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» 50 States.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.
» A Virtual Journey into San Francisco's Chinatown - 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.
» AFRO-Americ@: Kids Zone - African American children are encouraged to be proud of their roots. Brainteasers about African geography and anthropology, black American history quizzes, and African fables.
» African American Resources - Provides information on African American studies, literature, history, and culture.
» Alabama Wildlife Federation - 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.
» America's Library - Discover the stories of America's past. Meet amazing Americans from the past and present, explore the states, and read about everyday life.
» American Folklore - Retellings of American folktales, tall tales, myths and legends, weather folklore, and ghost stories from each of the 50 states.
» Anacostia Museum - Museum and center for African American history and culture.
» Balch Institute - Ethnic Weddings in America - Explore how different communities in the U.S. celebrate weddings.
» Birmingham Zoo - General information, list of Species Survival Program animals, schedule of events and education program summary.
» CIA World Factbook: United States - Features a map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people.
» California African American Museum - Treasures of African American art, history and culture. Located in Los Angeles.
» ClassBrain's State Reports - Resources for research projects on U.S. states including official state websites, clipart, report templates, and puzzles.
» Constitution Game - Learn about Constitution Day, and play a game to see how well you know it.
» Explore the States - Read facts and trivia on all 50 states, with a clickable map.
» Flag Education and Etiquette: Pledge of Allegiance - Explains what each line of the United States Pledge of Allegiance really means. From the American Legion.
» From One Life to Another - 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.
» Geography of the 50 States - Interactive map of the USA allows users to select a state and find out about the climate and geographical features.
» Golden Crescent - 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.
» Gullah Net - Explore Gullah Culture - Learn Gullah by listening to music, stories, words, and by playing games.
» Historical Census Browser - 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.
» Immigration: The Living Mosaic of People, Culture and Hope - This Thinkquest site includes regulations of immigration to America, Ellis Island activities and life in the new country.
» Indian Health Services: Kids - Explore Native American culture, health, safety, and legends.
» Indian Kids - Describes family life in the New World. Includes Theodore de Bry's Native American engravings, search index of towns, rivers and regions.
» Kids Commonwealth - Provides information and links about Virginia, its government, history, and geography. Also offers learning games and maps.
» Life 360 - Read about this PBS show that explores the relationships the U.S. has with its neighbors.
» Moundville Archaeological Museum - Explore the wonder of this vanished Native American civilization that existed in Moundville, Alabama.
» Mr. Lincoln's White House - An account of Abraham Lincoln, the White House as it was during his Presidency, and Washington in Lincoln's time.
» Name that State - An interactive quiz that will test your knowledge of the states.
» NetState - Guide to all 50 states. Find information on flags, symbols, emblems, seals, populations, climate and people.
» Nifty Fifty United States - Read basic facts about all 50 states, broken up by region.
» Not Everyone's American Dream - Learn about the homeless sub-culture in the United States. Explore who the homeless are and how they get that way.
» Our American Heritage: A Patchwork Quilt - 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.
» P.O.V. - 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.
» Pickatrail - 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.
» Preserving Polonia in America - Discover one of the largest immigrant populations to come to America from Europe. Learn about the Polish language, and traditions.
» Rites of Passage in America - Learn about different culture's rites of passage including sweet sixteen parties, weddings, and funerals.
» State Animals - Official state animals, birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, and insects. With downloadable report covers and bookmarkers in PDF format.
» The African American Museum in Philadelphia - Visitor info from this Pennsylvania museum which is committed to telling the triumphant story of African-Americans and preserving the culture.
» The New Americans - 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.
» The Tepee: A Short History - Describes how nomadic Plains Indians built and used tepees. Includes a diagram.
» The University of Alabama Museums Introduction - 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.
» Thinkquest: Sugar Roots - Explore how the sugar industry drew people from many ethnic and cultural backgrounds to the state of Hawaii.
» TimeKeeper: Cultures of the Southwest - 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.
» Today in History: July 4 - Learn about the history of Independence Day and see pictures and documents from the Library of Congress.
» Washington State Capitol Tour - Students from the 7th and 8th grades have created an interactive tour around the buildings and grounds, with photographs, written information and voiceovers.
» Windows on Maine - Offers free streaming and downloadable video, multimedia, and supporting materials about Maine's history, science, and ecology for students.
» World Almanac for Kids - Alabama - Features extensive details about the land, population, economy, government, and history of Alabama.
» ¿Mexifornia? - About Mexican families who recently moved to California. Shares their stories, their traditions, and their culture.
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