All about Colorado
Websites for studying about Colorado
AME Program
AME is the Apprenticeship, Mentorship, Entrepreneurship program sponsored by CHEC, the Christian Home Educators of Colorado. "AME connects young homeschooled students and graduates to professionals, businessmen, and entrepreneurs to provide a life-integrated work experience focused on the character and future of that young person. Through our website database, seminars, and more, we help connect young people to prospective mentors in various business and ministry fields." Participation is not limited to Colorado residents.
A to Z Kids Stuff - Colorado
Fun Educational Activities
Kids Konnect.com - Colorado
A safe Internet gateway for kids of all ages!
Colorado Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau
TheUS50.com - Colorado
New state Study Guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages!
The 50 States - Colorado
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on America's states for upper elementary students.
Mr. Donn.org - Colorado
Lesson Plans for Teachers. Activities & Games for Kids.
Class Brain.com - Colorado
Start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school.
Explore the States - Colorado
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
50 States.com - Colorado
Fast Facts & Trivia
More websites for studying about Colorado...
Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for Colorado
Colorado Homeschool Support Groups
Colorado Home Educator’s Eclectic Resource (CHEER)
Christian Home Educators of Colorado Support Groups
Support for Parents Involved in Christian Education
Roaring Fork Valley Homeschool Network
More Colorado homeschooling groups, classes, and events ...
State Facts
Colorado was the 38th state to join the union. It became a state on August 1, 1876.
Capital - Denver
Abbreviation - CO
Nickname - Centennial State, Colorful Colorado
Motto - Nil sine Numine - Nothing without Providence
Song - Where the Columbines Grow
Bird - Lark Bunting
Flower - Rocky Mountain Columbine
Insect - Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly
Area - approximately 104,100 square miles
Colorado field trips
Making Tracks - CO
Making TRACKS provides downloadable nature guides and species lists for each trail, as well as resources for schools to make their own educational nature trails on school grounds or in nearby communities.
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Stage, Galleries and Education
Aspen Historical Society Stallard House and Museum Annex
Enriching the community through preserving and communicating our remarkable history!
Centennial House (Blanche A. Wilson House)
This Queen Anne Victorian home is the oldest of nine remaining houses Donald Fletcher built for his speculative community east of Denver. The name of this community later changed from Fletcher to Aurora. Like all Fletcher homes, it has indoor plumbing and an upstairs bathroom, a luxury considering both the time period and the arid surroundings. The City of Aurora purchased the house in 1990 and community members restored it for the City’s Centennial year.
Melvin School
This two-room schoolhouse originally served the outlying community of Melvin. In 1949, the structure was moved to make way for the Cherry Creek Reservoir. After 17 years of use as a tavern, the Cherry Creek Valley Historical Society moved the school to its current location on the grounds of Smoky Hill High School. The building is owned and maintained by the Cherry Creek School District.
William Smith House
Aurora pioneer William Smith once raised sheep on the open land around this property. Smith was the founder of Aurora Public Schools and owner of the land donated for Del Mar Park. The home remained in the family until 1983 when Smith’s daughter, Margaret, passed away. The house is now privately owned as a residence.
John Gully Homestead House DeLaney Farm Historic District
This small house is the oldest surviving home in Aurora. The ranch, house, stables and corrals that made up the Gully family homestead were originally located at Mississippi and Chambers Roads, where this Irish immigrant family raised cattle and horses. The City of Aurora purchased the house and chicken coop, moving them to the current site and restoring the house in 1982. It is still owned by the City of Aurora.
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