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About Maine
- Maine.gov
- Access information about the state government on the official Web site of the State of Maine. You can also create your own customized version of the Web site.
http://www.maine.gov/
- Maine QuickFacts from the U.S. Census Bureau
- Explore Maine's facts and figures, from population statistics to economic indicators.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/23000.html
- Maine Government
- This site features direct links to an array of Maine-related information, including official government Web sites, laws, taxes, and other general resources.
http://GovSpot.com/state/me.htm
Education Resources for Maine
- Maine State Department of Education
- The MSDE Web site presents a wealth of information, including news, employment opportunities, an entire section devoted to technology in education, and information on student demographics and the status of Maine schools under the No Child Left Behind Act.
http://www.state.me.us/education/homepage.htm
- Education Resources for Maine
- This site lists Maine resources from the U.S. Department of Education.
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list_by_territory.cfm?territory_id=me
Maine Teacher Organizations
- Online MEA
- The Maine Educational Association provides information on collective bargaining, professional development, workshops, and conferences.
http://www.maine.nea.org/index.htm
- Association of Computer Technology Educators of Maine
- This Web site presents ACTEM newsletters, meeting information, and educational technology links.
http://www.actem.org/
- Maine Science Teachers Association
- The MSTA Web site provides information on conferences and events, grants and awards, and recommended books and Internet resources.
http://www.mainescienceteachers.org/
- Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance
- The MMSA supports Math, Science and Technology education in Maine. Their Web site features events, grants, publications and Internet resources.
http://www.mmsa.org/
Maps
- Maine
- This map shows the cities and towns of Maine, and includes basic demographic, economic, and historical facts.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?maine
- Color Landform Atlas: Maine
- This site contains topographical and political maps to the county level for Maine, as well as a menu of links to other online information about the state.
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/me_0.html
History
- Maine
- Read short articles on Maine history and culture, from Wabanaki basket-making to a recipe for “Bean-Hole Beans.”
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/me
- Maine Memory Network
- Visit the online museum of the Maine Historical Society and discover a wealth of Maine resources. Click on Exhibits to learn about the Women's Suffrage movement in Maine, Irish Immigrants in Nineteenth Century Maine, and the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Click on Use MMN in School for lesson plans, collections of primary source documents, and advice on using the Web site in your classroom.
http://www.mainememory.net
- Abenaki Culture & History
- The Web site of Ne-Do-Ba (Abenaki for “friends”) provides information and resources on Abenaki history and culture, including historical documents, Abenaki biographies, and the Abenaki language.
http://avcnet.lewiston.lib.me.us/ne-do-ba/menu_his.shtml
- Joshua L. Chamberlain Area
- Learn about Maine civil war hero Gen. Joshua L. Chamberlain. This Web site, from the Pejepscot Historical Society, includes a brief biography and photographs of his Congressional Medal of Honor.
http://www.curtislibrary.com/chamberlain.htm
- George Herbert Walker Bush (1989-1993)
- The forty-first president is a summer resident of Kennebunkport, Maine.
http://www.americanpresident.org/history/georgehwbush/
- Maine Symbols
- Discover Maine's many rare historic flags, seals and symbols, from the State Militia Colors to the Maine Merchant and Marine Flag.
http://www.midcoast.com/~martucci/flags/maine/
Science and Nature
- Contrasts in Blue
- The Smithsonian compares and contrasts the rugged coast of Maine with the coral reefs of the Caribbean. The Web site includes lesson plans, maps, and activity sheets for students in grades 4-8.
http://www.smithsonianeducation.org/educators/lesson_plans/contrast/cover.html
- Gulf of Maine Research Institute
- The Gulf of Maine Aquarium presents detailed information
on Maine sea life and oceanography, from lobsters and herring to undersea landscapes and satellite photography. The Web site contains a mixture of student and teacher resources.
http://www.gmri.org/
- The Lobster Conservancy
- Learn about Maine's famous lobsters, including a detailed explanation of lobster biology and answers from the “Lobster Doc.”
http://www.lobsters.org
Arts and Literature
- Welcome to the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
- Harriet Beecher Stowe published her most influential novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin , while she lived in Maine. This Web site offers a biography, teacher resources, and a number of primary sources.
http://www.harrietbeecherstowecenter.org
- Portland Museum of Art
- Explore the PMA's online collections of European and American art. The Web site includes upcoming events and educational programs.
http://www.portlandmuseum.org/collects.html
- Maine Writers
- The Library of Congress presents this high-quality interactive map of Maine Writers.
http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cgi-bin/map_item.pl?style=langland&title=Maine%20Writers&data=/langland/land22.sid&itemLink=http://lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/land/landnort.html%23land22
For Maine Kids
- Quick Facts: Maine
- “Ben's Guide to the US Government,” from the U.S. Printing office, lists fun Maine facts, including the state motto, flower, and song.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/maine.html
- Greater Portland Landmarks
- Discover the Portland's many important historical sites. This Web site includes Fifteen Places to Know, Architectural Bingo, and a virtual tour of the downtown area.
http://www.portlandlandmarks.org/
- Secretary of State Kid's Page
- Join Mozzie Moose and Loretta Lobster to learn about Maine topics, including famous Mainers, state symbols, and how Maine government works. Activities include a word jumble, a state symbols tile game, and a vanity license plate game.
http://www.state.me.us/sos/kids/government/counties.htm
- Maine Fun Facts
- The U.S. Census Bureau provides students with a set of statistics about Maine.
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/maine.html