North Dakota Facts for Kids
North Dakota was the 39 state to join the union. It became a state on November 2, 1889.
Capital - Bismarck
Abbreviation - ND
Nickname - Peace Garden State, Flickertail State, Roughrider State
Motto - "Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable"
Song - North Dakota Hymn
Bird - Western Meadowlark
Flower - Wild Prairie Rose
Insect - Ladybug
Area - approximately 70,704 square miles
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Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site
Earthlodge people hunted bison and other game, but were in essence farmers living in villages along the Missouri and its tributaries. The site was a major Native American trade center for hundreds of years prior to becoming an important market place for fur traders after 1750. Dive into the extensive history and culture resources to learn about the lives of the Northern Plains Indians on the Upper Missouri River.
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site
Between 1828 and 1867, Fort Union was the most important fur trade post on the Upper Missouri River. Here, the Assiniboine and six other Northern Plains Tribes exchanged buffalo robes and smaller furs for goods from around the world, including cloth, guns, blankets, and beads. This page includes six lesson plans for grades 3-8.
Habitats of North Dakota
Teachers guide, workbooks, and information on the Habitats of North Dakota program for grades 3-6.
North Dakota Conservation Corner
Learn about the habitat, fish, wildlife and plants of North Dakota.
North Dakota Primary Sources (Library of Congress)
Selected Library of Congress primary sources related to North Dakota. Includes Teacher's Guide.
Mr. Donn.org - North Dakota
Collection of North Dakota resources from Mr. Donn, who offers one of the largest collections of social studies resources available.
50 States.com - North Dakota
Facts & Trivia about North Dakota
RoadsideAmerica.com - North Dakota
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in North Dakota
Awesome America - North Dakota
Loads of fun facts, photos, and travel information about North Dakota.
The 50 States - North Dakota
From TeachersFirst. A comprehensive resource on North Dakota
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