New Official Website Offers US Kids A Look At Life In Britain

American children now have the chance to learn about British life and the history of the country from the British government’s new official website: www.britainusa.com/4kids. This interactive site includes a picture gallery, regular competitions, a history timeline, and student and teacher resources. Whether doing a school project on Britain or planning a vacation, check out the Picture Gallery for moving images and downloadable photos of popular places in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, as well as images of London and the Royal Family.

Middle School students studying the two World Wars can get a British perspective on what life was like for children during the Second World War from links on our History pages. Try out British wartime recipes or read extracts of a letter sent to an evacuee child from her mother.

The soccer fan in the family can get a kick-start on Britain’s most popular game from our Sports pages. The “Things to Do” page offers the latest on fashion, music, food, TV and more from across the pond. There will also be the chance to win lots of goodies from our bi-weekly competitions.

The website is aimed at children aged 11-14, the age group most likely to use the Internet for both homework and fun. Parents know that the Internet helps with learning. According to a Pew Internet Survey, 93 percent of parents interviewed believe that the Internet helps their children learn new things and 87 percent of parents also believe that it helps with school projects. With figures this high, children need access to information that is accurate and reliable. The key element about www.BritainUSA.com/4kids is that it is the British government’s official website for kids in the US. It is updated by an experienced team of researchers at British Information Services, which is part of the British Embassy in Washington D.C. Why don’t you take a look now and tell us what you think on our feedback page!#

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