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America's Library - http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi
Discover the stories of America's past. Meet amazing Americans from the past and present, explore the states, and read about everyday life. |
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Explore the States - http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es
Read facts and trivia on all 50 states, with a clickable map. |
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Anacostia Museum - http://anacostia.si.edu/
Museum and center for African American history and culture. |
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CIA World Factbook: United States - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html
Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people. |
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The University of Alabama Museums Introduction - http://museums.ua.edu/
Provides information and links to Moundville Archaeological Park, Alabama Museum of Natural History, Gorgas House, Office of Archaeological Services and the Paul W. Bryant Museum. |
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Indian Health Services: Kids - http://www.ihs.gov/PublicInfo/Publications/Kids/index.cfm
Explore Native American culture, health, safety, and legends. |
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50 States.com - http://www.50states.com/
Provides state and U.S. territory information including state symbols, flags, nicknames, songs, birds, flowers, elected officials, and many other facts. Also includes links to official state homepages. |
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Historical Census Browser - http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus/
Search for information about the population and economy of US states and counties from 1790 to 1960. Data can be collected in the form of maps or tables. |
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Moundville Archaeological Museum - http://museums.ua.edu/moundville/
Explore the wonder of this vanished Native American civilization that existed in Moundville, Alabama. |
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Today in History: July 4 - http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jul04.html
Learn about the history of Independence Day and see pictures and documents from the Library of Congress. |
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Birmingham Zoo - http://www.birminghamzoo.com/
General information, list of Species Survival Program animals, schedule of events and education program summary. |
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American Folklore - http://www.americanfolklore.net/
Retellings of American folktales, tall tales, myths and legends, weather folklore, and ghost stories from each of the 50 states. |
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Golden Crescent - http://www.cr.nps.gov/goldcres/
Introduces the region of the Golden Crescent, a wide swath that runs along the Atlantic Coast from Savannah to Cape Canaveral and inland towards Tallahassee. Includes a look at its rich history and the many diverse cultures which meet within its bounds. |
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The African American Museum in Philadelphia - http://aampmuseum.org/
Visitor info from this Pennsylvania museum which is committed to telling the triumphant story of African-Americans and preserving the culture. |
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California African American Museum - http://www.caamuseum.org/
Treasures of African American art, history and culture. Located in Los Angeles. |
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Gullah Net - Explore Gullah Culture - http://www.knowitall.org/gullahnet/
Learn Gullah by listening to music, stories, words, and by playing games. |
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Kids Commonwealth - http://www.kidscommonwealth.virginia.gov/
Provides information and links about Virginia, its government, history, and geography. Also offers learning games and maps. |
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Life 360 - http://www.pbs.org/opb/life360/
Read about this PBS show that explores the relationships the U.S. has with its neighbors. |
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Windows on Maine - http://windowsonmaine.library.umaine.edu
Offers free streaming and downloadable video, multimedia, and supporting materials about Maine's history, science, and ecology for students. |
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ClassBrain's State Reports - http://classbrain.com/artstate/publish/
Resources for research projects on U.S. states including official state websites, clipart, report templates, and puzzles. |
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P.O.V. - Fenceline - http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2002/fenceline/
Check out this documentary that explores the social and racial divisions in one town when it comes to a chemical plant's effect on the community. |
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Mr. Lincoln's White House - http://www.mrlincolnswhitehouse.org/
An account of Abraham Lincoln, the White House as it was during his Presidency, and Washington in Lincoln's time. |
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Alabama Wildlife Federation - http://www.alabamawildlife.org/
Promotes the conservation of Alabama's wildlife and related natural resources through wise use and responsible stewardship of our wildlife, forests, fish, soils, water, and air. |
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From One Life to Another - http://library.thinkquest.org/26786/
An in-depth look at the flood of immigrants who arrived on America's shores during the 19th century. Virtual tours show how they lived beforehand and how their migration transformed not only their lives, but the culture of a nation. |
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Immigration: The Living Mosaic of People, Culture and Hope - http://library.thinkquest.org/20619/
This Thinkquest site includes regulations of immigration to America, Ellis Island activities and life in the new country. |
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NetState - http://www.netstate.com/
Guide to all 50 states. Find information on flags, symbols, emblems, seals, populations, climate and people. |
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Not Everyone's American Dream - http://library.thinkquest.org/10374/
Learn about the homeless sub-culture in the United States. Explore who the homeless are and how they get that way. |
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Name that State - http://www.primarygames.com/states/start.htm
An interactive quiz that will test your knowledge of the states. |
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¿Mexifornia? - http://library.thinkquest.org/J002136/
About Mexican families who recently moved to California. Shares their stories, their traditions, and their culture. |
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Our American Heritage: A Patchwork Quilt - http://library.thinkquest.org/J001272F/
Focuses on the many different cultures that came to Texas and the United States of America and the contributions members of these cultures have made. |
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TimeKeeper: Cultures of the Southwest - http://library.thinkquest.org/12641/
Presents both basic and detailed information about the cultures of the American Southwest. Also includes glossary and audio clips of the Hopi and Navajo languages. |
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The New Americans - http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/newamericans/
Follows the lives of immigrants from Nigeria and the Dominican Republic. Includes a brief look at how immigration served as the foundation of American society and culture, as well as an interactive timeline of immigration. From PBS. |
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Constitution Game - http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/constitution_day/
Learn about Constitution Day, and play a game to see how well you know it. |
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AFRO-Americ@: Kids Zone - http://www.afro.com/children/
African American children are encouraged to be proud of their roots. Brainteasers about African geography and anthropology, black American history quizzes, and African fables. |
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Pickatrail - http://www.pickatrail.com/jupiter/location/north_america/usa/usa.html
Identifies the location of every state on a world map. Includes information on state birds, flowers, trees, flags, quick links, backpacking in Europe, compass, and GPS resources. |
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Nifty Fifty United States - http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/pges/instruction/kid-pages/nifty-fifty/default.html
Read basic facts about all 50 states, broken up by region. |
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Geography of the 50 States - http://www.netstate.com/state_geography.htm
Interactive map of the USA allows users to select a state and find out about the climate and geographical features. |
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Rites of Passage in America - http://www2.hsp.org/exhibits/Balch%20exhibits/rites/rites.html
Learn about different culture's rites of passage including sweet sixteen parties, weddings, and funerals. |
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African American Resources - http://cobalt.lang.osaka-u.ac.jp/~krkvls/afroindex.html
Provides information on African American studies, literature, history, and culture. |
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Balch Institute - Ethnic Weddings in America - http://www2.hsp.org/exhibits/Balch%20exhibits/wedding/wedding.html
Explore how different communities in the U.S. celebrate weddings. |
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The Tepee: A Short History - http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/native/2001/tepee.html
Describes how nomadic Plains Indians built and used tepees. Includes a diagram. |
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A Virtual Journey into San Francisco's Chinatown - http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/chinatown/intro.html
In the heart of a bustling metropolis, Chinatown is a distinct culture within a culture. Use your mouse to navigate Chinatown's streets and alleys, and see how the old ways mingle with the new. |
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Thinkquest: Sugar Roots - http://library.thinkquest.org/J003466/
Explore how the sugar industry drew people from many ethnic and cultural backgrounds to the state of Hawaii. |
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Indian Kids - http://www.indian-kids-r.us/
Describes family life in the New World. Includes Theodore de Bry's Native American engravings, search index of towns, rivers and regions. |
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Preserving Polonia in America - http://www2.hsp.org/exhibits/Balch%20exhibits/polonia/preservi.html
Discover one of the largest immigrant populations to come to America from Europe. Learn about the Polish language, and traditions. |