About Indiana

accessIndiana: Access Indiana is an online, public service of the state of Indiana, that provides access to an array of Indiana-related information on the Internet. The site contains links to government information, community networks, business and other organizations, schools, and much more.
http://www.ai.org/
Indiana QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau: If you're looking for data about Indiana, check out this page. County information is available as well.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/18000.html
Indiana State Government: This site features direct links to an array of Indiana-related information, including official government Web sites, laws, taxes, and other general resources.
http://GovSpot.com/state/in.htm

Educational Resources for Indiana

Indiana Department of Education: The state Department of Education Web site provides up-to-date news and information on Academic Standards, ISTEP, and more.
http://www.doe.state.in.us/
Education Resources for Indiana: 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=in
Indiana's Academic Standards Resources: Here you will find information on aligning curriculum to Indiana's Academic Standards; resources for teaching the standards; and assessment tools.
http://www.indianastandardsresources.org/intro.asp
Lesson Locator > Grades K-8: Pick your grade, your subject, and your state standard, and the Lesson Locator will return a list of lesson plans that match.
http://www.lessonlocator.org/k-8.asp
Indiana E-Learning Academy: The Indiana E-Learning Academy provides resources, lesson plans, and features that let teachers channel information to students and parents.
http://www.inelearning.org/

Indiana State Reading Association: The ISRA Web site offers information on conferences, related Web links, and publications.
http://www.indianareads.org/
ICTM - Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics: The ICTM Web site contains information on workshops, contests, conferences, and Web links.
http://indianamath.org/
Indiana Council for the Social Studies: The ICSS is the local affiliate of the National Council for the Social Studies.
http://www.wvec.k12.in.us/icss/

Indiana History: Maintained by the Department of History at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, this page contains links to a wide variety of resources on Indiana history available on the Internet. Categories include historical documents, key events in history, and biographies of notable figures.
http://www.ipfw.edu/ipfwhist/indihist.htm
Indiana: These pages from the Library of Congress focus on interesting moments in Indiana's history.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/in
Indiana Historical Society: The Indiana Historical Society provides resources for teachers. Learn About Indiana's Immigrants links to an extensive feature on the peopling of Indiana.
http://www.indianahistory.org/programming/immigration/
This Far By Faith: Black Hoosier Heritage: The Indiana Humanities Council explores the experience of African Americans in Indiana.
http://www.ihc4u.org/thisfar.htm
Benjamin Harrison (1889-1893): A prominent Indianapolis lawyer and U.S. Senator, Benjamin Harrison served as President from 1889 to 1893.
http://www.americanpresident.org/history/benjaminharrison/
Overview: This Web site provides detailed histories of Native American tribes. Select Miami, Shawnee, and Kickapoo for information about three important nations that have lived in what is now Indiana.
http://www.dickshovel.com/up.html

Collections: The Indianapolis Museum of Art lets you sample some of its highlights at this Web site.
http://www.ima-art.org/collections.asp
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial: Abraham Lincoln moved to Indiana from Kentucky when he was seven years old and lived in the state for fourteen years. This National Park Service site commemorates Lincoln's boyhood home in Indiana.
http://www.nps.gov/libo/home.htm
Conner Prairie: Located in Fishers, Conner Prairie recreates 19th-century pioneer life in Indiana. This excellent Web site offers an online tour, plus in-depth articles on topics like agriculture, diet, and Native Americans of Indiana.
http://www.connerprairie.org
Valparaiso University: Brauer Museum of Art: Collection: At this Web site you can view selections from the collection of the Brauer Museum of Art, which focuses on 19th- and 20th-century American art.
http://wwwstage.valpo.edu/artmuseum/collection.html
Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum: The Indiana War Memorials offers an array of lesson plans on Indiana's connection to the Civil War.
http://www.in.gov/iwm/2285.htm

Indiana: Here you will find a political map showing major towns and rivers.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?indiana
Color Landform Atlas: Indiana: This site contains topographical and political maps to the county level for Indiana, as well as a menu of links to other online information about the state.
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/in_0.html
Map of Indiana: The Geographic Information Service lets you create your own custom map online, and then save it for use in documents.
http://www.in.gov/apps/ingisi/mapOfIndiana/

What Time Is It in Indiana?: When it comes to setting the clocks, Indiana has its own traditions. This Web site explores the history of keeping time in Indiana.
http://www.mccsc.edu/time.html
Fort Wayne Children's Zoo: Students can take a virtual tour of the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. Learn About Our Animals gives kids detailed information and an up-close look at the zoo's residents.
http://www.kidszoo.com/

IN.gov: Information for Kids: This is a great place for kids to learn about Indiana's history, state emblems, and famous residents.
http://www.in.gov/kids_info.htm
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis features online games at their Web site.
http://www.childrensmuseum.org/kids/games.htm
Quick Facts: Indiana: "Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government," from the U.S. Printing office, runs down fun Indiana facts, including the state motto, flower, and song.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/indiana.html
Indiana Fun Facts: The U.S. Census Bureau provides students with a set of statistics about Indiana.
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/indiana.html