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    Home » Homeschool Resources By Subject » All About the States in the USA

    All About North Dakota

    by THSM

    North Dakota Facts for Kids

    North Dakota was the 39 state to join the union. It became a state on November 2, 1889.

    Capital - Bismarck

    Abbreviation - ND

    Nickname - Peace Garden State, Flickertail State, Roughrider State

    Motto - "Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable"

    Song - North Dakota Hymn

    Bird - Western Meadowlark

    Flower - Wild Prairie Rose

    Insect - Ladybug

    Area - approximately 70,704 square miles

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    Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
    Earthlodge people hunted bison and other game, but were in essence farmers living in villages along the Missouri and its tributaries. The site was a major Native American trade center for hundreds of years prior to becoming an important market place for fur traders after 1750. Dive into the extensive history and culture resources to learn about the lives of the Northern Plains Indians on the Upper Missouri River.

    Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
    Between 1828 and 1867, Fort Union was the most important fur trade post on the Upper Missouri River. Here, the Assiniboine and six other Northern Plains Tribes exchanged buffalo robes and smaller furs for goods from around the world, including cloth, guns, blankets, and beads. This page includes six lesson plans for grades 3-8.

    Habitats of North Dakota
    Teachers guide, workbooks, and information on the Habitats of North Dakota program for grades 3-6.

    North Dakota Conservation Corner
    Learn about the habitat, fish, wildlife and plants of North Dakota.

    North Dakota Primary Sources (Library of Congress)
    Selected Library of Congress primary sources related to North Dakota. Includes Teacher's Guide.

    Mr. Donn.org - North Dakota
    Collection of North Dakota resources from Mr. Donn, who offers one of the largest collections of social studies resources available.

    50 States.com - North Dakota
    Facts & Trivia about North Dakota

    RoadsideAmerica.com - North Dakota
    Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in North Dakota

    Awesome America - North Dakota
    Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about North Dakota.

    The 50 States - North Dakota
    From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on North Dakota

    Learn more through virtual and in-person North Dakota field trips ...

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