Go West!

Kid Info Contains links to other helpful websites
Westward Expansion Contains links to other helpful websites
Social Studies for kids Contains links to other helpful websites
History of Money Learn more about money through the years
California Gold Rush Click on Part 1, then "The Journey by Land"
Oregon Trail History Library
Inventor Cyrus Hall McCormick
Westward Movement Contains links to other helpful websites

Your Representatives

Jason Chaffetz, U.S. House of Representatives
Wikipedia
Congresspedia
Campaign Page
House Page

Orrin Hatch, U.S. Senate
Wikipedia
Congresspedia
Senate Page

Bob Bennett, U.S. Senate
Wikipedia
Congresspedia
Senate Page

Happy Birthday, Mr. Lincoln!

On February 12, 2009, we celebrate Lincoln's 200th birthday! Learn more about this amazing man at these sites:

Timeline of Lincoln's Life
Lincoln's Persistence
The Lincoln Memorial

Bill of Rights

If someone tried to take away one of the rights guaranteed by the Bill of Rights, how would you feel? Why are these rights important to you? Post a comment.

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Branches of Government

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