About Kansas

accessKansas: The state Web site is a first stop for information about the state of Kansas. Useful sections include Living in KS, Learning in KS, and KS Facts & History.
http://www.accesskansas.org/
Kansas QuickFacts from the U.S. Census Bureau: If you're looking for data about Kansas, check out this page. County information is available as well.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/20000.html
Kansas State Government: This site features direct links to an array of Kansas-related information, including official government Web sites, laws, taxes, and other general resources.
http://GovSpot.com/state/ks.htm
Kansas Photo Tour: This Web site takes you on a virtual tour of Kansas. The informative text is your guide to historic sites around the site.
http://www.kansasphototour.com/

Education Resources for Kansas

Kansas State Department of Education: This Web site provides information on educational topics including assessment, technology, and grants.
http://www.ksbe.state.ks.us/Welcome.html
Educational Resources for Kansas: 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=ks
The Northeast Kansas Education Service Center: NEKESC provides educational services to schools in Northeast Kansas.
http://nekesc.org/
Welcome to Greenbush Central!: The Southeast Kansas Education Center, better known as Greenbush, provides support services that include a Technology Media Center, a Mobile Space Station, and a Data Warehouse.
http://www.greenbush.org/

KATS Home Page: Here you will find information about the Kansas affiliate of the National Science Teachers Association.
http://kats.org/
Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics: The Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics maintains a chat feature, a discussion board, and a spot for sharing lesson plans.
http://www.katm.org/
Kansas Reading Association: The Kansas Reading Association is the local affiliate of the International Reading Association.
http://www.kansasread.org/
KATE: Kansas Association of Teachers of English: The Kansas Association of Teachers of English publishes its newsletter online.
http://web.jccc.net/kate/
Kansas Learning First Alliance: The Kansas Learning First Alliance is a partnership of twenty-five educational associations.
http://www.learningfirst.org/alliances/kansas/

Kansas: Here you will find a political map showing major towns and rivers.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?kansas
Color Landform Atlas: Kansas: This site contains topographical and political maps to the county level for Kansas, as well as a menu of links to other online information about the state.
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/ks_0.html

GeoKansas Home: Don't miss the fabulous maps at this Web site. You will find county geologic maps and interactive maps, along with a lot of information about the geology of Kansas.
http://www.kgs.ku.edu/Extension/home.html
From Sea to Prairie: The Kansas Geological Society posts this primer on Kansas's changing landscape.
http://www.kgs.ku.edu/Publications/primer/primer01.html
Wheat Mania!: Learn about the history of wheat, how it is grown, and find educational resources at the Kansas Association of Wheat Growers Web site.
http://www.wheatmania.com/
Mammals of Kansas: Pronghorns, jackrabbits, armadillos, and more—you can meet them all at this Web site.
http://www.ku.edu/~mammals/

Spencer Museum of Art: The University of Kansas's Spencer Museum features European, American, and Asian art.
http://www.ku.edu/~sma/
Rolling Hills Refuge - Wildlife Conservation Center: This Kansas zoo offers fact files on some of its animals. The Kids Only section has printable activity sheets for kids.
http://www.rhrwildlife.com/theanimals/
Sedgwick County Zoo: Animals: At this Web site you can meet the animals of the Sedgwick County Zoo.
http://www.scz.org/animals.html
Lee Richardson Zoo: Garden City's Lee Richardson Zoo is home to siamangs, zebus, and other more familiar animals, many of whom are featured at this Web site.
http://www.garden-city.org/zoo/

Kansas State Historical Society: With online exhibits, biographies of famous Kansans, research essays, and much more, the Kansas State Historical Society is a great first stop for information on Kansas's past.
http://www.kshs.org/
Kansas: These pages from the Library of Congress focus on interesting moments in Kansas's history.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/ks
The Kansas Collection: Here you will find primary source material and scholarly articles on topics from Kansas history.
http://www.kancoll.org/
Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum: Visit the birthplace of Amelia Earhart, the Kansas aviator who became an international heroine.
http://www.ameliaearhartmuseum.org/
Dwight David Eisenhower (1953-1961): Born in Texas and raised in Kansas, Dwight D. Eisenhower was one of America's greatest military commanders and the thirty-fourth President of the United States.
http://www.americanpresident.org/history/dwighteisenhower/biography/

CyberSpace Farms - Hi! I'm Tina Tractor: Sponsored by Kansas Women Involved in Farm Economics, this Web site offers photo essays, activities, and much more information aimed at educating kids about Kansas agriculture.
http://www.cyberspaceag.com/farmanimals/default.htm
Legislation for Kids: The state legislature has a page with printable games for kids.
http://www.kslegislature.org/education/kids.html
Kansas Symbols: Students will find pictures of the state symbols at this site.
http://www.kslib.info/ref/symbols.html
Things To Do: This Kids' Page from the Kansas Historical Society features games that invite kids to investigate the choices a wheat farmer makes, the biographies of famous Kansans, and the life of Amelia Earhart.
http://www.kshs.org/kids/
Quick Facts: Kansas: Here you will find brief information on the state's history and symbols.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/kansas.html
Kansas Fun Facts: The U.S. Census Bureau provides students with a set of statistics about Kansas.
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/kansas.html