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Websites for studying about Wyoming

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


Wyoming Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau


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


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


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


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


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


50 States.com - Wyoming
Fast facts & Trivia


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


Awesome America - Wyoming
Fun Facts • Stunning Photos • Travel Info for all 50 States.


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Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for Wyoming

Goshen County Homeschoolers


Local Support Groups


Wyoming Homeschool Support Groups


Wyoming Homeschoolers


Antelope Valley Home Schoolers


Wyoming Inclusive Homeschoolers


C. H. R. I. S. T. Antelope Valley Homeschool Support Group


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State Facts

Wyoming was the 44th state to join the union. It became a state on July 10, 1890.

Capital - Cheyenne

Abbreviation - WY

Nickname - Equality State

Motto - "Equal Rights"

Song - "Wyoming"

Bird - Western Meadowlark

Flower - Indian Paintbrush

Insect -

Area - approximately 97,818 square miles

 

Wyoming field trips

Rockpile Museum
The Campbell County Rockpile Museum focuses on general, regional, and local history with an emphasis on the culture and people of Campbell County, Wyoming. Our mission is to serve the residents of Campbell County as a center for local history, while collecting, preserving, and interpreting this history through exhibits which are both accessible and understandable to visitors.


Fort Caspar
Tour a reconstructed 1865 military post located at a major river crossing on the Oregon, Mormon Pioneer, California, Pony Express, and transcontinental telegraph trail corridor. Explore central Wyoming’s regional history museum, featuring exhibits on prehistoric peoples, Plains Indians, ranching, the energy industry, and the City of Casper as well as the western emigrant trails and frontier army.


Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center
The mission of the Hot Springs County Museum and Cultural Center is to serve as an educational resource for teaching and researching the history of Hot Springs County; to collect, preserve and exhibit artifacts that tell and interpret the stories of the region's people; and to provide cultural activities that enrich the experiences of community and visitors.


National Bighorn Sheep Center
Dedicated to educating the public about the biology and habitat needs of the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep and to encouraging the active stewardship of wildlife and wildlands.


National Museum of Wildlife Art
A museum dedicated to presenting art about wildlife. Located on a bluff called East Gros Ventre Butte and amid real wildlife habitat, the 51,000 square foot sandstone structure overlooks the National Elk Refuge. Permanent exhibits include the Bison, John Clymer, and Carl Rungius galleries.
Virtual field trip online


Nicolaysen Art Museum & Discovery Center
A regional, contemporary art museum and cultural center committed to bringing the visual arts to children and adults of all ages. The facility consists of eight galleries with exhibitions changing approximately every 90 days, and a Children's Discovery Center where children of all ages are welcome to explore their expressive and creative abilities.


Bear River State Park
Bear River State Park and Visitor Center are located just outside Evanston, Wyoming. Bear River is a year-round park that offers nearly 300 acres that are ideal for picnicking, hiking, wildlife viewing, group activities, bicycling, skiing, rollerblading, remote control cars and many other activities. The park is home to a small head of captive bison and elk kept for public viewing. Three miles of foot trails are within park limits. They include 1.2 miles of paved trail and an arched footbridge that crosses the Bear River. Another 1.7 miles of packed gravel trails are on the of the west side of the river. The foot trails in the park also double as cross-country ski trails in the winter. Numerous other trails are maintained for those who ski and snowshoe. This park is for day-use only: no overnight camping is allowed.
Virtual field trip online


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