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The Douglas Fairbanks Museum
Features a detailed extensive life story on Douglas Fairbanks Sr, "The King of Silent Hollywood". Born in Colorado in 1883, he became one of the most popular comedians of the screen. He also wrote books and was a prominent businessman in...
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Colorado Education Association (Cea)
The CEA is an affiliate of the National Education Association. Its site gives information about the organization and aspects of the state's program and serves as a resource tool for teachers and parents. Its links take the viewer to...
Other
Denver.gov: Denver History: Characters
Read some colorful biographies about fascinating people in Colorado history having to do with the city of Denver.
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Denver.gov: Denver Today
Get statistical and demographic information, see Denver's famous landmarks, find educational, cultural and economic facts, and take a virtual tour of neighborhoods and other historic areas.
DOGO Media
Dogo News: The Goldfish Invasion
Article reports on the ways in which goldfish, an invasive species often released as unwanted pets, are disrupting the ecosystem of Teller Lake in Colorado. Also reports on the damage caused by invasive species in other ecosystems....
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Colorado State Parks and Wildlife
This is the official site of Colorado State Parks. Offers information on finding a State Park and how to use them. You can even reserve your campsite here.
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Colorado: The Official State Web Portal
The official site for the State of Colorado includes information on services, the State government, facts, and history.
NSTATE
Colorado State Symbols and Emblems
What are the state symbols of Colorado? Find them here, along with the date of their adoption, and links to pictures and more information.
Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo: Welcome to Denver Zoo
Official site for information regarding the Denver Zoo. Great for visitor information or learning about the animals in the zoo. (Click on Animals and Plants)
University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas: Perry Castaneda Library: Colorado Maps
Features a vast collection of a variety of different maps all representing the state of Colorado. View state maps, city maps, historical maps, National Park maps, and more.
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Museum of Western Colorado
This site contains information/links to artifacts, photographs, Native Americans, the Old West, facts about the 20th century, and dinosaur-rich geography.
A&E Television
History.com: Colorado
Take a detailed look at the state of Colorado! 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.
Unite for Literacy
Unite for Literacy: Community: We Live in Colorado
Look at all the beautiful scenery and natural wonders that Colorado has to offer. Includes audio narration in 19 additional languages with text in English.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Colorado
This fact sheet about Colorado also comes with 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.
BSCS Science Learning
Bscs: Heavy Metals in Waterways
This inquiry focuses on heavy metals in waterways in Colorado. Learners will learn about heavy metals and data collected about them from citizen scientists, and then analyze the data in tables and maps to identify possible evidence of...
Other
Bscs: Stocking Rivers With Trout
In this self-directed lesson, students use data from a Colorado citizen science program to make recommendations on the best waterways for stocking trout. A handout with everything the student needs to complete this lesson is available as...
Library of Congress
Loc: Colorado State and Local Government
The Library of Congress provides information on the state government of Colorado, including its state legislature, judiciary, executive branch, constitution, legal guides, and general sources.
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University: Colorado State Maps
At this site from The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, you can look for Colorado landmarks and landforms at this site. You will find several different types of maps at this site. Look for black and white maps and...
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Colorado Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Colorado.
Climate Literacy
Clean: Colorado River Supply
Students examine available data of water in the Colorado River Basin, study the possible consequences of changes to various user groups, and suggest solutions to adapt to these changes.
PBS
The West: William Bent (1809 1869)
From PBS New Perspectives on the West comes this biography on William Bent that discusses his life as a trader at Bent's Fort in Colorado in the early 1800s.