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All about Mississippi
Websites for studying about Mississippi
A to Z Kids Stuff - Mississippi
Fun Educational Activities
Kids Konnect.com - Mississippi
A safe Internet gateway for kids of all ages!
Mississippi Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau
TheUS50.com - Mississippi
New state Study Guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages!
The 50 States - Mississippi
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on America's states for upper elementary students.
Mr. Donn.org - Mississippi
Lesson Plans for Teachers. Activities & Games for Kids.
Class Brain.com - Mississippi
Start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school.
Explore the States - Mississippi
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.
50 States.com - Mississippi
Fast Facts & Trivia
RoadsideAmerica.com - Mississippi
Find Mississippi travel tips, stories, field reports and maps for unusual tourist attractions and landmarks.
More websites for studying about Mississippi...
Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for Mississippi
CHEB - Christian Home Educators of Brandon
NWMHE
North West
OBLIQUEducators
Northwest
CHEC -Christian Home Educators Connection
Central
Vicksburg Christian Home Educators
Central/West
Slidell Christian Home Educators Fellowship
More Mississippi homeschooling groups, classes, and events ...
State Facts
Mississippi was the 20th state to join the union. It became a state on December 10, 1817.
Capital - Jackson
Abbreviation - MS
Nickname - Magnolia State
Motto - "Virtute et armis" - By valor and arms
Song - Go Mis-sis-sip-pi
Bird - Mockingbird
Flower - Magnolia
Insect - Honeybee
Area - approximately 48,434 square miles
Mississippi field trips
African American Military History Museum
Visit a place, that from its inception in 1942 has been dedicated to America's African American soldiers. Experience the history and witness their acts of valor and bravery while under fire. From their beginning as Buffalo Soldiers to their modern day service in Operation Iraqi Freedom, hundreds of artifacts,photos and unique displays tell the story, so that we may be inspired by their courage and patriotism.
Mississippi Armed Forces Museum
The Armed Forces Museum serves as the military history museum for the State of Mississippi. The museum honors the service and sacrifices of Mississippi’s servicemen and women of all branches and those from other parts of the country that trained in Mississippi during times of war. The museum’s state-of-the-art exhibits tell personal stories of the heroes and heroines of our Republic and serves to educate future generations about the price paid for the freedom and prosperity Americans enjoy today.
Mississippi Museum of Art
The Mississippi Museum of Art offers educational programs and activities for everyone, old and young, in a dynamic and energetic environment. Come mingle with friends, meet new people and expand your horizons. There are wonderful activites for children set right in the galleries, where learning can take place much differently than in the classroom. The arts are an incredible medium that can be used to access many different subjects and that will spark a vibrant exchange of ideas.
Oren Dunn Museum
MUSEUM is a Latin word meaning “muse,” which means “to think.” At the Oren Dunn City Museum, you will find a place to think, explore, discover, & learn. We have one mission: “to collect & preserve the history & heritage of Tupelo, Lee County, & Northeast Mississippi; & to engage & to educate in an enriching & entertaining manner.
What does a visit to the Oren Dunn City Museum mean to you? You will learn about the history of a people and a place that weaves a story tapestry of what community is all about. Come visit the Oren Dunn City Museum & learn why Tupelo is a city of first: the first “All-American TVA City” & how Lee County had the very first library bookmobile in the state of Mississippi. Prepare to be enchanted!
The University Museum
The University of Mississippi Museum.
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
A visit to the Walter Anderson Museum of Art (WAMA), opened in 1991 in historic Ocean Springs, MS, is an enchanting and unique experience. WAMA is dedicated to the celebration of the works of Walter Inglis Anderson (1903-1965), American master, whose depictions of the plants, animals, and people of the Gulf Coast have placed him among the forefront of American painters of the Twentieth Century; and to his brothers, Peter Anderson (1901-1984), master potter and founder of Shearwater Pottery; and James McConnell Anderson (1907-1998), noted painter and ceramist.
The watercolors, drawings, oils, block prints, ceramics, and carvings by the three Anderson brothers are all represented in the museum’s permanent collection. Diverse changing exhibitions, many featuring the work of other significant artists, occur throughout the year.
North MS Fish Hatchery and Visitor Education Center
The North Mississippi Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center in Enid provides an educational and entertaining experience that promotes freshwater sport fishing, encourages the conservation and stewardship of aquatic resources and offers information about the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks.
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