Web Links

About Alaska

The State of Alaska: The official state Web site is a first stop for information about Alaska.
http://www.state.ak.us/
Alaska QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau: If you're looking for data about Alaska, check out this page. County information is available as well.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/02000.html
Alaska State Government: This site features direct links to an array of Alaska-related information, including official government Web sites, laws, taxes, and other general resources.
http://GovSpot.com/state/ak.htm
Alaska: Read short articles on state history and culture, from “Lore of Fishing and Marine Harvesting in Kachemak Bay,” to “Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.”
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/ak

Alaska Department of Education & Early Development: The state's Department of Education Web site is an invaluable resource. Here you will find information on assessment, standards, grants, and more.
http://www.eed.state.ak.us/
Educational Resources for Alaska: The U.S. Department of Education provides this list of links to state and federal educational resources.
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_id=ak

Alaska Science Teachers Home Page: The Alaska Science Teachers Home Page provides information on grants, standards, events, and conferences.
http://www.aksta.org/

Alaska: Here you will find a political map showing major towns and rivers.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?alaska
Color Landform Atlas: Alaska: This site contains topographical and political maps to the county level for Alaska, as well as a menu of links to other online information about the state.
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/ak_0.html

Quick Facts: Alaska: “Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government,” from the U.S. Printing office, runs down fun state facts, including the state motto, flower, and song.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/alaska.html
Student Information: The State of Alaska's Web site for kids gives students a look at their state and its government.
http://www.dced.state.ak.us/oed/student_info/student.htm
Alaska Fun Facts: This is a great resource for kids, with census info made kid-friendly!
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/alaska.html