About Kentucky

Kentucky.gov: My New Kentucky Home: This is the official Web site of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, with links to information on education, human services, and state government.
http://kentucky.gov/
Kentucky QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau: Explore Kentucky's facts and figures, from population statistics to economic indicators.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/21000.html
Kentucky State Government: This site features direct links to an array of Kentucky-related information, including official government Web sites, laws, taxes, and other general resources.
http://GovSpot.com/state/ky.htm

Education Resources for Kentucky

Kentucky Department of Education: This Web site provides information on educational topics including testing, technology, and grants.
http://www.kde.state.ky.us/
Educational Resources for Kentucky: The U.S. Department of Education provides a list of educational resources for Kentucky.
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_id=ky
The Kentucky Academy of Technology Education: Hosted by the College of Education at Murray State University, this Web site is dedicated to providing teachers with information on using technology. There are Web resources for teachers and lists of curriculum-related links organized by grade level.
http://www.murraystate.edu/kate/

Kentucky Council of Teachers of Mathematics: The state affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics provides information on conferences, links for math teachers, and other information.
http://www.kctm.org/
Kentucky Reading Assiciation: The KRA Web site offers information on conferences, awards, and membership.
http://www.kyreading.org/
Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts: The KCTE Web site offers lessons plans, forums, and information on conferences, contests, and membership.
http://www.kcte.org/
Kentucky Science Teachers Assiciation: The KSTA Web site offers information on professional development, curriculum and assessment, aawards, and conferences.
http://www.ksta.org/

Kentucky: Here you will find a political map showing major towns and rivers.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?kentucky
Color Landform Atlas: Kentucky: This site contains topographical and political maps to the county level for Kentucky.
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/ky_0.html

Fossils of Kentucky: If you want to identify a fossil you have found, or you just want to learn more about fossils in the commonwealth, this is the place to go. Don't miss the Paleontological cookbook and other school activities. http://www.uky.edu/KGS/coal/webfossl/fosslbig.htm
Katerpillars (& Mystery Bugs): This site, created by the University of Kentucky Entomology Department, provides photographs and facts about some of the insects we live with.
http://www.uky.edu/Agriculture/Entomology/ythfacts/entyouth.htm

Kentucky Archaeological Survey: At this excellent Web site, you can learn about what an archaeologist does. You can also find information about Native Americans in prehistoric Kentucky.
http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/khc/kas.htm
Cumberland Gap Chronometron: Travel the Cumberland Gap through different eras in history with this time-travel Web site from the National Park Service.
http://www.nps.gov/cuga/chrono.htm
Kentucky's Underground Railroad: This companion Web site to a KET documentary includes a history of slavery in Kentucky, a timeline, and classroom activities correlated to state teaching standards.
http://www.ket.org/underground/
Kentucky: Visit events and celebrations around the state at this Library of Congress Web site.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/ky

The International Museum of the Horse: The International Museum of the Horse provides online exhibits on such subjects as horses in Imperial China and horses and African American soldiers in the 19th century American West.
http://www.tfaoi.com/newsmu/nmus86x.htm
Abraham Lincoln Birthplace: Take a virtual visit to the birthplace of the United States' sixteenth President.
http://www.nps.gov/abli/linchomj.htm
Kentucky Down Under: Located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, this unusual tourist attraction focuses on Kentucky's natural caverns and on the wildlife of Australia.
http://www.kdu.com/

The Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boon: Here, in his own words, are the adventures of one of Kentucky's most famous residents.
http://earlyamerica.com/lives/boone/
Narrative of William Wells Brown, An American Slave: Here you will find the autobiography of an escaped slave who later became an antislavery activist.
http://docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/brownw/brown.html
Henry Clay (1777-1852): Henry Clay, Senator from Kentucky, was one of the most important politicians in American history. Here you can read an account of his role in politics in the decades before the Civil War.
http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/B/hclay/hclay.htm
Zachary Taylor: Zachary Taylor spent much of his childhood in Kentucky before going on to win acclaim in the Mexican War and then becoming the nation's twelfth President.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/zt12.html
Jefferson Davis Biography: Here you will find a biography of the Kentucky native who became a Senator from Mississippi and then President of the Confederacy.
http://www.civilwarhome.com/jdavisbio.htm
Abraham Lincoln: The White House provides a look at the country's sixteenth President.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/history/presidents/al16.html
Muhammad Ali: Read about Kentucky native Muhammad Ali, the famous boxer, Olympic champion, and conscientious objector.
http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/ali_m.htm

University of Kentucky Appalachian Center: The Appalachian Center at the University of Kentucky offers many resources for learning about the region. You can find information on the history of Appalachia, keep up to date with important issues in the area (such as water resources and jobs), and view statistics on Appalachian counties in Kentucky.
http://www.uky.edu/RGS/AppalCenter
Kentucky Atlas & Gazetteer: This is an excellent resource for information about Kentucky's counties and its history.
http://www.uky.edu/KentuckyAtlas/

Quick Facts: Kentucky: “Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government,” from the U.S. Printing office, runs down fun Kentucky facts, including the state motto, flower, and song.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/kentucky.html
Kentucky Fun Facts: The U.S. Census Bureau provides students with a set of statistics about Kentucky.
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/kentucky.html