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
Websites for studying about Montana
Facts & Trivia about Montana
Worksheets and puzzles for kids to learn more about Montana
Fun Educational Activities
Chronicle of the Old West presents... The Chuckwagon
We come across articles from newspapers printed in the 1800's that contain recipes and cooking tips that you might find interesting. Some have become our favorites and others are simply amusing.
Lesson "A brand is a cow's only return address." Middle School PDF download.
Information about Montana. State study guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on Montana
Mr. Donn has been online for as long as I can remember and he has one of the largest collections of social studies resources available. This is his collection of Montana resources..
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in Montana
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about Montana.
EnchantedLearning.com
Grant-Kohr's Ranch National Historic Site
Lesson Plans Grades 1-8
Montana Virtual Field Trips
Glacier National Park
West Glacier
Nez Perce National Historical Park
Lapwai
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park