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Title:
| Missouri Regions: Pony Express |
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Description:
| Learn more about the Pony Express Region in northwest Missouri. The area is known for the Pony Express and Jesse James, Northwest Missouri State, and a wildlife refuge. Includes links to eThemes Resources on the Pony Express, plus one that provides an overview on the different regions in Missouri. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Missouri Life Magazine
This is a story about the history and economy of Trenton, Missouri. The reading level is for older students.
Chamber of Commerce
Learn more about the community of Richmond. Click on "Tourism" to learn more about the man who shot Jesse James. Click on "History" to read more about the city.
Pony Express Museum
Read about the history of the Pony Express, which started in St. Joseph, Missouri. This is the Web site for a museum that has Pony Express exhibits.
Lewis & Clark in St. Joseph, MO
Click on this map to see an enlarged view showing where Lewis and Clark stopped in St. Joseph.
St. Joseph, Missouri
This is the official site for the convention and visitors bureau in St. Joseph. This page has free images you may use. There are three available formats for downloading. At left, click on "Visitor's Guide" to learn more about the city's attractions. Click on "Request Info" to receive materials in the mail.
Missouri Department of Conservation: Northwest Region
This is the page for Missouri's Northwest region. Read about the natural resources in this area. There is information about the past and present.
Maryville
This page has information about local attractions in Maryville. Includes photos.
Northwest Missouri State University
Follow the links to learn more about this university in Maryville. Find out more why the campus serves as the state arboretum. Click on "Virtual Campus" at the bottom of the page to see panoramic photos.
Stetson Hats
Read about the history of the famous Stetson hats. There is a Stetson hat factory in St. Joseph. Click on "Western Hats" to see photos. This is the company's Web site.
Squaw Creek NWR
Learn about the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge located in Holt County.
Missouri Life
This is an article about the Amish community in Jamesport. The reading level is for older students.
Conception Abbey
This is an article about the recent renovation project at Conception Abbey. The reading level is for older students.
M'Shoogy's Emergency Animal Rescue
This is an article about an animal shelter located north of St. Joseph that is dedicated to saving animals. The reading level is for older students.
eThemes Resource: Pony Express
These sites are about the Pony Express. Includes maps of the route and a biography on one of the founders. Read about the history of this 1860-1861 mail delivery system.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 1.10, 2.1, 2.2, 2.7, 4.6, 1, 3, 4, 6, 2, 5, 7
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