 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Kids.gov
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Educational hub a solid resource for various ages.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the site is a portal with links to tons of sites about topics like science, art, and computers. Although some of the sites that are linked to are sponsored or regulated by the government, many aren't. Some sites are owned by private companies, like the Discovery Channel, or not-for-profit organizations, like the San Diego Zoo, and can contain ads. But overall, the content on this site and partner sites is pretty clean.
What's it about?
KIDS.GOV is maintained by the Federal Citizen Information Center, but it has much more than just info about the government. The site links to more than 1,200 government agency, school, and other Web sites that cover topics such as careers and math. The links are neatly split into three groups for different audiences: grades K-5, grades 6-8, and educators. Within each section, the links are listed as either being government sites or "other resources" -- sites published by news organizations like the BBC, museums, and more.
Is it any good?
Kids.gov is great because it's well organized and not just a bunch of links to random sites on various topics. The sites that Kids.gov links to are designed and written for kids, and many feature bright colors and games. Some focus on health, like the Center for Disease Control's BAM! Body and Mind site; others offer fun games and a social message, like the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Kids Next Door site, which encourages kids to be good citizens.
This is a valuable resource to help parents and teachers easily find safe, informative sites for kids to learn about a number of subjects. And there's plenty for teachers to use in the classroom, too, thanks to links to sites such as Achievement TV, which has a collection of videos about role models.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why it isn't a good idea to give out your name, address, phone number, or email on most Web sites. Kids.gov doesn't ask for your name or address -- and will only ask for your email if you're sending in a question so that the site can send you a response. But some of the Web sites Kids.gov links to may ask for personal information. Why should you ask a parent first? What information is OK to give out?
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Kid, 11 years old
January 5, 2011
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This Website Is For Ages 7+ And Up But Is NOT FOR KIDS!!!!!!!!! But I'm So Kindding
The No Kids Or Not For Kids Website
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