Have you ever looked at your state flag and wondered, “Why did they use those colors?” or “What does that symbol mean?” Go to his site to get the scoop.

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Have you ever looked at your state flag and wondered, “Why did they use those colors?” or “What does that symbol mean?” Go to his site to get the scoop on a specific state flag, then find the answers to the questions below: 1.What do the bear and the star represent on California’s state flag? 2.Why is there a palmetto tree on South Carolina’s state flag? 3.What animal appears in the center of Wyoming’s state flag? USA State Flags and Symbols How many stars were on the United States flag in 1863?

On a car ride with your parents, how many times have you asked, “Are we there yet?” Now you can figure out how many miles you’ll be traveling all by yourself! But first, go to this website to find the distance between the cities below. 1.Find the distance between Seattle, Washington and New York, New York. 2.Find the distance between Dallas, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. 3.Find the distance between your home town and your favorite destination. How Far Is It? Which is longer – a mile or a kilometer?

Even though Canada is our next door neighbor (it borders the United States to the north), you probably don’t know much about this country or it’s people. Visit this site to learn more about Canada, and answer the questions below. 1.Find the distance between Seattle, Washington and New York, New York. 2.Find the distance between Dallas, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. 3.Find the distance between your home town and your favorite destination. What are the two official languages of Canada? The World Factbook: Canada

You just won a free trip to Mexico! Spend some time researching the country to prepare for your journey. Visit this website, then answer the questions below. 1.What does the word Olmec mean? 2.What is the Mexican unit of currency? 3.What language is spoken in Mexico? Meet Mexico Write a letter to your friend describing your first day in Mexico. Be sure to include information about the food you ate, the sites you visited, the weather, and the people.

Have you ever wondered what it might have been like to live in ancient times? What did cities around the world look like in the past? Click on the images at this site below to learn more about ancient civilizations: 1.What was the capital of the Aztec Empire in 1300 AD? 2.What did the Mongols call themselves? 3.How were houses in ancient Venice designed and why? World Map of Ancient Civilizations What Chinese city did Marco Polo visit to meet Khublai Khan?

A map is very useful for figuring out where you are or finding a particular place. But did you know that maps offer a wealth of information other than location? Learn more by visiting this site. 1.What do historical maps show? 2.Define the term latitude. 3.What kind of map is associated with governments? Maps and Globes Create a map of your school. Make sure you include a key or legend.

Jamestown, Virginia was the first permanent English settlement in the United States. How did Jamestown get its start? What difficulties did the colonists face? Find out at the site below. 1.How did the colonists contribute to the failure of Jamestown? 2.What crop turned Jamestown into an economic success? 3.What name did Pocohontas take after converting to Christianity? A Brief History of Jamestown,Virginia What three objectives did King James give the London Company when he sent them to the New World?

The Liberty Bell rang proudly at the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence on July 8, 1776 (not on July 4). Learn more about this national symbol at the site below. 1.What was the first name given to the Liberty Bell? 2.How old was the bell when it was first called the Liberty Bell? 3.What is the most popular date given for when the famous crack in the Liberty Bell occurred? Liberty Bell Facts What is the current weight of the Liberty Bell?

What does it take to become President of the United States? Who are the men who have held this office? Learn more about presidents at the site below. 1.During what years did George Washington serve in office? 2.What was William H. Harrison’s claim to fame as President of the US? How long was he in office? 3.What role did Ulysses S. Grant play in the Civil War? The American Presidents Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?