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http://www.freep.com/legacy/jobspage/arabs/
» 100 Questions and Answers About Arab Americans: A Journalist's Guide Open in a new browser window
   Find answers to some popular questions about Arab Americans and their culture.
   http://www.freep.com/legacy/jobspage/arabs/
http://www.50states.com/
» 50 States.com Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.50states.com/
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/chinatown/intro.html
» A Virtual Journey into San Francisco's Chinatown Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/chinatown/intro.html
http://www.alabamawildlife.org/
» Alabama Wildlife Federation Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.alabamawildlife.org/
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi
» America's Library Open in a new browser window
   Discover the stories of America's past. Meet amazing Americans from the past and present, explore the states, and read about everyday life.
   http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi
http://www.americanfolklore.net/
» American Folklore Open in a new browser window
   Retellings of American folktales, tall tales, myths and legends, weather folklore, and ghost stories from each of the 50 states.
   http://www.americanfolklore.net/
http://anacostia.si.edu/
» Anacostia Museum Open in a new browser window
   Museum and center for African American history and culture.
   http://anacostia.si.edu/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/country_profiles/1217752.stm
» BBC News - Country Profile: United States of America Open in a new browser window
   Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.
   http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/country_profiles/1217752.stm
http://www2.hsp.org/exhibits/Balch%20exhibits/wedding/wedding.html
» Balch Institute - Ethnic Weddings in America Open in a new browser window
   Explore how different communities in the U.S. celebrate weddings.
   http://www2.hsp.org/exhibits/Balch%20exhibits/wedding/wedding.html
http://www.sciencejoywagon.com/kwirt/bears/
» Bears Go West Open in a new browser window
   Follow as four stuffed bears travel the major trails used during westward expansion. Each bear travels from one school to the next making its way across the country.
   http://www.sciencejoywagon.com/kwirt/bears/
http://www.birminghamzoo.com/
» Birmingham Zoo Open in a new browser window
   General information, list of Species Survival Program animals, schedule of events and education program summary.
   http://www.birminghamzoo.com/
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html
» CIA World Factbook: United States Open in a new browser window
   Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.
   https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html
http://www.caamuseum.org/
» California African American Museum Open in a new browser window
   Treasures of African American art, history and culture. Located in Los Angeles.
   http://www.caamuseum.org/
http://www.capecodphotoalbum.com/
» Cape Cod Photo Album Open in a new browser window
   Photos from each town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Special emphasis on the beauty, history, culture, and artisans of the area.
   http://www.capecodphotoalbum.com/
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/
» Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Open in a new browser window
   Scholastic site explores Spanish roots in America and contains student interviews with great Latinos, biographies of history makers, and interactive map.
   http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/
http://www.classbrain.com/artstate/publish/
» ClassBrain: State Reports Open in a new browser window
   Includes information on people, products, history, maps, symbols, places of interest, state capitols and tourism.
   http://www.classbrain.com/artstate/publish/
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/states.html
» Color Landform Atlas of the United States Open in a new browser window
   Includes satellite information for states and counties, 1895 state maps, and tracking of immature eagles.
   http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/states.html
http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/constitution_day/
» Constitution Game Open in a new browser window
   Learn about Constitution Day, and play a game to see how well you know it.
   http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/constitution_day/
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es
» Explore the States Open in a new browser window
   Read facts and trivia on all 50 states, with a clickable map.
   http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es
http://www.legion.org/?section=our_flag&subsection=flag_history&content=flag_history
» Flag Education and Etiquette: Pledge of Allegiance Open in a new browser window
   Explains what each line of the United States Pledge of Allegiance really means. From the American Legion.
   http://www.legion.org/?section=our_flag&subsection=flag_history&content=flag_history
http://library.thinkquest.org/26786/
» From One Life to Another Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/26786/
http://www.netstate.com/state_geography.htm
» Geography of the 50 States Open in a new browser window
   Interactive map of the USA allows users to select a state and find out about the climate and geographical features.
   http://www.netstate.com/state_geography.htm
http://www.cr.nps.gov/goldcres/
» Golden Crescent Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.cr.nps.gov/goldcres/
http://www.greeleyhistory.org/
» Greeley Open in a new browser window
   Learn about a city in Colorado. Page features information about general facts, history, people, activities, recreations, landmarks, and the definition of some words.
   http://www.greeleyhistory.org/
http://www.knowitall.org/gullahnet/
» Gullah Net - Explore Gullah Culture Open in a new browser window
   Learn Gullah by listening to music, stories, words, and by playing games.
   http://www.knowitall.org/gullahnet/
http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus/
» Historical Census Browser Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus/
http://library.thinkquest.org/20619/
» Immigration: The Living Mosaic of People, Culture and Hope Open in a new browser window
   This Thinkquest site includes regulations of immigration to America, Ellis Island activities and life in the new country.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/20619/
http://www.ihs.gov/PublicInfo/Publications/Kids/index.cfm
» Indian Health Services: Kids Open in a new browser window
   Explore Native American culture, health, safety, and legends.
   http://www.ihs.gov/PublicInfo/Publications/Kids/index.cfm
http://www.indian-kids-r.us/
» Indian Kids Open in a new browser window
   Describes family life in the New World. Includes Theodore de Bry's Native American engravings, search index of towns, rivers and regions.
   http://www.indian-kids-r.us/
http://www.kidscommonwealth.virginia.gov/
» Kids Commonwealth Open in a new browser window
   Provides information and links about Virginia, its government, history, and geography. Also offers learning games and maps.
   http://www.kidscommonwealth.virginia.gov/
http://www.pbs.org/opb/life360/
» Life 360 Open in a new browser window
   Read about this PBS show that explores the relationships the U.S. has with its neighbors.
   http://www.pbs.org/opb/life360/
http://users.netrover.com/~kingskids/state/introswf.htm
» Match the State Open in a new browser window
   An interactive learning game to match the state names with map outlines.
   http://users.netrover.com/~kingskids/state/introswf.htm
http://museums.ua.edu/moundville/
» Moundville Archaeological Museum Open in a new browser window
   Explore the wonder of this vanished Native American civilization that existed in Moundville, Alabama.
   http://museums.ua.edu/moundville/
http://www.mrlincolnswhitehouse.org/
» Mr. Lincoln's White House Open in a new browser window
   An account of Abraham Lincoln, the White House as it was during his Presidency, and Washington in Lincoln's time.
   http://www.mrlincolnswhitehouse.org/
http://www.primarygames.com/states/start.htm
» Name that State Open in a new browser window
   An interactive quiz that will test your knowledge of the states.
   http://www.primarygames.com/states/start.htm
http://www.netstate.com/
» NetState Open in a new browser window
   Guide to all 50 states. Find information on flags, symbols, emblems, seals, populations, climate and people.
   http://www.netstate.com/
http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/pges/instruction/kid-pages/nifty-fifty/default.html
» Nifty Fifty United States Open in a new browser window
   Read basic facts about all 50 states, broken up by region.
   http://www.henry.k12.ga.us/pges/instruction/kid-pages/nifty-fifty/default.html
http://library.thinkquest.org/10374/
» Not Everyone's American Dream Open in a new browser window
   Learn about the homeless sub-culture in the United States. Explore who the homeless are and how they get that way.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/10374/
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001272F/
» Our American Heritage: A Patchwork Quilt Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/J001272F/
http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2002/fenceline/
» P.O.V. - Fenceline Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2002/fenceline/
http://www.galenfrysinger.com/united_states.htm
» People and Places: United States Open in a new browser window
   View photos taken in each state within the US. Includes images of buildings, local animals and people.
   http://www.galenfrysinger.com/united_states.htm
http://www.pickatrail.com/jupiter/location/north_america/usa/usa.html
» Pickatrail Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.pickatrail.com/jupiter/location/north_america/usa/usa.html
http://www.postcardsfrom.com/
» Postcards from America Open in a new browser window
   Follows a teacher and a photographer as they travel across America. Also features fun facts, maps, and a "Just for Teachers" page with tips for using the postcards in the classroom.
   http://www.postcardsfrom.com/
http://www2.hsp.org/exhibits/Balch%20exhibits/polonia/preservi.html
» Preserving Polonia in America Open in a new browser window
   Discover one of the largest immigrant populations to come to America from Europe. Learn about the Polish language, and traditions.
   http://www2.hsp.org/exhibits/Balch%20exhibits/polonia/preservi.html
http://www2.hsp.org/exhibits/Balch%20exhibits/rites/rites.html
» Rites of Passage in America Open in a new browser window
   Learn about different culture's rites of passage including sweet sixteen parties, weddings, and funerals.
   http://www2.hsp.org/exhibits/Balch%20exhibits/rites/rites.html
http://www.stateanimals.com/
» State Animals Open in a new browser window
   Official state animals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and insects. With downloadable report covers and bookmarkers in PDF format.
   http://www.stateanimals.com/
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
» State Web Games Open in a new browser window
   Collection of 34 web games about the fifty states. Designed to teach capitals, abbreviations, locations, and trivia.
   http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
http://aampmuseum.org/
» The African American Museum in Philadelphia Open in a new browser window
   Visitor info from this Pennsylvania museum which is committed to telling the triumphant story of African-Americans and preserving the culture.
   http://aampmuseum.org/
http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/newamericans/
» The New Americans Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/newamericans/
http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/native/2001/tepee.html
» The Tepee: A Short History Open in a new browser window
   Describes how nomadic Plains Indians built and used tepees. Includes a diagram.
   http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/native/2001/tepee.html
http://museums.ua.edu/
» The University of Alabama Museums Introduction Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://museums.ua.edu/
http://library.thinkquest.org/J003466/
» Thinkquest: Sugar Roots Open in a new browser window
   Explore how the sugar industry drew people from many ethnic and cultural backgrounds to the state of Hawaii.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/J003466/
http://library.thinkquest.org/12641/
» TimeKeeper: Cultures of the Southwest Open in a new browser window
   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.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/12641/
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jul04.html
» Today in History: July 4 Open in a new browser window
   Learn about the history of Independence Day and see pictures and documents from the Library of Congress.
   http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jul04.html
http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/gazetteer
» U.S. Gazetteer Open in a new browser window
   Enter name or ZIP code in the United States for maps and 1990 census information.
   http://www.census.gov/cgi-bin/gazetteer
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_us.htm
» U.S. Map Puzzle Open in a new browser window
   Free downloadable puzzle for learning states and capitals. Requires Windows 95, 98 or 3.1.
   http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_us.htm
http://quizhub.com/quiz/f-capitals.cfm
» U.S. State Capitals Quiz Open in a new browser window
   How quickly can you match the states with their capitals?
   http://quizhub.com/quiz/f-capitals.cfm
http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/206
» Undaunted Dreams Open in a new browser window
   Follow David Brunk on the Lewis and Clark Trail, who rode his bicycle across the southern United States to raise money for Habitat for Humanity.
   http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/206
http://www.marlenesite.com/aspmar/usastatescapitals/default.asp
» United States of America (USA) State Capital Quiz Open in a new browser window
   Interactive quiz to match USA states with its capital city.
   http://www.marlenesite.com/aspmar/usastatescapitals/default.asp
http://www.ga.wa.gov/visitor/capitoltour/
» Washington State Capitol Tour Open in a new browser window
   Students from the 7th and 8th grades have created an interactive tour around the buildings and grounds, with photographs, written information and voiceovers.
   http://www.ga.wa.gov/visitor/capitoltour/
http://www.viterbo.edu/academic/ug/education/edu250/mmstuart/mainpage.html
» Where in Wisconsin is Jim Doyle? Open in a new browser window
   A game to help teach students interesting and unique facts about the state of Wisconsin.
   http://www.viterbo.edu/academic/ug/education/edu250/mmstuart/mainpage.html
http://windowsonmaine.library.umaine.edu
» Windows on Maine Open in a new browser window
   Offers free streaming and downloadable video, multimedia, and supporting materials about Maine's history, science, and ecology for students.
   http://windowsonmaine.library.umaine.edu
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002136/
» ¿Mexifornia? Open in a new browser window
   About Mexican families who recently moved to California. Shares their stories, their traditions, and their culture.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/J002136/

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