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Library of Virginia

Virginia Memory: My County Tis of Thee: Counties of Virginia

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A lesson plan in how to use historical maps to identify Virginia's counties and learn the political geography of Virginia.
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NSTATE

Netstate.com: The Geography of Virginia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find a variety of facts about the geography of Virginia: geographic center, total area, elevations, and much more.
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University of Texas at Austin

Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of maps of the state of Virginia. Includes historical and city maps, and maps of places such as Cumberland Gap, Glen Echo Park, and Great Falls Park.
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NSTATE

The Geography of West Virginia

For Students 3rd - 8th
Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of West Virginia. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at West Virginia Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the West Virginia climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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University of Texas at Austin

Ut Library: Perry Castaneda Maps of West Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of West Virginia maps, including city maps and maps of national parks, monuments, and historic sites.
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: West Virginia State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contains a black and white map, a county map, a satellite image map, a shaded relief map. Check out West Virginia's landforms.
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Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: West Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Explores interesting information regarding West Virginia 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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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at Virginia Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
What a terrific site to learn about a variety of aspects of the agricultural industry. You will find bulleted facts on the Virginia climate, soil, crops, and animals.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Weird Wonderful West Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
With this learning module of videos, students will be able to discuss and examine recreation, history, exceptional individuals and groups, geography, the arts, and oddities in West Virginia. This content is appropriate for anyone with an...
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Cayuse Canyon

The Us50: Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
This commercial site provides key information regarding Virginia 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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University of Virginia

Virginia Coast Reserve

For Students 9th - 10th
Information regarding ecological work and studies for Virginia's shore lines.
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Other

College of William and Mary: The Geology of Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Information about the land forms of Virginia. Explore each region of the state and read about the ancient shorelines, active volcanoes, colliding continents, and dinosaur fossils.
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50 States

50 States: Virginia (Va)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find here a collection of links to information about the state of Virginia. Categories include facts, government, geography, education, people, attractions, history, industry, and miscellaneous.
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Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins University: Virginia State Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory allows you to learn more about Virginia through these different types of maps. This site contains a black and white map, a county map, a satellite image map, a shaded...
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Other

Virginia Places

For Students 9th - 10th
Gathered from classes taught at George Mason University, this group of resources offers information on the Natural Setting, Places, People, and Development of Virginia. The author uses a nice conversational tone (as in "Using Cereal...
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Other

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides extensive information about West Virginia and its natural resources, including wildlife and hunting and fishing regulations.
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US Census Bureau

United States Census Bureau: Quick Facts: Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from the U.S. Census Bureau you can discover facts about Virginia from the results of the census. Quickfacts includes numbers on population, business, and geography.
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Kidport

Kidport: United States of America Geography

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Virginia Trekkers

Virginia Trekkers

For Students 3rd - 8th
Travel Virginia with the Virginia Trekkers, a group of hardy teachers, as they trek around the beautiful State of Virginia! Virtually visit areas of geological and historical significance across the five regions: Appalachian Plateau,...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Virginia

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Virginia including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: West Virginia

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of West Virginia including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: West Virginia State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of West Virginia including early explorers, Native Americans, pioneers, splitting from Virginia, and the Civil War.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Virginia State History for Kids

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the state of Virginia including early explorers, Native Americans, Jamestown, an English Colony, American Revolution, and Civil War.

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