| Directory > Kids and Teens > School Time > Social Studies > World Cultures > North America > United States CultureGrams: USA
Fun cultural facts, country flag and its symbolism, national anthem, map, and demographic data.
http://onlineedition.culturegrams.com/world/world_country.php?contid=6&wmn=North_America&am....
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Mapzones: USA
Covers political and physical geography, currency, people, religion, education, economy,
government, history, culture, and statistics.
http://kids.mapzones.com/world/usa/
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Kids Commonwealth
Provides information and links about Virginia, its government, history, and geography. Also offers
learning games and maps.
http://www.kidscommonwealth.virginia.gov/
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From One Life to Another
An in-depth look at the flood of immigrants who arrived on America's shores during the 19th
century. Virtual tours show how they lived beforehand and how their migration transformed not only
their lives, but the culture of a nation.
http://library.thinkquest.org/26786/
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TimeKeeper: Cultures of the Southwest
Presents both basic and detailed information about the cultures of the American Southwest. Also
includes glossary and audio clips of the Hopi and Navajo languages.
http://library.thinkquest.org/12641/
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The Tepee: A Short History
Describes how nomadic Plains Indians built and used tepees. Includes a diagram.
http://www.epa.gov/glnpo/native/2001/tepee.html
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Indian Kids
Describes family life in the New World. Includes Theodore de Bry's Native American engravings,
search index of towns, rivers and regions.
http://Indian-Kids-r.Us
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Indian Health Services: Kids
Explore Native American culture, health, safety, and legends.
http://www.ihs.gov/PublicInfo/Publications/Kids/index.cfm
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Pickatrail
Identifies the location of every state on a world map. Includes information on state birds,
flowers, trees, flags, quick links, backpacking in Europe, compass, and GPS resources.
http://www.pickatrail.com/jupiter/location/north_america/usa/usa.html
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Flag Education and Etiquette: Pledge of Allegiance
Explains what each line of the United States Pledge of Allegiance really means. From the American
Legion.
http://www.legion.org/our_flag/of_pledge_flag.htm
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Golden Crescent
Introduces the region of the Golden Crescent, a wide swath that runs along the Atlantic Coast from
Savannah to Cape Canaveral and inland towards Tallahassee. Includes a look at its rich history and
the many diverse cultures which meet within its bounds.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/goldcres/
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Name that State
An interactive quiz that will test your knowledge of the states.
http://www.primarygames.com/states/start.htm
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AFRO-Americ@: Kids Zone
African American children are encouraged to be proud of their roots. Brainteasers about African
geography and anthropology, black American history quizzes, and African fables.
http://www.afro.com/children/children.html
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A Trip To Illinois
Learn about the geography, government, famous folks, and history of Illinois.
http://www.ilstu.edu/~jlperni
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ClassBrain's State Reports
Resources for research projects on U.S. states including official state websites, clipart, report
templates, and puzzles.
http://classbrain.com/cb_sr/cb_srhm.htm
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DiscoverySchool.com: State Assembly
Articles, maps, and facts related to each of the 50 states. Based on World Book Encyclopedia.
http://school.discovery.com/homeworkhelp/stateassembly/
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Mr. Lincoln's White House
An account of Abraham Lincoln, the White House as it was during his Presidency, and Washington in
Lincoln's time.
http://www.mrlincolnswhitehouse.org/
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The New Americans
Follows the lives of immigrants from Nigeria and the Dominican Republic. Includes a brief look at
how immigration served as the foundation of American society and culture, as well as an interactive
timeline of immigration. From PBS.
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/newamericans/
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Sugar Roots
Explore how the sugar industry drew people from many ethnic and cultural backgrounds to the state
of Hawaii.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J003466/
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Immigration: The Living Mosaic of People, Culture, and Hope
Covers several different ethnic groups' introduction to the U.S. Includes timeline of immigration,
personal stories of both immigrants and workers at Ellis Island, and a discussion of The Statue of
Liberty.
http://library.thinkquest.org/20619/
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The First Americans
Explore the distinct Native American cultures that existed before the first European settlers
landed on American shores.
http://www.germantown.k12.il.us/html/intro.html
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America's Library
Discover the stories of America's past. Meet amazing Americans from the past and present, explore
the states, and read about everyday life.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi
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A Virtual Journey into San Francisco's Chinatown
In the heart of a bustling metropolis, Chinatown is a distinct culture within a culture. Use your
mouse to navigate Chinatown's streets and alleys, and see how the old ways mingle with the new.
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/chinatown/intro.html
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50 States.com
Provides state and U.S. territory information including state symbols, flags, nicknames, songs,
birds, flowers, elected officials, and many other facts. Also includes links to official state
homepages.
http://www.50states.com/
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Not Everyone's American Dream
Learn about the homeless sub-culture in the United States. Explore who the homeless are and how
they get that way.
http://library.thinkquest.org/10374/
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¿Mexifornia?
About Mexican families who recently moved to California. Shares their stories, their traditions,
and their culture.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J002136/
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Our American Heritage: A Patchwork Quilt
Focuses on the many different cultures that came to Texas and the United States of America and the
contributions members of these cultures have made.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001272F/
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