Geography: Midwest Region of the United States
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| Geography: Midwest Region of the United States |
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| These sites focus on the states in the Midwest. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. Includes many photographs plus statistics that can be graphed. The following states are included: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Also has links to eThemes Resources on the West, South and Northeast. |
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Resource Links:
| Fact Monster: The Midwest
This site provides a general characterization of the Midwest regarding its people, harvests, and politics. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
On the Farm Images
"Click on the images to learn about plants, animals and other objects commonly found on farms in Illinois."
Fact Monster: South Dakota
This site is an encyclopedia article that consists of some state facts, information on South Dakota's early settlements, agriculture, and economy.
Nebraska Economy
Fact Monster: Learn more about Nebraska's economy. Find basic facts about Nebraska geography by clicking on the links below the article.
Visit Nebraska
Explore this Nebraska tourism site. You can request a free travel guide or play a game. Use the links across the top to learn about this state's attractions and events.
Ohio History Central
Choose topics in the dropdown boxes to learn more about Ohio.
Wild About Illinois Organisms and Ecosystems
Click on any one of the links displayed on this site to learn about animals in Illinois.
Midwest Living Magazine
Official Web site for the tourism magazine that focuses on the Midwestern states. Try the "Travel" link to find out more about natural wonders and attractions in the Midwest.
Stately Knowledge
This is a directory of U.S. information put together for students. It has links to major encyclopedia sites for each state. NOTE: Teachers should check the external links before sharing with students.
Virtual Farmhouse
A virtual walk through a farmhouse from the early days of the U.S. expansion. Click on "Homes on the Prairie" to read about them.
Fact Monster: Minnesota
This is an almanac entry about Minnesota.
Census Regions
This is a pdf that has a map showing the regions of the United States. Go to page 2 to see a list of the states.
The Official U.S. Time
See the official time for each of the different time zones in the United States. Click on a region to check the time.
U.S. States
Click on a state to learn more about it including the history, symbols, population, and famous people.
Enchanted Learning: Midwest
Print out this map of the Midwestern states.
Fact Monster: North Dakota
This almanac entry has many facts about Nebraska.
Fact Monster: Nebraska
This almanac entry has many facts about Nebraska.
Fact Monster: Kansas
This almanac entry has many facts about Kansas.
Fact Monster: Missouri
This almanac entry has many facts about Missouri.
Fact Monster: Iowa
This almanac entry has many facts about Iowa.
Fact Monster: Illinois
This almanac entry has many facts about Illinois.
Fact Monster; Wisconsin
This almanac entry has many facts about Wisconsin.
Fact Monster: Indiana
This almanac entry has many facts about Indiana.
Fact Monster: Michigan
This almanac entry has many facts about Michigan.
Fact Monster: Ohio
This almanac entry has many facts about Ohio.
Kansas Facts
This pdf includes some famous Kansas. Go to page 4 for facts and state symbols.
Wisconsin Senate Kids Home
This site has state symbols and facts about Wisconsin.
MiKids
Explore this site about Michigan for state symbols, maps, and more.
Illinois
Click on the words in the round graphic to learn more about this Midwestern state.
Geography: Western Region of the United States
These sites focus on the states in the West. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. There are many photographs plus statistics that can be graphed. The following states are included: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. There are also links to eThemes Resources on the Midwest, South and Northeast.
Geography: Southern Region of the United States
These sites focus on the states in the South. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. There are many photographs as well as statistics that can be graphed. The following states are included: Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. Also includes links to eThemes Resources on the Midwest, West, and Northeast.
Geography: Northeastern Region of the United States
These sites focus on the states in the Northeast. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. There are many photographs, plus statistics that can be graphed. The following states are included: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. There are also links to eThemes Resources on the Midwest, South, and West.
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