A&E Television
History.com: Mississippi
Take a detailed look at the state of Mississippi! 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.
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State of Mississippi Official Website
The State of Mississippi's official website contains information on the government, education, health, business, lifestyles, community, and tourism of Mississippi.
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: Mississippi State Maps
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory allows you to check out a view of Mississippi from a satellite image. This map along with several others are available on this website.
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About North Georgia: The Pre Historic Moundbuilders
Nice site gives details about the mound builders that florished until the arrival of the Europeans.
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American Civil War Homepage: Declaration of Causes of Seceding States
Included is "Declaration of Immediate Causes which Induce and Justify the Secession - from the Federal Union" of each state in the Lower South.
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Mlc: Mississippi Trivia
Trivia information about Mississippi's famous people, interesting facts, capitol buildings, performing arts, and more.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Mississippi
This site has a colorful display of information about Mississippi. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.
New York Times
New York Times: Hurricane Katrina: The Storm's Impact
Riveting pictures of the hurricane and its aftermath have brief descriptions written below. Good reading practice for the advanced English language learner. The video of early reports provides listening practice.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Mississippi Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Mississippi includes information on featured poets (Etheridge Knight and Natasha Trethewey) and poems specifically about Mississippi.
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State of Mississippi: State Symbols
Here you'll find great information on the symbols for the state of Mississippi. Gives date of adoption, colorful pictures, and other important information about each symbol.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Mississippi
Offers extensive information regarding Mississippi history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
NSTATE
The Geography of Mississippi
Here you will find a variety of facts about the geography of the state of Mississippi. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Mississippi
This website illustrates the history of Mississippi. Why was this state integral for the Confederacy during the Civil War? Use this site to find out.
DLTK
Mississippi State Map
Provides a blank map of Mississippi. Teachers will find many uses for this in the classroom. Students will enjoy coloring it and locating different parts of the state.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Travel Places of the Civil Rights Movement
This site provides a list of historic places of the Civil Rights Movement, complete with an itinerary and a map. Clicking on a place on the map will give information about that place.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: Mississippi
This site provides a state fact sheet on Mississippi 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.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Mississippi Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of Mississippi.
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Eclectic Mississippi Photo Tour
A photo album of places in Mississippi along with a description of each photo.
Ducksters
Ducksters: United States Geography for Kids: Mississippi
Kids learn facts and geography about the state of Mississippi including symbols, flag, capital, bodies of water, industry, borders, population, fun facts, GDP, famous people, and major cities.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Mighty Mississippi
[Free Registration/Login Required] Lesson about basics of river systems and vocabulary - ends with a pop quiz. Some math involved for fun and science too.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: The Mississippi River
[Free Registration/Login Required] Learn about the Mississippi River and how to read Maps.