Websites for studying about Virginia

50 State Quarters® Program - Virginia
The United States Mint H.I.P. Pocket Change™ Web site is sprinkled with coin and character images for you to color. (Y, M, O, T)

50 States.com - Virginia
Fast facts & Trivia (Y, M, O, T)

A to Z Kids Stuff - Virginia
Fun Educational Activities (Y, M, O, T)

Awesome America - Virginia
Fun Facts • Stunning Photos • Travel Info for all 50 States. (Y, M, O, T)

Class Brain.com - Virginia
Start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school. (Y, M, O, T)

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Home Educator Experience
Events of the 1770s pushed Williamsburg and its residents into Revolution and Independence. Yet, while politics raged, domestic life and work as well as commerce continued. Learn about running a household and preparing foods, colonial diversions and pastimes as well as education and apprenticeships at the Benjamin Powell House. This original 18th- century site will open exclusively for spring participants in our Home Educator Experience. Explore our shops of our various tradespeople, such as the Blacksmith, Cabinetmaker, Silversmith, Milliner, and Tailor, to find out what kind of work you might have done once you finished your apprenticeship. (Y, M, O, T)

Creating a New Cultural Landscape
In this activity, the students will write an explanation of how the English, Irish and German immigrants influenced the cultural landscape of the Virginia Shenandoah Valley through architecture, farming, food processing and education. (M,O)

Explore the States - Virginia
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past. (Y, M, O, T)

Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center Home Educator Program
Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center offer History is Fun! for Homeschoolers from February 21 - March 4, 2008. Your homeschool students will love discovering the sights and sounds of the 17th and 18th centuries while learning about their nation's history. And you will love the variety of curriculum-based education programs offered for a range of grade levels - all taught by trained museum educators. Programs are available for families and kids of all ages.  (Y, M, O, T)

Kids Konnect.com - Virginia
A safe Internet gateway for kids of all ages! (Y, M, O, T)

Mr. Donn.org - Virginia
Lesson Plans for Teachers. Activities & Games for Kids. (Y, M, O, T)

National Building Museum
Created by an act of Congress in 1980, the National Building Museum is America's premier cultural institution dedicated to exploring and celebrating architecture, design, engineering, construction, and urban planning. Since opening its doors in 1985, the Museum has become a vital forum for exchanging ideas and information about such topical issues as managing suburban growth, preserving landmarks and communities, and revitalizing urban centers.  (Y, M, O, T)

National Museum of the American Indian Programs
The National Museum of the American Indian is the sixteenth museum of the Smithsonian Institution. It is the first national museum dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and arts of Native Americans. Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the museum works in collaboration with the Native peoples of the Western Hemisphere to protect and foster their cultures by reaffirming traditions and beliefs, encouraging contemporary artistic expression, and empowering the Indian voice.  (Y, M, O, T)

NETSTATE.COM - Virginia
Learn About the 50 States (Y, M, O, T)

New Market Battlefield State Historical Park
Your exploration of the Civil War in Virginia begins here in the legendary Shenandoah Valley. The three-hundred acre New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, 19th Century Bushong Farm, and Hall of Valor Civil War Museum, commemorate a unique moment in American history--- when college boys, Cadets from VMI, engaged in pitched battle and helped win a victory for the Confederate Army.  (Y, M, O, T)

Portsmouth - Courthouse Galleries Programs
The Courthouse Galleries, housed in the 1846 Courthouse, are devoted to offering quality educational, cultural and aesthetic experiences in the arts through rotating visual art exhibits, lectures, classes, and performances. Outdoor Sculpture Competition February 8 - October 12, 2008 The outdoor sculpture exhibition, now in its third year, is displayed in the historic courtyard of the Courthouse Galleries. New Revolutions - Wood-turners from Tidewater February 8 - May 4, 2008 - Entrance Galleries Featured in this exhibition are wood-turners from the tidewater region of Virginia, many of whom are members of the Tidewater Turners. Works by Bob Chiavarini, Tom Crabb, Mike Dennis, Cliff Guard, Jim Vogle, Wolfgang Voglebean and Jerry Whitehurst are offered.  (Y, M, O, T)

Ready Virginia
Ready Virginia is a statewide public education effort to prepare Virginians for all hazards, including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks. Ready Virginia encourages Virginians to do three things to prepare for emergencies: * Get an emergency supply kit * Make an emergency plan * Stay informed about the hazards that could impact Virginia The Ready Virginia Web site is a central, authoritative resource for preparedness information for all Virginians. (Y, M, O, T)

RoadsideAmerica.com - Virginia
Find Virginia travel tips, stories, field reports and maps for unusual tourist attractions and landmarks.  (Y, M, O, T)

The 50 States - Virginia
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on America's states for upper elementary students. (Y, M, O, T)

The Mariner's Museum
America's Maritime Treasure. You’ll find one of the largest international maritime history museums filled to the crow’s nest with prized artifacts that celebrate the spirit of seafaring adventure. Explore over 60,000 square feet of gallery space with rare figureheads, handcrafted ship models, Civil War ironclad USS Monitor artifacts, paintings, small craft from around the world, and much more. (Y, M, O, T)

TheUS50.com - Virginia
New state Study Guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages!  (Y, M, O, T)

Tree Identification Fact sheets
The Dendrology homepage at Virginia Tech is where to find tree identification fact sheets on approximately 900 species of trees, as well as lots of other tree information. (Y, M, O, T)

Virginia Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau ()

Virginia Map/Quiz Printout
EnchantedLearning.com (Y, M, O, T)

Westmoreland State Park Wildlife Education Program
Westmoreland State Park offers Project Wild - a Wildlife Education Program on Saturday, February 23, 2008 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. During the workshop, participants will receive a Curriculum Guide and the Va. State Park's Your Backyard Guide that contains a wide variety of activities that teach about wildlife, habitat and ecosystems, along with supplementary information about Virginia's wildlife. This is a hands-on inquiry based workshop. Dress comfortably, wear walking shoes, and be prepared to spend some time outside. Registration is required. Contact Steve Davis at (804) 493-8821 or e-mail steve.davis@dcr.virginia.gov for more information. (Y, M, O, T)

For more Virginia resources visit the Virginia Homeschool Resources page

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