Geography: Western Region of the United States
These sites focus on the states in the West. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. There are many photographs plus statistics that can be graphed. The following states are included: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. There are also links to eThemes Resources on the Midwest, South and Northeast.
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PBS: The West
Click on a state to see an enlarged map. You can also roll your mouse over "Places" and pull down to see a map of trails. Click on "Quiz" to test your knowledge.
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PBS: The West
Read about Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe. He lived in present-day Oregon. To read more biographies about people from the West, click on the names on the left side of the page.
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U.S. States
Click on a state to learn more about it including the history, symbols, population, and famous people.
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Census Regions
This is a pdf that has a map showing the regions of the United States. Go to page 2 to see a list of the states.
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Today's Forecast
Scroll down to see the weather forecast for the West.
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American Factfinder
This is a table of statistics from the West region that can be graphed. The data show the demographic characteristics for the region.
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U.S. Economy at a Glance
Click on the West region to see statistics about the economy. Includes the unemployment rate. Try graphing these statistics.
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Puget Sound Shorelines
Explore this site and learn about the salmon, a fish found in the West. Includes illustrations.
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National Geographic
Find out about the bears that live in western states. Watch a movie and listen to the audio of a bear growl. Look at the map that shows their location.
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Washington State Apple Commission
Learn all about the apples grown in Washington. Click on "Apple Varieties" to see pictures.
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Virtual Reality: Northern California
Click on a picture, then use the buttons below the picture to zoom in and out. Use your arrow keys to move around the picture. These show scenes from northern California.
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Cal Photos
This site shows photographs from different states. Pick a category from the left (plants, fungi, animals, landscapes, people and culture) and then click on a state to view images.
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State of Wyoming
This kid's page is all about Wyoming. Learn state facts and see photographs of wildlife.
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Nevada Kid's Page
Learn more about the state of Nevada at this children's site. Click on the links to read about each topic.
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Utah Division of State History
Explore this site for kids to learn more about Utah, including natural resources such as the Grand Canyon.
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Montana is for Kids!
This fun page has lots of information about Montana as well as activities and games. Includes many photographs.
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The Official U.S. Time
See the official time for each of the different time zones in the United States. Click on a region to check the time.
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eThemes Resource: Geography: Midwest Region of the United States
These sites focus on the states in the Midwest. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. There are many photos included, plus statistics that can be graphed. The following states are included: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Also has links to eThemes Resources on the West, South and Northeast.
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eThemes Resource: Geography: Northeastern Region of the United States
These sites focus on the states in the Northeast. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. There are many photos included, plus statistics that can be graphed. The following states are referenced: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Also has links to eThemes Resources on the Midwest, South, and West.
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eThemes Resource: Geography: Northeastern Region of the United States
These sites focus on the states in the Northeast. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. There are many photos included, plus statistics that can be graphed. The following states are referenced: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Also has links to eThemes Resources on the Midwest, South, and West.
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