Africa for Kids is a resource developed by PBS Kids. In an interactive manner, it shows the visitor the lives of four African children living in different countries: Ghana, South Africa, Kenya and Uganda. The resource teaches the visitor about African culture, history, geography and even economics. In addition, there is also a Swahili story that kids can listen to or read.
Colonial Williamsburg Kids Zone is a website that offers games, activities and information about life in colonial America. The games and activities featured include "Mr. Jefferson's Magical Maze," "Merchant Match-Up," "Coffee Bean Solitaire," "Revolutionary Fireworks Frenzy," "Colonial Gardener" and "Drum Corps Tryout." The resource also provides children with information about 18th century people, including members of royalty, plantation owners, tradespeople, slaves, red coats, the militia, farmers and colonial children.
Kids Around the World, a resource sponsored by the National Peace Corps Association, allows all English-speaking children to find out information about their peers in different corners of the world. In addition to an interview with a child, users are able to see her photos and learn about her country. The child using this resource will be able to meet children from Jordan, South Africa, Sudan, Bosnia, Romania, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Peru, Mongolia, China, Pakistan and Vietnam. By studying this resource and learning other cultures, American kids will be well prepared for a life in a global world.
Maps: Tools for Adventure, a resource created by the National Geographic magazine, is sure to appeal to any curious child. This resource, in a very engaging and entertaining fashion, teaches children how to use maps. Children need to find their way, share information, look at patterns and solve problems by looking at maps of continents, cities and even subway routes.