Curated OER
Basic Concepts of Geology
Learners explore the geologic activity in Idaho. Using a digital atlas of Idaho, they discover basic concepts in geology and understand the tools in a digital atlas. Students explore rock records, and discuss information gleaned from...
Curated OER
Path Map for the Lake Bonneville Flood
Pupils use a digital atlas of Idaho to explore the effects of the Lake Bonneville Flood. They become familiar with how floods shape our earth and change landscapes. Students graph a a timeline of the rise and fall of Lake Bonneville.
Curated OER
Water Quiz
Students use a digital atlas to explore the effects of water on landscapes. They view view pictures and complete worksheets to study the properties of water. Students study the water cycle and the chemical role it plays in living cells.
Curated OER
Geography of Idaho Trees
Young scholars discuss the variety of trees in Idaho and their specific locations. Working in groups, they draw pictures of the tree species and place them on a map of Idaho where they are prevalent.
Curated OER
The Trail
Students identify major geographical features shown on the core map, explain map symbols used on the core map, create a picture of the condition of the trail in the 1840s, and construct a chart of average temperatures and rainfall.
Library of Congress
Loc: Local Legacies
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...
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Idaho State Historical Society: Idaho State Symbols [Pdf]
This resource provides information about Idaho's state symbols.
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Frank Church
This resource presents an in-depth look at the life of Frank Church. Links provided include biographical information, a chronology of his life, and papers and files from his terms as Idaho's senator.
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Idaho.gov
The official Idaho web page for professional, social, educational, and recreational resources of the state.
A&E Television
History.com: Idaho
Take a detailed look at the state of Idaho! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
A&E Television
History.com: The States
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
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Idaho: Just for Kids
The state provides links for children and teens and their families: everything from mammoths to homework help.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Idaho
This fact sheet for the state of Idaho features a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
Kidport
Kidport: United States of America Geography
This site contains a fun way to learn about the states within the United States. Click on the state that you want to learn more about and it provides facts, geographic landmarks, points of interest, major industries, a quiz and more.
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University: Idaho State Maps
At this site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can learn more about Idaho through these state maps. The shaded relief map gives a different perspective of the Idaho landscape.
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Museum of North Idaho: Exhibits
This site is provided for by the Museum of North Idaho. Find concise descriptions of a variety of topics about the area of northern Idaho, based on exhibits at the Museum of North Idaho.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Idaho Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Idaho includes information on featured poets (Ezra Pound and Robert Wrigley) and poems specifically about Idaho.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Idaho
Provides key information regarding Idaho's history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Boise Art Museum
The Boise Art Museum has an online gallery, organized according to "form, story telling, spirit, and place." Each enlargeable image has accompanying text. A special area for kids focuses on two artists.
NSTATE
Net State: The Geography of Idaho
Here, at NetState, you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Idaho. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Idaho
Do you know what shape the state of Idaho is in? Come and check out the Library of Congress' site to find out fun facts. What does the word Idaho mean in Native American language?
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Nez Perce History
Use this site to find out the history of this Native American tribe of Idaho by clicking on "Jackson Sundown." Go to the other links for more information on the Nez Perce.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Idaho
This site provides a state fact sheet on Idaho from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Clickable Map of the United States
Includes both printable images and fascinating trivia behind the flag of each state. It includes alternate flags used in the past.