Web Links

About Nevada

Official State of Nevada web site: The state Web site is a first stop for information about Nevada.
http://www.nv.gov
Nevada QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau: If you're looking for data about Nevada, check out this page. County information is available as well.
http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/32000.html
Nevada State Government: This site features direct links to an array of Nevada-related information, including official government Web sites, laws, taxes, and other general resources.
http://GovSpot.com/state/nv.htm

Nevada Department of Education: The state's Department of Education Web site is an invaluable resource. Here you will find information on testing, curriculum, grants, and more.
http://www.doe.nv.gov/
Educational Resources for Nevada: 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=nv

Great Basin Math Council: The Great Basin Math Council offers support for math teachers and professional development workshops for rural teachers in northeastern Nevada, as well as contests and other activities for students.
http://www.greatbasinmathcouncil.homestead.com/main.html

Nevada: Here you will find a political map showing major towns and rivers.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/cgi-bin/nytmaps.pl?nevada
Colorform Land Atlas: Nevada: This map gives an overview of the state's topography.
http://fermi.jhuapl.edu/states/nv_0.html
Average Annual Precipitation Nevada: This Web site lets you see the state in terms of average annual rainfall.
http://www.ocs.orst.edu/pub/maps/Precipitation/Total/States/NV/nv.gif

Nevada: This Library of Congress Web site tells interesting Nevada stories.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es?section=es&subject=nv&x=9&y=8
DOE/NV Test Site: This test site was an important proving ground for military and peacetime uses of nuclear technology.
http://www.nv.doe.gov/nts/
Nevada Historical Society: The Nevada Historical Society, founded in 1904, is Nevada's oldest museum; the society also maintains a unique research library. At this Web site you can preview the exhibits at the museum, or visit past exhibits online!
http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/museums/reno/his-soc.htm
History of Virginia City, Nevada, and the Comstock Lode: This well-preserved mining town cropped up after the discovery of the Comstock Lode of silver and gold. The metals from this site kept the Union solvent during the Civil War. Now a “living ghost town,” Virginia City was once the most exciting and opulent city in the west.
http://www.vcnevada.com/history.htm
Hoover Dam, Source of the American West's Oasis Civilization, Photos, History and Information: One of the most successful public works ever, the Hoover Dam provides flood control, irrigation, and electrical power to the region.
http://www.sunsetcities.com/hoover-dam.html
Three Historic Nevada Cities: Carson City, Reno and Virginia City--A National Register of Historic Places: Explore these three western Nevada cities of great historic significance.
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/nevada/intro.htm

Nevada Museum of Art: The Nevada Museum of Art has over 1900 permanent works of art organized thematically, instead of historically or stylistically.
http://www.nevadaart.org/index.php
Western Folklife Center: Located in Elko, The Western Folklife Center is a regional nonprofit folk arts organization dedicated to preserving, perpetuating, and presenting the folk arts of the West. The Western Folklife Center presents the celebrated Cowboy Poetry Gathering in the last week of each January.
http://www.westernfolklife.org/
Sierra Safari Zoo: The largest zoo in Nevada, the Sierra Safari Zoo has 150 animals of more than 40 species.
http://www.sierrasafarizoo.com/

Nevada Kids Page: This W eb site is the place to go to learn about state symbols, Nevada history, famous Nevadans, and play fun games, too!
http://dmla.clan.lib.nv.us/docs/kids/
Quick Facts: Nevada: This is the Web site to go to for Nevada state facts! From Nevada's motto to the state tree, this site is the place to be.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/state/nevada.html
Nevada Fun Facts: The U.S. Census Bureau provides students with a set of statistics about Nevada.
http://factfinder.census.gov/home/en/kids/funfacts/nevada.html