Passport to Maine State Government:
Kids' Activity and Exploration Page
Ever wondered what types of jobs government employees do? Want to learn more about Maine and take virtual field trips around the state (and beyond)? Click on the stamps below to dive into the activities and explore state government in Maine!
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Pillars of Public Service 
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Claws On Activities 
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Virtual Fieldtrips 
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Sweets & Selfies 
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- Museum Moments – Explore your favorite parts of the Maine State Museum
- Inland Fisheries and Wildlife YouTube Channel
State of Maine Careers
- Emergency Communications Specialist
- Department of Corrections
- Marketing and Recruitment in the Bureau of Human Resources
- Maine State Police
- Maine Fire Marshal's Office
- Wild Goose Chase – Join Wildlife Biologists, Conservation Aides, and volunteers as they wrangle Canada geese to band and collect data
- Department of Transportation, What We Do Series
Story Time
- The Unicorn Who Had No Horn, by Margaret Holland and Craig McKee
- The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson
- American Democracy – You've been elected! Put yourself in the shoes of a lawmaker: discover the different interests on each side of a public policy issue and learn how negotiation and compromise can lead to a good result. (Grades 6-12)
- Vanity Plate Jumble – Can you figure out what these vanity plates are trying to say?
- Chickadee Club Jumble – Become a member of the Chickadee Club by unscrambling these words
- Maine Symbols Quiz – Test your knowledge!
- Kids Recipes – Recipes using real Maine products as the key ingredient
- Coloring Book – Color in the symbols of Maine
- Virtual Scavenger Hunt – Go on an adventure through the Maine State Museum!
- Maine State Museum – Learn and play with exhibits from home: 1960s Living Room, Story of the Passenger Pigeon, and Logging Camps
- Nature-Based Educational Activities – Families can use downloadable activities, worksheets, coloring sheets, and educational posters to learn about the outdoors together
- Wildlife Management Areas – Find a Wildlife Management Area near you using this interactive map
- Fish and Wildlife – Learn all about Maine’s fish and wildlife, including species information and management plans
- Fishing in Maine – Start your Maine fishing adventure
- FLOAT (Fishing Laws Online Angling Tool) – quick and easy way to see which of Maine's thousands of inland waters have special fishing laws
- Hunting in Maine – Start your Maine hunting adventure
- Safety Courses – Completing a recreational safety course is an important step in preparing for a lifetime of safe and outdoor adventures in Maine and beyond
- State House Tour – Take a virtual tour of the building where the Legislature meets to introduce, debate, and pass legislation, which then becomes state law
- Maine Wildlife Park – Learn more about Maine animals from your own home!
- Traveling Though Maine in 1820 – Follow the 500-mile journey of Joseph Treat, John Neptune, and Jacob Holyoke as they report on Maine's forests and soils
- Audubon Live Cams – Watch birds build nests and raise their young, live from Maine
- Smithsonian Natural History Museum – Explore the Smithsonian
- National Gallery of Art – Learning resources and programs for audiences of all ages
- National Constitution Center – In this virtual museum experience, discover exhibits about the constitutional conflicts of the Civil War to the vision and ambition of Alexander Hamilton
- Museum of Science, Boston, Massachusetts – A collection of STEM resources designed to bring the Museum to you!
- Louvre Museum – Visit the museum rooms and galleries, admire the palace architecture, and enjoy the views
- Colonial Williamsburg – Immerse yourself in the sites of colonial Virginia from anywhere in the world with virtual tours, scavenger hunts, and webcam footage of the village
- Snack on something sweet, especially if it's a Maine treat!
- Take a selfie with your adult to remember your journey!
We’d love to see how you’re participating! With an adult’s permission, use the hashtag #MindfulMaine if you share photos on social media. You can also visit the Bureau of Human Resources’ social media platforms (‘mainebhr’ on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube) to connect with photos, videos, and resources.