History
Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
Ben’s Guide introduces children to the U.S. government through learning adventures, a glossary and games.
Material is split into age bands. Children can place states on a map, answer questions about the branches of government, or go over civic words with crosswords and word searches. The guide comes from the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
- Ages
- Publisher levels: 4–8 and 9–13; older level also available
- Works on
- Web browser
- Topics
- History
- Languages
- English
- Listed
- 2026-10-11
What kids do
- Place U.S. states
- Explore branches of government
- Solve civics crosswords
- Use the government glossary
Who it suits
The publisher sets levels for ages 4–8 and 9–13, plus an older level for children wanting more detail.
Notes for parents
Everything centers on U.S. government and geography, so for families elsewhere it may serve more as a point of comparison. Some word activities are downloads meant for printing, and new civic vocabulary tends to go down more easily with an adult reading along.
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