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Release Date: August 2008

EXPLORING CAREERS WITH KIDS.GOV

Does your child use their imagination by pretending to be a doctor, singer, or athlete? You never know where their dreams will take them. A great way for kids to learn more about the things that interest them is to log on to Kids.gov.

Kids.gov is the official kids’ web portal for the U.S. government. Kids.gov has three sections—one with content appropriate for children in grades K-5, one for children in grades 6-8, and one for teachers. Parents don’t have to worry about unsafe links or advertising on Kids.gov. All the websites linked on Kids.gov are trustworthy so children can browse freely. Kids.gov is a place for children to explore, learn, and have fun!

Kids.gov is a great resource for finding lots of different career paths. There are many descriptions of jobs, including what an FBI special agent or a zookeeper does day-to-day. One federal job that’s spotlighted on Kids.gov is that of Peace Corps volunteer. The Peace Corps is a federal agency that is devoted to world peace and friendship. While volunteering for the Peace Corps for a period of two years, young adults work overseas and learn skills that will help them prepare for other jobs later in life. If your child likes helping others solve problems, they might be a good Peace Corps volunteer. Log on to Kids.gov and find lots of other jobs to excite your child’s imagination, from NASA astronauts and architects to research scientists and artists.

As your kids head back to school, Kids.gov’s 1,300 web pages can assist them with homework and projects in math, science, and social studies. And with the election approaching, Kids.gov offers children the chance to learn more about the process of electing a president and vice president.

Kids.gov is fun, easy to navigate, and a great place to learn more outside the classroom. And it’s not just for kids. For teachers, Kids.gov offers links to lesson plans and fun classroom activities like games for teaching kids about protecting their privacy online and using the metric system.

Your kids will have a great time exploring and learning with Kids.gov, the official kids’ web portal for the U.S. government.

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