Curated OER
Thurmond: A Town Born from Coal Mines and Railroads (28)
Students examine the complex and often dangerous daily routines at the Thurmond train depot, and explore how rail workers were immortalized by some of the people they served.
Library of Congress
Loc: Local Legacies
Experience America through its grassroots! Diverse populations lend cultural colorfulness to our country. Read about an International Food Fair in California, Annie Oakley Days in Ohio, and Wabanaki Basketry in Maine. Click on your...
Other
Matewan Online: The Hatfield and Mc Coy Feud
Part history, part folklore, what is the real story of the Hatfields and McCoys? Site provides the story of the American Romeo and Juliet and an excellent study of American folk culture. Go to other areas of this site for more history of...
Other
Official Website for the State of West Virginia
Official site for the State of West Virginia offers information on services, government, agencies, education, and more.
Library of Congress
Loc: Tending the Commons
Sound recordings, photographs, manuscripts, and interactive maps describe a way of life in the mountains of West Virginia. The culture of the folks in the Big Coal River Valley as well as the environment of the Valley are explored.
Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Historical Society: Why Is There a West Virginia?
A short discussion of how Virginia became divided into two states. Presents a map of the counties from the census of 1860 that shows the distribution of slave ownership.
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: West Virginia
Learn about West Virginia with a colorful map, pictures, and 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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Photos From Great Depression: Jacob Have I Loved
A collection of images from the period of the Great Depression to World War II provide students with visual references as they read and examine Katherine Paterson's novel, "Jacob Have I Loved." Lesson encourages critical thinking about...
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University: West Virginia State Maps
This site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory contains a black and white map, a county map, a satellite image map, a shaded relief map. Check out West Virginia's landforms.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: West Virginia Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of West Virginia.
Other
Eznet: West Virginia
This site offers brief facts about West Virginia and links to other, more detailed sites. Also offers a keyword search.
Other
West Virginia Web and Internet Guide: The Search Beat
This site provides links to various aspects of West Virginia, including state government, counties, state parks, colleges, and TV and radio stations.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: West Virginia Poets
Provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for West Virginia includes information on the poet laureate, Irene McKinney. Other sections include featured poets (Muriel Rukeyser and R. T. Smith) and poems...
Other
State of West Virginia: Education
From the State of West Virginia's site, their education portal encompasses everything from information on nationally recognized education projects to job opportunities within education. You will find numerous links to resources for K-12...
NSTATE
West Virginia State Symbols and Emblems
Learn about the symbols for the state of West Virginia. Click on the word to be taken to a page with more information including a picture.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: West Virginia
Explores interesting information regarding West Virginia 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 West Virginia
Here you will find a variety of cool facts about the geography of the state of West Virginia. Find out the geographic center, total area, elevations and much more.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: West Virginia
Before the Civil War, West Virginia was part of Virginia. What happened? Find historical facts and other lore from the Library of Congress.
US Department of Agriculture
Economic Research Service: West Virginia
Check out this state fact sheet on West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
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.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Weird Wonderful West Virginia
With this learning module of videos, students will be able to discuss and examine recreation, history, exceptional individuals and groups, geography, the arts, and oddities in West Virginia. This content is appropriate for anyone with an...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: This Week in Wv History: May
This module contains a series of informational clips about major events in West Virginia's history. The May audio episodes of This Week in WV History include guided listening questions, scripts, and background information.