Gives background information on the symbols and emblems that represent the state of Colorado. Find details on the state's flag, seal, motto, nickname, flower, song, and more.

This interdisciplinary project on birthstones, provided by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), focuses on research skills, writing skills, and the ability to put together an electronic presentation.

Learn about Kentucky's state symbols and their official state places and events. In most cases you can click on the word to see a picture and find more information about the symbol, place, or event.

Here is a complete list of the Texas state symbols, including their year of adoption. Click on one to be taken to a page with more information and a picture.

This is a commercial site, but it has some very good complete information and pictures. You must search for "ruby" in the alphabetized list on the left toolbar.

This commercial site gives general information on pearls, including their physical properties and where they are found.

This resource provides general information on opal, including color, hardness, uses, and pictures.

This resource has general information on jade, and provides a physical description.

This site gives general information about the gem, ruby. Also included is information about hardness, color, uses, and other physical characteristics

This resource provides information on diamonds, such as physical characteristics, and physical properties.

A detailed description of amethyst, including its physical properties and the more noteworthy locations it is mined.

This resource provides general information on zircon, including hardness, color, and uses.

This resource provides information on Moonstone, or Oligoclase.

Discusses in detail the grading of diamonds, as well as briefly discussing their structure, physical properties, and historical background. Accompanied by clear illustrations.

Learn all about the symbols of the state of South Dakota. Find out why and when they were chosen as symbols, and see pictures of them.

This site from Enchanted Learning provides a colorful display of information about Montana. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

Do you need information about Alabama? Find facts, a map, and state symbols. Pictures of many of the state symbols are included.

Learn all about Oregon's state symbols. Find out the Latin names of the animals, when the symbols were adopted, and why each was chosen to be a state symbol. Click on "next" on the bottom of the page to see more symbols.

How do you approach the difficult task of teaching students about scandals in our Nation's highest office? This lesson plan has students research, compare and contrast, and discuss Watergate and other political scandals.

Do you know why states select symbols to represent them? Do you know how Ohio got the nickname "Buckeyes"? Find the answers to these questions and more at this site. Click on the words to be taken to information about the symbol, and a...

This commercial page gives information about the physical properties of zircon, its appearance, and where it can be found. Includes pictures and tables.

This commercial site contains information about the physical and metaphysical properties of topaz, along with where it is found. Discusses the different color variations, and how this gem is enhanced to make it blue.

This commercial site contains information on zircon including its history, physical and metaphysical properties, and where it can be found.

Pearl characteristics, differences between a cultured pearl and a shell-based pearl, and freshwater pearls are some of the topics featured on this page.