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Nevada Department of Conservation & Natural Resources
This site contains information on many of the issues the State of Nevada is dealing with today: Environmental Protection, Forestry, Natural Heritage, State Lands, State Parks, Water Resources, Wildlife, Wild Horses, and more.
A&E Television
History.com: Nevada
Take a detailed look at the state of Nevada! 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.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Nevada
This site has a colorful display of information about Nevada. It contains 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: Nevada State Maps
Use this informative site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory about Nevada state maps. It contains several different types of maps that are accessible by clicking on the corresponding link.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Nevada Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of Nevada.
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The Nevada Index
This online "Reference Desk" provides links to libraries, newspapers, people, grants, maps, magazines, and a wealth of other state and national resources.
Maps of Mexico
Virtual Picture Travel Map of Nevada
Click on Nevada and take a virtual tour of Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas. Visit places of interest such as the Hoover Dam, Diamond Peak and views of Lake Tahoe.
Maps of Mexico
Virtual Picture Travel Map of Nevada
Click on Nevada and take a virtual tour of Lake Tahoe and Las Vegas. Visit places of interest such as the Hoover Dam, Diamond Peak and views of Lake Tahoe.
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Official Site of Nevada Commission on Tourism: Symbols
Click on each of the links at this resource to find out more information about Nevada's state symbols.
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Historical Gazette: Excerpts From "The Big Bonanza"
This web site contains excerpts from the writings of Dan DeQuille, a knowledgeable reporter who lived during the developement of Comstock Lode.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Nevada Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Nevada includes information on the featured poet, Donald Revell, and poems specifically about Nevada.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Nevada
Offers key information regarding Nevada's history, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
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Nevada Museum of Art
The collection of the Nevada Museum of Art emphasizes the themes of the environment and the West, in categories of historical survey, work ethic, the Great Basin, contemporary art, and the altered landscape photographs. Each category is...
NSTATE
Net state.com: The Geography of Nevada
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Nevada. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Nevada
Use this site to explore the rich history of Nevada. Learn about Native American culture from the past and in the future.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service:nevada
This site provides a state fact sheet on Nevada 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.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Old Mormon Fort: Birthplace of Las Vegas, Nevada
Basic information about the Old Mormon Fort and an accompanying lesson plan for grades 5-12.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Nevada
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Nevada including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Nevada History
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart has over 40 pages of Nevada History: Events, famous/influential people, geography, economy, etc. All web sites used for information are cited. This lesson is geared towards grades 3 - 5...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Nevada History Quiz
[Free Registration/Login Required] This lesson is a follow up quiz to the Nevada History Flipchart. It is geared towards intermediate grades (3-5) and quizzes students on their comprehension of basic Nevada History. There are also some...
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50
This clickable map of the United States gives students access to research information from history and tourism to attractions and famous historic figures.