Updated on March 9, 2017
On these websites and apps, students of all grades can learn more about the history, geography, governments, people and culture of each of the 50 states. Some of the sites have teaching resources too. Pick a state to learn more.
Take a virtual tour of the nation’s Capitol Hill to learn about its art, architecture, buildings, grounds, and history. The Capitol grounds have more than 270 acres that include the U.S. Capitol building, House and Senate office buildings, Library of…
California Parks offer free virtual field trips to CA students and teachers, with units of study in science, history and language arts. Using park resources and live interactive presentations, kids learn about the art of ancient Greeks and Romans at…
Educational Adventures at Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center give kids a window into what life was like for the Powhatan Indians and settlers in the Tidewater, Virginia area. There are videos and podcasts on food, customs, traditions, economy, and…
TN History for Kids! has resources about Tennessee history and geography for K-12 students at every grade level. You can find activities and information by grade level, or by topic. Take a virtual tour of more than 40 historic sites…
Experience the history, culture, and nature of South Carolina At KnowItAll.org. Tour historical sites, take a journey down the Catawba River, learn about Gullah culture – all from the interactives on SC ETV’s K-12 educational portal.
Learn about the Kentucky legislature, state capitol, and how a bill becomes a law. Find out who your state representatives are, and how to contact them. Explore the state symbols, activities page, or watch a video to learn more about…
From site: Visitors to Boston, school children, teachers, historians, history buffs, citizens, and friends, welcome to the Freedom Trail. There is no other place in the United States where you can take in the rich history of America’s Revolution —…
From site: Texas is bursting with wildlife of every conceivable shape, color, size, and disposition. Over 165 species of mammals are native to the state, as well as 213 species of reptiles and amphibians. Texas also hosts the greatest diversity…
From site: This exhibit is a detailed look at Illinois prairie plants and animals. It focuses on Midewin Prairie, a restoration in progress on the property of the old Joliet arsenal. Insects, birds, and mammals are featured.
From site: This exhibit traces the various types of Illinois prairie through time. Conservation and preservation are emphasized. Lesson plans for all grades include activities on surveying, plant adaptations, dye plants, poetry, and prairie restoration. There is a field guide…
From site: Learn about the Archaic, Woodland, Late Prehistoric and historic eras of Native American lifeways in Illinois. Lesson plans include the topics of foodways, architecture, clothing, rituals, symbols, and games. This is the most thorough exhibit on the Web…
Explore the fine art and decorative art collections of the Illinois State Museum. They contain objects representative of the arts made and used in Illinois. The collections include paintings, photographs, sculptures, pottery, quilts, furniture and folk art made by Illinois…
From site: The Forests online exhibit includes information about prehistoric, historic, and contemporary forests of Illinois. The six types of forests are described and can be viewed in panoramas. The importance of fire, water, and conservation are emphasized. Lesson plans…
From site: The plants and animals found in concretions recovered from the Francis Creek Shale are some of the most exciting and important fossils that have been found in the state of Illinois. These fossils are known as the Mazon…
From site: Learn about what Lewis and Clark did, whom they met, and what they saw in Illinois during the winter of 1804 when they were preparing for their epic journey to the West.