All about Montana
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A to Z Kids Stuff - Montana
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Kids Konnect.com - Montana
A safe Internet gateway for kids of all ages!
Montana Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau
I Want To Be A Cowboy Hat
Montana Content Standards for 8th Grade. PDF Download
A Brand is Forever
Lesson "A brand is a cow's only return address." Middle School PDF download.
TheUS50.com - Montana
New state Study Guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages!
The 50 States - Montana
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on America's states for upper elementary students.
Mr. Donn.org - Montana
Lesson Plans for Teachers. Activities & Games for Kids.
Class Brain.com - Montana
Start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school.
Explore the States - Montana
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
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Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for Montana
Association of Christian Homeschoolers
Glendive and Rural Area Christian Educators (GRACE)
Flathead Home Educators Association
Missoula Area Homeschool Network
Helena Area Learning co-Opportunities
Great Falls Homeschool Friends
More Montana homeschooling groups, classes, and events ...
State Facts
Montana was the 41st state to join the union. It became a state on November 8,1889.
Capital - Helena
Abbreviation - MT
Nickname - Big Sky Country, Treasure State
Motto - "Oro y plata" - Gold and Silver
Song - Montana
Bird - Western Meadowlark
Flower - Bitterroot
Insect -
Area - approximately 147,046 square miles
Montana field trips
Montana Historical Society
Montana's memory starts here! Established in 1865, the Montana Historical Society is one of the oldest institutions of its kind west of the Mississippi River. Learn more about Montana's Museum, the Montana Historical Society Press, Montana The Magazine of Western History, the Montana State Historic Preservation Office, and the MHS Research Center.
MonDak Heritage Center
The MonDak Heritage Center is the MonDak region's premier museum and art gallery, with the largest available exhibit space of any such combined facility in the region. Our mission is to preserve the region's cultural heritage and support its artistic development through traditional museum exhibits and art shows as well as through special programming.
Cowboy Doctor: Doctor to both Man and Beast
The purpose of this lesson is to give students an awareness of the similarities and differences of medical care of humans and animals on a ranch in the past and the present. Grade Level 6-8. PDF download
Home on the Range
The historical integrity and intactness of Grant-Kohrs Ranch facilitates a deeper understanding of the myths and realities of cattle ranching and the American West. Grade Level: 7th and 8th
Range Plants
The purpose of this lesson is to make students aware of the importance of range plants. They will learn how to identify grass vs. forbs. Grant-Kohrs Ranch facilitates. Grade Level: 4,5,6. PDF download
Dried Arrangement from Dried Grasses and Forbs
The student will become aware of art from nature as well as grasses and forbs. Grant-Kohrs Ranch facilitates. Grade Level: 4
Tongue River Reservoir
The 12-mile long reservoir is situated among scenic red shale, juniper canyons, and the open prairies of southeastern Montana. The park is loved by Montana and Wyoming anglers, campers, and boaters. Water sports are popular here and the park boasts excellent fishing as four state record fish have been pulled from its waters.
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