Curated OER
Bugeting From a To Z
Students read a short history of the construction of the Idaho State Capital building. They use a supply list from the superintendent of construction, Herbert Quigley, to calculate costs for particular construction projects depicted in...
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Idaho State Historical Society
The Idaho State Historical Society's site provides some great information about Idaho. View online exhibitions, research documents, a timeline of Idaho history, information about historic sites in Idaho, and much more.
A&E Television
History.com: Idaho
Take a detailed look at the state of Idaho! 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,...
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Golden Dreams: Silver Linings: History of Mining in Idaho
Read the exciting story of mining in Idaho, the state's first industry. Find out about the first discovery of gold and the migration that it set off soon after.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Idaho
Provides key information regarding Idaho's history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Idaho
Do you know what shape the state of Idaho is in? Come and check out the Library of Congress' site to find out fun facts. What does the word Idaho mean in Native American language?
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Nez Perce History
Use this site to find out the history of this Native American tribe of Idaho by clicking on "Jackson Sundown." Go to the other links for more information on the Nez Perce.
Idaho State University
Imnh: Southeastern Idaho Native American Prehistory & History
Site presents detailed account of the history of the first Native American groups, Shoshone and Bannock tribes, located in southeastern Idaho.