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Congress for Kids
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Not age appropriate for kids under 7, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10. -
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Common Sense says
Text-heavy government site could be more fun.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 10 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Congress for Kids
Parents need to know that this informative site, hosted by the nonpartisan, nonprofit Dirksen Congressional Center, gives a solid -- but lengthy and text-heavy -- overview of how the federal government works. Users can search for information on the site or access online search engines like Yahoo and Google. There are no ads and fairly simple to use, but with sentences like "abuse of power or failure to uphold these responsibilities cannot be tolerated" kids need to know how to read well, or have an adult explain things to them.
Read our full review by Erin Brereton
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about finding reliable information on the Web. Why is a site created by an educational professional better to go to than a site you just come across during a search? How can you tell if you can trust what you're reading on a site? Families can also talk about why it's important to learn about the government. Why do you need to know how laws are made? How does the government affect you?
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