For each of the US states, we have a large collection of resources including state facts, links to wonderful state-related websites (government pages, historical sites, and more) in addition to a large section on field trips. If you are looking for local homeschooling support groups, they are in the Local Support area of the site.
Miscellaneous State Resources:
USA State Map/Quiz Printouts - From Enchanted Learning (Y, M, O, T)
50 States.com - All the information from each state, from the date of statehood to the location if the state zoo, (Y, M, O, T)
Explore the States - Click on the name of the state you want to explore. (Y, M, O, T)
US State Statistics - United States - Facts and Statistics (Y, M, O, T)
Postcards from America - A postcard from a different state each day (Y, M, O, T)
NetState - A site that gives all kinds of information about each state (much more than the usual fact listing). For example, the listing for my state of Virginia lists our colonial history, our state's role in the Revolutionary and Civil wars, as well as detailed explanations on state nicknames. (T,A)
States Stamps - From the USPS (Y)
TEACH Great Lakes - Features mini-lessons on many Great Lakes topics: environment, history & culture, geography, pollution, and careers & business. Geared for elementary through high school students, the modules are continually expanded and updated and include links to a glossary to help explain scientific terms and acronyms. Explore the Great Lakes at your fingertips! (Y, M, O, T)
Awesome America - Full of beautiful pictures and useful facts, this website is a good place to send kids for state reports. There is also a fact page for the United States and Washington, D.C. Because many of the featured information is linked to websites offering more details, this site also makes a good resource when traveling. (Y, M, O, T)
States FactFinder Kid's Corner - From the U.S. Census Bureau (Y)
KidsKonnect United States - (Y)
Judiciary Kids Page - So, you need to write a report on one of the states. Check out the links below for great information on each of the States! (Y, M, O, T)
Kids.gov State Websites - Grades K-5 (Y)
Kids.gov State Websites - Grades 6-8 (M)
Kids.gov State Websites - For Educators (T)
U.S. Census Bureau - Kids Corner - Learn about the U.S. census, get facts about your state, and have fun with quiz questions. (Y, M, O, T)
State Facts for Students - From US Census Bureau (Y, M, O, T)
Interactive State Word Finds - People, places, attractions, products, and symbols of each state are included in each word find. (Y, M, O, T)
State Reports - From ClassBrain.com. Choose your state from the map and start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school. (Y, M)
Discover America - The Official Travel and Tourism website of the United States. (Y, M, O, T)
RoadsideAmerica.com - Tips, leads, stories from travelers, plus Roadsideamerica.com Team reports on quirky museums, ironic monuments, and must-see oddities! (Y, M, O, T)
The 50 States of the U.S.A. - How the U.S. has changed over time: Animated Map (Y, M, O, T)
TheUS50.com - Information about the fifty states that make up the United States of America. New state Study Guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages! (Y, M, O, T)
The 50 States - TeachersFirst created this as a comprehensive resource on America's states that they could use with upper elementary students. (Y, M, O, T)
Mr. Donn.org - 50 States - Lesson Plans for Teachers. Activities & Games for Kids. (Y, M, O, T)
A to Z Kids Stuff - USA States - Lessons and Activities (Y, M, O, T)