Saturday, May 31, 2014

I love social studies and history! A Free United States Map (and other resources!)

A Free United States Map---With capitals

Blank map:

http://www.50states.com/maps/usamap.htm#.U4mWsFhdVqJ

*There is also a link on this page to get a blank map of each state. 

Alphabetical listing of states:








Link to listing of states and their symbols:

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Lists/state_nicknames.html



State Symbols & Icons:

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Lists/State_symbols.html

Lesson plans:

http://americanhistory.si.edu/citizenship/pdf/LessonPlan_SymbolsAndHolidays.pdf


Guess the state quiz:

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/STATESQUIZ.html

Link to state symbols, emblems, and mottos:
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/National_Symbols/National-Symbols.html
Official Symbols represent the cultural heritage and natural treasures of each state or the entire United States (see our
National Symbols). Each state and region is also recognized by well-known icons and emblems such as state flags and seals.

When did we begin adopting state symbols?

A "National Garland of Flowers" created for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair (made of representative flowers selected by each state) was the inspiration for adopting official state floral emblems. This began a trend that led to the adoption of official state birdstrees, and all the uniquestate symbols recognized today.

How is a state symbol created? 

A Social Studies teacher describes how she and her 7th grade students championed the cowboy boot as a state symbol on the State Footwear of Texas page; or read how students in Anchorage, Alaska initiated the adoption of an official State Dog!

http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/site-map-01.html


 LISTS OF SYMBOLS :

thumbnail images

List of State Animals / Mammals - wild and domestic mammals
List of State Birds - song birds, birds of prey, game birds, domestic ...
List of State Capitals - state capitals, abbreviations, official state websites
List of State Cultural symbols - art -music - theater - festivals - sports ...
List of State Dinosaurs - Fossils - prehistoric animals and plants
List of State Flags
List of State Flowers - flowers and plants
List of State Fish / Aquatic - fish, shells, crustaceans, aquatic life
List of State Food symbols - beverages, fruits, vegetables, nuts, regional ...
List of State Geological symbols - gems, rocks, rivers, minerals, ...
List of State Insects - butterflies, bugs, spiders
List of State Mottos
List of State Name Origins - origins of state names
List of State Nicknames

List of State Quarters - U.S. commemorative quarters
List of State Reptiles - Amphibians
List of State Resident Names
List of State Seals - great seals
List of State Songs - anthems, ballads, folk songs, historical songs ...
List of State Stars - astronomical symbols
List of State Trees
List of States - with abbreviations, capitals, links to state websites
List of States in order by size  (square miles)
List of States A - Z with dates of statehood (Alabama to Wyoming)
List of States 1st to 50th in order by date of statehood (1787-1959)
STATES QUIZ - Guess the state from thumbnail images
 
National Geographic "Our Fifty States"
Our Fifty States by National Geographic: 5-star reviews -
"I purchased this book for our homeschool history / geography curriculum ... jam-
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and interesting facts ..." more

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 NATIONAL SYMBOLS, EMBLEMS, & ICONS:

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American's Creed
Bill of Rights
Constitution of the United States
Declaration of Independence
Liberty Bell
National Anthem - "Star Spangled Banner"
National Bird - bald eagle
National Colors - red, white, blue
National Flag - United States flag
National Flower - rose
National Folk Dance - square dance (proposed)
National Holidays
National Motto - "In God We Trust"
National Seal - great seal of the United States
National Tree - oak
Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag
Statue of Liberty 

Endangered and Threatened
 State Symbols

 (not a complete list)


"A is for America" Alphabet Book

An American Alphabet:A is for America is a tribute to all we love about our country ... beautiful illustrations bring each letter to life ...more.

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