Web Links

About the District of Columbia

District of Columbia: The official Web site is a first stop for information about the District of Columbia.
http://dc.gov/
District of Columbia QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau: Explore the District of Columbia's facts and figures, from population statistics to economic indicators.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/11000.html
District of Columbia: These pages from the Library of Congress focus on interesting moments in the District of Columbia's history.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es?section=es&subject=dc&x=13&y=2

District of Columbia Public Schools: This Web site provides information on educational topics including testing, technology, and grants.
http://www.k12.dc.us/
Educational Resources for District of Columbia: The U.S. Department of Education provides this list of links to District of Columbia and federal educational resources.
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_id=dc

Welcome to the White House: Visit the world's most famous address: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C., where the President of the United States lives and works. You can take a virtual tour of the White House, learn about current and past presidents and their families, find information on important issues facing the nation, and more. The White House for Kids section of this site will give you information on the location and history of the White House, as well as the children and pets who have lived there. You can also read Inside the White House, a special newsletter just for kids.
http://www.whitehouse.gov
AmericanPresident.org: This excellent site provides detailed biographies of the presidents, including a discussion of the foreign policy, domestic policy, and family life of each commander in chief. You will also find an analysis of how the presidency functions.
http://www.americanpresident.org

Quick Facts: Washington, D.C.: "Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government," from the U.S. Printing office, runs down fun facts, including the District's motto, flower, and song.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/dc.html
Welcome To Washington DC for Kids!: The Washington, D.C kids' site gives students a look at their Washington, D.C and its government.
http://kids.dc.gov/
District of Columbia Fun Facts: This is a great resource for kids, with census info made kid-friendly!
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/district_of_columbia.html