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State facts about Ohio

Websites for studying about Ohio

A to Z Kids Stuff - Ohio
Fun Educational Activities


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


Ohio Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau


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


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


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


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


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


50 States.com - Ohio
Fast Facts & Trivia


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


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Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for Ohio

Akron Roman Catholic Home Educators (ARCHE)


TEACH Homeschool Group


TEACH Homeschool Group


Support Groups


Homeschooling Organizations


Ohio Home Educators Network - Yahoo Group


East of Cincy Home School Group


More Ohio homeschooling groups, classes, and events ...


 

 

State Facts

Ohio was the 17th state to join the union. It became a state on March 1, 1803.

Capital - Columbus

Abbreviation - OH

Nickname - Buckeye State

Motto - "With God, All Things Are Possible"

Song - Beautiful Ohio

Bird - Cardinal

Flower - Scarlet Carnation

Insect - Ladybug

Area - approximately 44,828 square miles

 

Ohio field trips

Heaven's Corner - Zoo and Animal Sanctuary - Educational Zoo
Welcomes school groups, boy and girl scouts, daycare, youth and church groups…all will benefit from the chance to view these creatures while learning about how they live and where they come from.


Taft Museum of Art
For over 75 years, the Taft Museum of Art has been inspiring visitors with its extraordinary collections and compelling exhibitions. This Cincinnati treasure is an exciting and enriching destination for all ages. See masterpieces by artists such as Rembrandt and Whistler, enjoy lunch in the Café, and find unique gifts in the Shop.


Toledo Museum of Art
the Toledo Museum of Art has earned a global reputation for the quality of our collection, our innovative and extensive education programs, and our architecturally significant campus. More than 30,000 works of art represent American and European painting, the history of art in glass, ancient Greek, Roman, and Egyptian works, Asian and African art, medieval art, sculpture, decorative arts, graphic arts, and modern and contemporary art.


Wood County Historical Center
Get a behind the scenes look into the abundant collections at the Wood County Historical Center and Museum! Here, the museum artifacts tell their stories and reveal the history of Wood County, OH.


AHA! A Hands-On Adventure: A Children's Museum
Welcome to AHA! the liveliest, most adventuresome, convenient, educational, fascinating place for children (especially those age 0-7) in Central Ohio.


Akron Art Museum
Spanning three centuries, the museum's collection, symbolize the museum's dual role as preserver of the past and herald of the future.


Armstrong Museum
Named in honor of the accomplishments of Neil Armstrong, first man to set foot on the moon, this museum in Wapakoneta chronicles Ohio's contributions to the history of space flight. Among the items on display are the F5D Sky Lancer, the Gemini VIII spacecraft, Apollo 11 artifacts and a moon rock. In the museum's Astro-theater, multimedia presentations of the sights and sounds of space unfold against a starry background.


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Famous people from Ohio

Johnny Appleseed (John Chapman)

Neil Armstrong




Thanks to graphicmaps.com for the state graphics

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