All about Colorado

Websites for studying about Colorado

AME Program
AME is the Apprenticeship, Mentorship, Entrepreneurship program sponsored by CHEC, the Christian Home Educators of Colorado. "AME connects young homeschooled students and graduates to professionals, businessmen, and entrepreneurs to provide a life-integrated work experience focused on the character and future of that young person. Through our website database, seminars, and more, we help connect young people to prospective mentors in various business and ministry fields." Participation is not limited to Colorado residents.

A to Z Kids Stuff - Colorado
Fun Educational Activities

Kids Konnect.com - Colorado
A safe Internet gateway for kids of all ages!

Colorado Fun Facts
U.S. Census Bureau

TheUS50.com - Colorado
New state Study Guides have been added to the Fast Facts pages!

The 50 States - Colorado
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on America's states for upper elementary students.

Mr. Donn.org - Colorado
Lesson Plans for Teachers. Activities & Games for Kids.

Class Brain.com - Colorado
Start gathering all the information and images you need to make an A+ state report project for school.

Explore the States - Colorado
From the Library of Congress. Games and stories of America's past.

50 States.com - Colorado
Fast Facts & Trivia

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Local homeschooling groups, classes, and events for Colorado

Common Ground Homeschoolers

2010 Christian Family Conference - Christian Home Educators of Colorado

2010 Home Instruction Ministries Spring Curriculum Fair

Audience of One Musical Theater productions of TREASURE ISLAND and ANNIE Jr
CO

Audience of One Youth Theater - Summer Camp
CO

Audience of One Youth Theater
CO

Academy Charter Homeschool Support Program

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State Facts

Colorado was the 38th state to join the union. It became a state on August 1, 1876.

Capital - Denver

Abbreviation - CO

Nickname - Centennial State, Colorful Colorado

Motto - Nil sine Numine - Nothing without Providence

Song - Where the Columbines Grow

Bird - Lark Bunting

Flower - Rocky Mountain Columbine

Insect - Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly

Area - approximately 104,100 square miles

 

Colorado field trips

Making Tracks - CO
Making TRACKS provides downloadable nature guides and species lists for each trail, as well as resources for schools to make their own educational nature trails on school grounds or in nearby communities.

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Stage, Galleries and Education

Aspen Historical Society Stallard House and Museum Annex
Enriching the community through preserving and communicating our remarkable history!

Aurora History Museum
The Aurora History Museum is a community-based cultural center featuring changing history and decorative arts exhibits with educational programs, tours, workshops and family events offered for all ages throughout the year.

Centennial House (Blanche A. Wilson House)
This Queen Anne Victorian home is the oldest of nine remaining houses Donald Fletcher built for his speculative community east of Denver. The name of this community later changed from Fletcher to Aurora. Like all Fletcher homes, it has indoor plumbing and an upstairs bathroom, a luxury considering both the time period and the arid surroundings. The City of Aurora purchased the house in 1990 and community members restored it for the City’s Centennial year.

Melvin School
This two-room schoolhouse originally served the outlying community of Melvin. In 1949, the structure was moved to make way for the Cherry Creek Reservoir. After 17 years of use as a tavern, the Cherry Creek Valley Historical Society moved the school to its current location on the grounds of Smoky Hill High School. The building is owned and maintained by the Cherry Creek School District.

William Smith House
Aurora pioneer William Smith once raised sheep on the open land around this property. Smith was the founder of Aurora Public Schools and owner of the land donated for Del Mar Park. The home remained in the family until 1983 when Smith’s daughter, Margaret, passed away. The house is now privately owned as a residence.

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