http://www.ssa.gov/kids/kids.htm If you want to know more about what people mean when they talk about things like "social security," "insurance" and "retirement," check out this site from the Social Security Administration.

State Department http://www.state.gov/www/digital_diplomacy/index.html How does the United States relate to other countries? What is a diplomat, and where do diplomats work? Find out the answers to these questions, and many more, by going to the U.S. Department of State's site for students.

White House for Kids http://www.whitehouse.gov/WH/kids/html/kidshome.html Join the First Pets, Socks and Buddy, for a tour of the White House. You'll learn about White House history, and be able to send a letter to the President. You'll also find copies of the newsletter for kids, Inside the White House.

Bonus.com http://www.bonus.com This is a safe site with hundreds of games, puzzles, and other fun stuff for kids. Check it out!

The Census http://www.census.gov Every ten years the federal government counts the people of America. Check out this Census site for more about our changing demographics, and for statistics about housing, income, and poverty. You can even get specific information about your state and county. And if you are interested in local work, be sure to see the section on Census jobs.

Consumer Information http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/ You're a consumer, and you have a right to know what you're buying. The Consumer Information Center publishes information from across the Federal government on everything from cars to money to small businesses. Find out more on this site.

Defense and National Security http://www.defenselink.mil Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines: all of these branches of the military are parts of the U.S. Department of Defense. If you want to know more about the U.S. military, or about what the military is doing around the world right now, check out this site. And if you are curious about the Pentagon --the world's largest office building -- make sure to take the Virtual Pentagon Tour http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/pentagon/.

Don't Smoke http://www.cdc.gov/TOBACCO/tips_4_youth/facts.htm It's simple: don't smoke. Here's why, from the Center for Disease Control. Drug

Control and Substance Abuse http://www.mediacampaign.org Get the straight dope on drugs and other lifestyle issues. No scare tactics -- just the facts, from the Office of National Drug Control Policy.

Emergencies and Disasters http://www.fema.gov/kids/index.htm Are you prepared in case of emergency? Learn all about tornadoes, hurricanes, and even tsunamis; and get the latest updates on disasters around the country from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Energy http://www.sandia.gov/ESTEEM/home.html It's all about energy. From the sun to your local gas station, from windmills to global climate change, energy is what makes it all go. Check out this site from the U.S. Department of Energy to see how it all fits together.

Environmental Health Science http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/home.htm If you want to learn more about human health and the world around us -- how scientists discover links between our well-being and the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the buildings we live in -- then check out this site. Great for students interested in careers in medicine or environmental research!

Food, Nutrition, and Health http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7teens.html Eating disorders, food labeling, preventing STDs, and the dangers of sun damage are all subjects of these articles on food and nutrition written especially for teenagers by the Food and Drug Administration.

Geology and the Earth http://www.usgs.gov/education Visit this site from the U.S. Geological Survey often and explore things on, in, around, and about the earth. Learn more about plants, animals, land, water, and maps. Learn how biology, geology, hydrology, and geography can help us understand our changing world.

Jobs with the Government http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ The U.S. government is one of the largest employers in the world. Go to this Office of Personnel Management site to find out more about how you can get in on the action; make sure to see the special sections on summer, entry-level, and worker-trainee jobs. Also be sure to go to the special sites for the Student Educational Employment Program http://www.opm.gov/employ/students/index.htm and the Student Volunteer Service http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/b1p.htm.

Justice for Kids and Youth http://www.usdoj.gov/kidspage/ Civil rights, getting involved in crime prevention, DNA testing, polygraphs, and fingerprint identification are just some of the things you'll find on this U.S. Department of Justice site. Make sure to check out the special sections for elementary and middle and high school students.

Money for College http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/Students/ Everything you ever wanted to know about finding financial aid -- you can even apply on-line for grants or loans on this U.S. Department of Education site.

Museums of the Smithsonian Institution http://www.si.edu/ The Smithsonian is sometimes called "America's attic." It is a set of 16 museums and galleries, plus the National Zoo. Altogether it owns over 140 million items that are important to America's history, from the Apollo spacecraft that landed on the moon to the Woolworth's lunch counter where the first civil rights movement sit-in took place. Click here to see it all.

National and Community Service http://www.cns.gov/ Through AmeriCorps and other service programs, you can learn leadership skills while helping those in your community. Check out this Corporation for National Service site to find out how to become part of the America's amazing volunteer force.

Nuclear Energy and Regulation http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/non-renewable/nuclear.html Nuclear energy: find out all about it -- from reactors and radiation to waste and planning in case of emergency -- on this students' site from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Oceans and the Atmosphere http://www.noaa.gov & Weather http://www.nws.noaa.gov Are you interested in mapping the ocean floor, charting the seas and the skies, or learning more about dangerous weather? Check out these sites from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the National Weather Service, for the latest information!

Science and Agriculture http://www.nalusda.gov/youthkids.html If you are looking for science project ideas, want to know more about nutrition and healthy meals, or are interested in farming, check out this site from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Think College http://www.ed.gov/thinkcollege/index.html If you want to go to college, but aren't sure how to get there, come visit this site. Find out how to apply for financial aid, check out the classes you may need to take, tour your colleges choices, and see what things you can do now to help yourself later. Even Middle School http://www.ed.gov/thinkcollege/early/ isn't too early to start thinking college!

Transportation: Education and Careers http://www.bts.gov/edu & Roads and Highways http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/education/index.htm If getting there is your idea of a good time, or if you just love the open road, then check out these sites on from the U.S. Department of Transportation. You'll get a history of America's amazing transportation infrastucture, and learn more about careers for those on the go.

Treasury http://www.treasury.gov/education/ Everything you ever wanted to know about money -- from taxes to starting a business, from bills and coins to a history of the U.S. banking system -- is right here on this U.S. Department of Treasury site.

U.S. House of Representatives http://www.house.gov The U.S. House of Representatives is one of the two houses of Congress that make up the legislative branch of our government. Find out how to write to your congressman or congresswoman (who represent local districts), learn more about pending legislation, and get information about visiting the House in Washington, DC.

U.S. Senate http://www.senate.gov The U.S. Senate is one of the two houses of Congress that make up the legislative branch of our government. Find out how to write to your senators (every state has two), learn more about senatorial committees, and get information about visiting the Senate in Washington, DC.

Web 66 http://anduin.eldar.org/~ben/happen/html/k12/131.html Come take a ride on Route 66, see where the open road takes you.

White House http://www.whitehouse.gov The White House site will help you stay up-to-date on the Executive Branch of Government. Headline news, an extensive library of White House documents, and a history of the White House are all yours at the click of a button.

Working Teens http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/ If you work, you need to know about minimum wage, workers' safety for teens, and child labor, so check out this site from the U.S. Department of Labor.

YouthInfo http://www.hhs.gov/kids/ You're a teen in the US and you want to know where you stand? Doing a report about teen issues? Here's a site FOR and ABOUT teens that covers the latest in statistics, reports, programs, grants and upcoming events concerning American adolescents. YouthInfo is sponsored by the US Department of Health and Human Resources.

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