Geography: Middle Atlantic Region

These sites have information about the following Middle Atlantic states: New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. Learn about each state’s symbols, major industries, history, natural resources, and more. There are links to eThemes Resources on the thirteen colonies and New England.

Grades

• 4,
• 5,
• 6

Links

• ThinkQuest: Colonial Kids

  Learn what life was like in Pennsylvania during the 1700s. Includes information on fashion, chores, school, and more. There are also activities and crafts you can make. NOTE: The videos do not work.

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• ThinkQuest: Middle Atlantic Region

  Learn facts about each of the Middle Atlantic States and then take the quiz.

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• New York State Facts

  This site has information about New York's government, history, and state symbols. It also includes coloring pages, a crossword puzzle, and a word search relating to New York state.

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• America's Story: Explore the States

  Click on a Middle Atlantic state to read a brief overview of them.

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• The Amish, the Mennonites, and the Plain People

  Learn about the Amish, many of whom live in Pennsylvania. Click on "Amish FAQs" to learn more. NOTE: This site contains ads.

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• Enchanted Learning: Pennsylvania

  Read basic information about the state, including the state flag, state bug, state flower, and state gem. Includes printable maps, quizzes, and state flags.

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• Enchanted Learning: New York

  Read basic information about the state, including the state flag, state bug, state flower, and state gem. Includes printable maps, quizzes, and state flags.

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• Enchanted Learning: New Jersey

  Read basic information about the state, including the state flag, state bug, state flower, and state gem. Includes printable maps, quizzes, and state flags.

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• Enchanted Learning: Delaware

  Read basic information about the state, including the state flag, state bug, state flower, and state gem. Includes printable maps, quizzes, and state flags.

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• Enchanted Learning: Maryland

  Read basic information about the state, including the state flag, state bug, state flower, and state gem. Includes printable maps, quizzes, and state flags.

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• eThemes Resource: New England Region of the United States

  These sites are about the six states in New England: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. Learn about the history, state symbols, and geography of these states. Includes maps, quizzes, and images of state flags.

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• eThemes Resource: Thirteen Colonies: Daily Life

  These sites are about daily life in colonial period. Learn about the colonists' education, clothing, chores, and games. Includes online quizzes and some videos. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on the Thirteen Colonies and the Pilgrims.

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• eThemes Resource: Thirteen Colonies: Founding History

  These sites are about the founding history of the first 13 colonies. Learn more about the history of each colony. Includes a link to an eThemes Resource on colonial daily life.

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Education Standards

• AR
  • G.1.4.3.a
  • G.1.4.3.b
  • G.1.4.3.c
  • G.1.4.3.d
  • G.1.4.3.e
  • G.1.5.3
  • G.1.5.4.a
• ME
  • C2.a
  • D1.a
  • D1.d
• MO
  • 1.1
  • 1.10
  • 1.2
  • 1.4
  • 1.6
  • 1.7
  • 1.8
  • 1.9
  • 2
  • 2.1
  • 2.3
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 5.F.1
  • 5.F.1
  • 5.F.1
  • 6
  • 7
• NV
  • G.1.5.7
  • G.2.5.1
  • G.2.5.7
  • G.2.8.1
  • G.5.8.1
  • H.5.8.6.c
• UT
  • 11.1.b
  • 6.1.a
• DE
  • G.1.2
  • G.1.4-5a.4
  • G.4.1
  • G.4.2
  • G.4.4-5a.3
  • G.4.4-5a.4
• OK
  • 2.1
  • 2.3
  • 2.4
  • 3.2
  • 7.1
• IL
  • 17.5.01
  • 17.5.03

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Created: October 23, 2003 at 08:31 | Updated: September 18, 2012 at 15:01