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. Includes many photographs 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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Fact Monster: The Midwest: This site provides a general characterization of the Midwest regarding its people, harvests, and politics. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
On the Farm Images: “Click on the images to learn about plants, animals and other objects commonly found on farms in Illinois.”
Fact Monster: South Dakota: This site is an encyclopedia article that consists of some state facts, information on South Dakota’s early settlements, agriculture, and economy.
Nebraska Economy: Fact Monster: Learn more about Nebraska’s economy. Find basic facts about Nebraska geography by clicking on the links below the article.
Visit Nebraska: Explore this Nebraska tourism site. You can request a free travel guide or play a game. Use the links across the top to learn about this state’s attractions and events.
Ohio History Central: Choose topics in the dropdown boxes to learn more about Ohio.
Midwest Living Magazine: Official Web site for the tourism magazine that focuses on the Midwestern states. Try the “Travel” link to find out more about natural wonders and attractions in the Midwest.
Stately Knowledge: This is a directory of U.S. information put together for students. It has links to major encyclopedia sites for each state. NOTE: Teachers should check the external links before sharing with students.
Virtual Farmhouse: A virtual walk through a farmhouse from the early days of the U.S. expansion. Click on “Homes on the Prairie” to read about them.
Fact Monster: Minnesota: This is an almanac entry about Minnesota.
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.
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.
U.S. States: Click on a state to learn more about it including the history, symbols, population, and famous people.
Enchanted Learning: Midwest: Print out this map of the Midwestern states.
Fact Monster: North Dakota: This almanac entry has many facts about Nebraska.
Fact Monster: Nebraska: This almanac entry has many facts about Nebraska.
Fact Monster: Kansas: This almanac entry has many facts about Kansas.
Fact Monster: Missouri: This almanac entry has many facts about Missouri.
Fact Monster: Iowa: This almanac entry has many facts about Iowa.
Fact Monster: Illinois: This almanac entry has many facts about Illinois.
Fact Monster: Wisconsin: This almanac entry has many facts about Wisconsin.
Fact Monster: Indiana: This almanac entry has many facts about Indiana.
Fact Monster: Michigan: This almanac entry has many facts about Michigan.
Fact Monster: Ohio: This almanac entry has many facts about Ohio.
Kansas Facts: This pdf includes some famous Kansas. Go to page 4 for facts and state symbols.
Wisconsin Senate Kids Home: This site has state symbols and facts about Wisconsin.
MiKids: Explore this site about Michigan for state symbols, maps, and more.
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.
Geography: Southern Region of the United States: These sites focus on the states in the South. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. There are many photographs as well as statistics that can be graphed. The following states are included: Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. Also includes links to eThemes Resources on the Midwest, West, and Northeast.
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 photographs, plus statistics that can be graphed. The following states are included: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. There are also links to eThemes Resources on the Midwest, South, and West.