Curated OER
Kentucky State Quarter
In this state quarters worksheet, students study the diagram of the state quarter for the state of Kentucky. Students answer questions based on the information on the quarter.
Curated OER
Kentucky
For this Kentucky reading comprehension worksheet, students read a 2-page selection regarding the state and they answer 10 true or false questions pertaining to the selection.
A&E Television
History.com: Kentucky
Take a detailed look at the state of Kentucky. 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.
Other
Kentucky Atlas and Gazetteer: The Commonwealth of Kentucky
This resource provides information about Kentucky's history, geography, geology, counties, physiography, relief, flag, and much, much more.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Kentucky
This site is an organized list of information about the state of Kentucky. The list includes things like the state's nickname, major rivers, symbols, flag, and lots more.
Other
Hsi: First Days of School Desegregation
An interactive site for students to learn about school desegregation. Photographs, oral histories and questions help guide the students to their conclusions.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Lexington Kentucky: Discover Our Shared Heritage
Gain an appreciation for the history and and historical sites of Lexington, Kentucky as you peruse this impressive site. A link is provided to a wealth of additional information about tourism and preservation in Lexington.
Other
Mountain Home Place: Appalachian Mountains of Ky
Take an easy to follow tour of a typical home in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky. Use this site to learn about the house construction, school, church, barn, crops, and more.
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.
Kentucky Educational Television
Ket: A State Divided: Exploring the Civil War Through Images
A State Divided: Exploring the Civil War Through Images includes 75 images related to the Civil War in Kentucky, ranging from medals and photographs to portraits and weapons. The goal is to provide images of artworks, artifacts,...
Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Border States in the Civil War
From "The Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War" is this explanation of the critical importance of the border states and why the Lincoln administration worked to keep these states as part of the Union.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Daniel Boone
Find out about one of America's greatest legends, Daniel Boone. (In Spanish)
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: Kentucky State Maps
Go to this website from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory to explore the state of Kentucky through different types of maps.
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Daniel Boone
Examine the historical contributions of frontiersman and Pennsylvania native, Daniel Boone.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Kentucky Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth or legend from the state of Kentucky.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Kentucky Poets
This overview for Kentucky includes information on the poet laureate for the state, Jane Gentry Vance. Other sections include featured poets (Robert Penn Warren and Wendell Berry) and poems specifically about Kentucky.
Other
About George Rogers Clark (1752 1818)
Presents the biography of George Rogers Clark (1752-1818 CE), a frontiersman, war hero, and founder of Louisville, Kentucky.
NSTATE
State Symbols of Kentucky
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.
NSTATE
The Geography of Kentucky
Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of Kentucky. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Kentucky
America's Story highlights Kentucky, the 15th state of the Union.
Other
Commonwealth of Kentucky Official Site
Kentucky's home page has many links to great sites. You can find information about education, tourism, and lots more.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Kentucky
This site provides a state fact sheet on Kentucky 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.