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1. Ethnologue – US Languages

   Information on the languages in the United States that is “home to 197 living indigenous languages.”  

2. From Revolution to Reconstruction

   This site does a good job of outlining American history, from early America through the 20th century.

3. Google Arts & Culture: Black History & Culture

   This is a very informative site about Black history in the U.S.

4. Ken Burns Classroom Resources on American History @PBS.org

   Check out the American History related videos on this page by PBS.org.

5. Library of Congress – American History Digitial Archives

   An in-depth digital collection of materials relating to American History available online that includes documents, photos, and other ephemera through the course of American History.  

6. National Archives: Founding Documents of the United States

   This site presents 100 milestone documents in American History. Gives background information on each document and images of the originals.

7. National Geographic Kids: Native Americans

   Great information for kids looking for information about Native Americans history and culture in all parts of the United States.

8. National Museum of African American History & Culture: The North Star

   The North Star is a digital learning tool that is a "place where you can discover stories and objects that illuminate the African American experience." Go to this link, then scroll down to see your digital experience choices.

9. National Museum of the American Indian

   The National Museum of the American Indian has a lot of resources for everybody.

10. Native Tech

    This site has a lot of current tribal information and news. Look under "Articles" and "Special Features" for information on Native American clothing, tools, games, toys, food, and more.

11. New Perspectives on the West @ PBS.org

    This is a fantastic site that contains a biographical dictionary of many western figures, including Native Americans. Click on Places and Resources for additional information on western history.

12. Smithsonian – History and Culture

    The Smithsonian not only explores U.S. history and culture to better understand what it means to be an American, but also examines, explains, and protects cultural heritage in the U.S. and around the world. 

13. The Kulture Kidz: African American History from A to Z

    This is an overview A-Z style presentation of Black History in America. Simple, clear information.

14. U.S. History@ PBS.org

    PBS Learning Media has a comprehensive collection of over 3,000 short videos of U.S. History which is broken down by time periods, ranging from Three Worlds Meet (beginnings to 1620) to Contemporary United States (1968 - today). For grades K-12.

1. A Guide to North American Birds @ the Audubon Society

   Search any bird in North America and get great information and photos.

2. Animals @ the Philadelphia Zoo

   The Philadelphia Zoo provides lots of helpful information here on endangered Species, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles and mammals.

3. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

   The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has a great website for all ages.

4. Insects @ Amateur Entomologists' Society

   This society offers great entomological information for everyone.

5. Oakland Zoo Animals

   The Oakland Zoo provides good information about 120 of their zoo animals.

6. Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

   "Founded in 1889, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park and is home to more than 2,200 animals representing almost 400 different species."

1. An Eye for Art

   A collection of art history activities, like Studying Nature and Telling Stories…. and over 50 printable pdf booklets about great artists through history, all free online from the National Gallery of Art.

2. British Museum – Prints and Drawings Galleries

   "A selection from the extensive collection of Western graphic art in Prints and Drawings at the British Museum.” 

3. I am an Artist

   Online art lessons! Try art projects with paint, clay, fabric and more,

4. Smithsonian – Art and Design

   “The Smithsonian’s museums display objects from our collections that span the breadth of art and design from the ancient to the modern-day, from the whimsical to the practical.” 

5. Tate Kids

   This is a very fun site about art and creative ideas for kids. Brought to us by the Tate Museum, which has several locations in London, Cornwall and Liverpool.

6. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

   Online exhibitions showcased at The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art that showcase picture book art. 

7. The Met: #metkids

   This is one of the best museums in the world and located in New York City. It's an incredibly creative and fun site with lots of art information "made for, with, and by kids".

8. Web Art! Bomomo.com

   Here's another cool online art activity.

1. American President

   This helpful site groups U.S. Presidents by era and has tons of information about each president and their cabinet.

2. Biographies @ Academy of Achievement

   Great information about people well known in the arts, sciences, business, sports and public service.

3. Biographies of Notable Coloradans @ History Colorado

   These 27 Colorado biographies were adapted from articles in the Colorado Historical Society's newsletter. It's simple, clear information.

1. Biographies of Notable Coloradans @ History Colorado

   This is a great source for Colorado biographical information.

2. Colorado Encyclopedia

   Search people, places, events, and things in Colorado history. This site provides maps, timelines and more.

3. Colorado's Major Tree Species

   Good information about fourteen major tree species in Colorado.

4. Denver Public Library Colorado History for Kids

   Online collection of historical Coloradans, the cultures that shape Colorado, and photo archives.

5. Doing History, Keeping the Past

   Take a journey into Colorado's history in the company of people who made that history.

6. History @ Garden of the Gods

   Here's a bit of history about Garden of the Gods. You'll have to visit the visitor center, though, to find out more.

7. HistoryColorado.org: Online Exhibits

   History Colorado's online exhibits include videos and photos about important Colorado history subjects: Japanese Internment in Colorado, Bent's Fort, La Gente, African American History in Colorado and Ute Tribal Paths. This is excellent information and sources for school reports.

8. Southern Ute Indian Tribe

   The Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s official website about Ute culture and history, tribal government, and the community today.  

9. The Southern Ute Drum

   “The Southern Ute Drum is the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s biweekly community newspaper.” 

10. Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation

    The Ute Indian Tribe of the Uintah and Ouray Reservation’s official website includes information on tribal culture, history, government, and the people.  

11. Ute Mountain Ute Tribe

    The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe’s official website includes information on the Weenuche Band, the people, the tribal government, the culture, and the history.  

1. Ethnologue – Languages of the World

   Information on the languages around the world. “We exist to help you understand more about the people of the world, and how each language community is distinct.” 

2. Lizard Point: Geography Quizzes

   This site has all kinds of online quizzes but check out the Geography section. Do you know all 196 countries in the world? If you want an easier quiz, choose another under the Geography tab.

3. National Geographic Kids: Countries

   This site highlights many countries with awesome photos and good information too.

1. Elements of a Story @ Learner.org

   This is an interactive site that lets you write a story.

2. Khan Academy – Reading and Language Arts

   Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom

3. Merriam-Webster Online

   It's a dictionary and a thesaurus in one.

4. Shakespeare for Kids @ Folger Shakespeare Library

   This site offers kids great insight into the works of Shakespeare, including background information and how to become an expert!

5. Shel Silverstein: Fun and Activities

   Ok, so you won't find Shel Silverstein poems here -- you'll have to check out his books for that - but this site has lots of activities for kids.

6. Spelling Bee Interactive @ Learner.org

   Try this fun spelling bee exercise! Do you have what it takes?

7. Starfall

   The free part of Starfall is still great for non-readers to beginning readers!

8. Student Dictionary for Kids

   Look up words in the Student Dictionary or build your own dictionary.

1. AAA Math

   This site covers 25 math topics for K-8th grades.

2. Aplus Math

   This site includes games, flashcards and other interactive ways to improve math skills.

3. Cool Math

   Very cool math site. The games are great!

4. Create a Graph

   Presents four different kinds of graphs that students can customize for their own projects.

5. HelpingwithMath.com

   Come to this site for worksheets and great help with multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, percentages, geometry, etc.

6. Khan Academy – Math

   Khan Academy offers practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.

7. Math is Fun: Symmetry Art

   This is a very fun art/math site whether or not you know geometry.

8. NumberNut

   Another one of Rader's great sites for kids.