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This category lists sites introducing young people to the cultures found throughout the United States of America. It includes sites about the beliefs, values, lifestyles, and skills of various people groups.

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Resources in This Category

• 50 States.com

  http://www.50states.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

  http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/chinatown/intro.html
  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.

• Alabama Wildlife Federation

  http://www.alabamawildlife.org/
  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

  http://www.americaslibrary.gov/
  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

  http://www.americanfolklore.net/
  Retellings of American folktales, tall tales, myths and legends, weather folklore, and ghost stories from each of the 50 states.

• Anacostia Museum

  http://anacostia.si.edu/
  Museum and center for African American history and culture.

• Balch Institute - Ethnic Weddings in America

  http://www2.hsp.org/exhibits/Balch%20exhibits/wedding/wedding.html
  Explore how different communities in the U.S. celebrate weddings.

• BBC News - Country Profile: United States of America

  http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-16761057
  Provides overview, key facts and events, timelines and leader profiles along with current news.

• Bears Go West

  http://www.sciencejoywagon.com/kwirt/bears/
  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.

• Birmingham Zoo

  http://www.birminghamzoo.com/
  General information, list of Species Survival Program animals, schedule of events and education program summary.

• California African American Museum

  http://www.caamuseum.org/
  Treasures of African American art, history and culture. Located in Los Angeles.

• Cape Cod Photo Album

  http://www.capecodphotoalbum.com/
  Photos from each town on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. Special emphasis on the beauty, history, culture, and artisans of the area.

• Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

  http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/
  Scholastic site explores Spanish roots in America and contains student interviews with great Latinos, biographies of history makers, and interactive map.

• CIA World Factbook: United States

  https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html
  Features map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.

• Color Landform Atlas of the United States

  http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/states.html
  Includes satellite information for states and counties, 1895 state maps, and tracking of immature eagles.

• Constitution Game

  http://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/constitution_day/
  Learn about Constitution Day, and play a game to see how well you know it.

• Explore the States

  http://www.americaslibrary.gov/es/index.php
  Read facts and trivia on all 50 states, with a clickable map.

• Flag Advocacy

  http://www.legion.org/flag
  Explains what each line of the United States Pledge of Allegiance really means. From the American Legion.

• Geography of the 50 States

  http://www.netstate.com/state_geography.htm
  Interactive map of the USA allows users to select a state and find out about the climate and geographical features.

• Greeley

  http://www.greeleyhistory.org/
  Learn about a city in Colorado. Page features information about general facts, history, people, activities, recreations, landmarks, and the definition of some words.

• Gullah Net - Explore Gullah Culture

  http://www.knowitall.org/gullahnet/
  Learn Gullah by listening to music, stories, words, and by playing games.

• Historical Census Browser

  http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu/
  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.

• Indian Kids

  http://www.indian-kids-r.us/
  Describes family life in the New World. Includes Theodore de Bry's Native American engravings, search index of towns, rivers and regions.

• Jones Archaeological Museum

  http://moundville.ua.edu/museum/
  Explore the wonder of this vanished Native American civilization that existed in Moundville, Alabama.

• Life 360

  http://www.pbs.org/opb/life360/
  Read about this PBS show that explores the relationships the U.S. has with its neighbors.

• Mr. Lincoln's White House

  http://www.mrlincolnswhitehouse.org/
  An account of Abraham Lincoln, the White House as it was during his Presidency, and Washington in Lincoln's time.

• Name that State

  http://www.primarygames.com/states/start.htm
  An interactive quiz that will test your knowledge of the states.

• NetState

  http://www.netstate.com/
  Guide to all 50 states. Find information on flags, symbols, emblems, seals, populations, climate and people.

• P.O.V. - Fenceline

  http://www.pbs.org/pov/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.

• People and Places: United States

  http://www.galenfrysinger.com/united_states.htm
  View photos taken in each state within the US. Includes images of buildings, local animals and people.

• Postcards from America

  http://www.postcardsfrom.com/
  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.

• Preserving Polonia in America

  http://www2.hsp.org/exhibits/Balch%20exhibits/polonia/preservi.html
  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

  http://www2.hsp.org/exhibits/Balch%20exhibits/rites/rites.html
  Learn about different culture's rites of passage including sweet sixteen parties, weddings, and funerals.

• State Web Games

  http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/web_games.htm
  Collection of 34 web games about the fifty states. Designed to teach capitals, abbreviations, locations, and trivia.

• The African American Museum in Philadelphia

  http://www.aampmuseum.org/
  Visitor info from this Pennsylvania museum which is committed to telling the triumphant story of African-Americans and preserving the culture.

• The New Americans

  http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/newamericans/
  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 University of Alabama Museums Introduction

  http://museums.ua.edu/
  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.

• Today in History: July 4

  http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/jul04.html
  Learn about the history of Independence Day and see pictures and documents from the Library of Congress.

• U.S. Gazetteer

  http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/gazetteer.html
  Enter name or ZIP code in the United States for maps and 1990 census information.

• U.S. Map Puzzle

  http://www.yourchildlearns.com/puzzle_us.htm
  Free downloadable puzzle for learning states and capitals. Requires Windows 95, 98 or 3.1.

• Windows on Maine

  http://windowsonmaine.library.umaine.edu/
  Offers free streaming and downloadable video, multimedia, and supporting materials about Maine's history, science, and ecology for students.

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