All about Maine

Websites for studying about Maine

A to Z Kids Stuff - Maine
Fun Educational Activities

Kids Konnect.com - Maine
A safe Internet gateway for kids of all ages!

Maine Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau

TheUS50.com - Maine
New state Study Guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages!

The 50 States - Maine
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on America's states for upper elementary students.

Mr. Donn.org - Maine
Lesson Plans for Teachers. Activities & Games for Kids.

Class Brain.com - Maine
Start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school.

Explore the States - Maine
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.

50 States.com - Maine
Fast Facts & Trivia

RoadsideAmerica.com - Maine
Find Maine travel tips, stories, field reports and maps for unusual tourist attractions and landmarks.

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Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for Maine

Maine Classical Christian Homeschool

Waterboro Fitness Fun Classes
Southwest

Maine Home Education Association (MHEA)
statewide

Maine Homeschooling Information

Homeschool hiking/biking annual event

Latter-day Saint Eastern Home Educators

Art for Homeschoolers
Portland area

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State Facts

Maine was the 23rd state to join the union. It became a state on March 15, 1820.

Capital - Augusta

Abbreviation - ME

Nickname - Pine Tree State

Motto - "Dirigo" - I direct

Song - "State of Maine Song"

Bird - Black-capped chickadee

Flower - White Pine Cone and Tassel

Insect - Honey Bee

Area - approximately 35,387 square miles

 

Maine field trips

Museums of Old York
Visit the Museums of Old York and explore nine historic museum buildings, a contemporary art gallery and wonderful gardens. Tour the properties, explore our collections, research your history or take part in our renowned education programs. At Old York you will experience over 300 years of New England heritage while listening to tales of sea captains and their families, jailers, prisoners and others. You'll also see some of the most beautiful decorative objects and antiques preserved in America including the Bulman Bedhangings, the only complete set of 18th century American crewelwork bed curtains known to exist.

Telephone Museum
A big gray barn on a country road in Maine houses an unusual display of communications technology. At The Telephone Museum, the history of the telephone network from Alexander Graham Bell's patent in 1876, through the era of switchboard operators and early dial telephones, to the more complex electro-mechanical switching systems that preceeded digital technology, is represented in hands-on exhibits intended to show the ingenuity and craftsmanship of thousands of telephone workers, innovators and entrepreneurs over more than 100 years.

Northern Maine Museum of Science
Located at Folsom Hall at The University of Maine at Presque Isle on south Main Street. The Mission of the Northern Maine Museum of Science is to support science education in northern Maine by means of exhibits and programs, educational field experience on nature trails, scientific collections for research, and educational programs for educators and students. Our commitment is to create links between the University and the Northern Maine community that enhance the general public's understanding and awareness of science.

Oakfield Railroad Museum
Our Museum is dedicated to the early years of Railroad Transportation. Besides seeing the historic wood frame station building (pictured above), you can be intrigued by hundreds of photographs- some of which are over a century old. There are also vintage signs and advertising pieces, signal lanterns, original railroad maps, telegraph equipment, newspapers, a Hand Car and a Motor Car, restored mail carts, the C-66 caboose, and a weathervane that came from the top of the old water tower that was demolished in 1982.

Macartney House Museum
Built about 1815 by Leonard Cornforth, mill owner in West Waterville. Later owned by the Macartney family, including William, William H, and Dwight; they served the town in various posts for many years. Acquired by the OAHS in 1974 from People's Heritage Bank. Moved north about 100 feet to its present location. A federal style Cape Cod, 2 stories, central chimney. Furnished with many antiques and Oakland area artifacts. Contains a growing research library of Oakland material. Open summers, Wednesday, 1:30 to 4:30; other hours by appointment.

Ogunquit Museum of American Art
The OMAA is host not only to hundreds of works of art, but also to Tuesday Nights at OMAA, where you'll find musical performances, film series, lectures, theatrical performances, slide shows, tours and book signings.

Old Fort Western
Protecting, preserving and interpreting the 1754 National Historic Landmark fort, store and house on the Kennebec River in Augusta, Maine
Virtual field trip online

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Famous people from Maine

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