This website is a Scott Foresman site, which is a trusted educational resource. It emphasizes the study of our 50 states and includes interactive materials, maps and quizzes a student would find helpful.
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The Fifty States
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Game to help learn to identify the states of the US and their capitals.
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Quiz Hub: US Map game
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Quiz site specifically over the Ancient River Valley. Student can choose the type of quiz they want to take, like Hangman, flashcards, matching, etc. There are many questions over the Ancient River Valley (Mesoptamia)
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www.studystack.com
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It is designed to provide teachers, students, and scholars with primary source materials concerning Juan Bautista de Anza and his two historic 18th century expeditions from northern Sonora to northern California, leading to the colonization of San Francisco.
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Web de Anza
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The animated atlas allows the student to watch the growth of the United States decade by decade, either all at once or in sections (1789-1853, 1853-1865, 1865-1959). The emphasis is on the addition of states one by one. (An expanded version is available as software.)
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Animated Atlas
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A helpful song to the tune of Turkey in the Straw to help students learn the 50 state capitals.
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Mrs.Jones --Sing Along: The 50 States and Capitals
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Much more than states and capitals, this website offers a long list of information and links for each state. Each state has its own folder.
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50states.com - States and Capitals
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Up-to-date statistics and maps of countries of the world. Maps can be downloaded and are printer-friendly. Statistics include area, coastline, climate, land use, population statistics, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and more.
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CIA World Factbook
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Elementary students study the landscapes of Scotland and develop map skills. A teacher's page tells how to get the most out of the site.
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Landscapes
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To learn the latitude and longitude of major cities in the United States, a student clicks on the state, then the city.
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Look Up Latitude and Longitude - U.S.A.
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