Web Sites for educational and fun information:

History and Government Information (including California Missions)

National Constitution Center - NCC was established to increase awareness and understanding of the US Constitution, the Constitution's history, and the Constitution's relevance to our daily lives so that all of us -- "We the People" -- will better understand and exercise our rights and our responsibilities.

Discovery Channel On-Line Way Back Machine - Patrick J. Kiger, a writer based in Washington, takes you back in time. Where We've Been: Los Angeles, 1947: One strange flight; Florence, 1913: An incredible heist; New York, 1939: Football meets TV; San Francisco, 1862: We meet an emperor; Antietam, 1862: Death on film; San Francisco, 1911: The first landing at sea; New Jersey, 1780: The worst winter; Washington, 1829: The White House meets Animal House; Waco, 1896: What a train wreck!; Wyoming, 1934: One amazing dinosaur dig; Boston, 1919: The Great Molasses Flood; Chicago,1913: The Queen of Anti-Smokers; San Diego, 1916: The Big, Big Rain; New York, 1945: The Empire State Building Crash; Boston, 1950: The Great Brinks Robbery

The United States Flag Page - I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Lots of information on Old Glory.

U.S. Mint - Kids' site "h.i.p. (history in your pocket) pocket change" Do you have any idea what's jangling around in your pockets? If you said nickels and dimes, you don't know the half of it. There's more awesome history in coins than in even your principal's head!

State of California - Lots of information on the Golden State!

Missions of California - Great resource for that 4th Grade project. Includes links to other Mission-related sites

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