Arkansas Facts for Kids
Arkansas was the 25th state to join the union. It became a state on June 15, 1836.
Capital - Little Rock
Abbreviation - AR
Nickname - The Natural State
Motto - "Regnat Populus" - The people rule
Song - "Arkansas" and "Oh Arkansas"
Bird - Mockingbird
Flower - Apple Blossom
Insect - Honey Bee
Area - approximately 53,182 square miles
Learn more about Arkansas
Fort Smith National Historic Site
The history of the Fort Smith area abounds with tales of heroism, battles, and social justice. There are many individuals who made history at Fort Smith, and their actions and attitudes can serve both as inspiration and lessons learned. The Fort Smith National Historic Site includes the remains of two frontier forts and the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Judge Isaac C. Parker, known as the "hangin' judge," presided over the court for 21 years. This site has a number of articles about the two forts and the people who lived and died there, the Trail of Tears, and more.
Arkansas Primary Sources (Library of Congress)
Selected Library of Congress primary sources with a Teacher's Guide
The 50 States - Arkansas
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Arkansas
Mr. Donn.org - Arkansas
Collection of Arkansas resources from Mr. Donn, who offers one of the largest collections of social studies resources available.
50 States.com - Arkansas
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RoadsideAmerica.com - Arkansas
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Arkansas
Arkansas Map/Quiz Printout
EnchantedLearning.com
Awesome America - Arkansas
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Arkansas.
The Traveler's guide to Arkansas for Kids
Activities grades K-4
Arkansas Heritage
Arkansas Heritage, a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, and its agencies have created a vast assortment of educational products on topics related to Arkansas’s natural, cultural, artistic, and historic identity. Resources include puzzles, posters, coloring pages, and timeline, as well as links to each participating agency.
Encyclopedia of Arkansas
The Encyclopedia of Arkansas has numerous articles on various aspects of Arkansas history and culture, including individuals, organizations, places, and more. At the bottom of each entry there are links to additional sources, and some entries include corresponding teacher-created lesson plans available through the Butler Center.
Ozark Natural Science Center
ONSC offers individual videos or 8-week online self-guided courses.
AR Resources for Educators from Locales
Learn more through virtual and in-person Arkansas field trips ...
