Where in Washington

The WASL is over an we can start learning, again! One of the things we will be learning about in the next few weeks is our own state of Washington. We will participate in an online mystery where we use live videoconferencing to obtain clues about the location of other schools, research the clues, and then declare a location. Here are some of the sites we can use to help us with our clues:

1. Direction from the Capital
Washington State Maps
Map Collection

2. Historical Events
Washington State History Encyclopedia
Washington History
Washington State Historical Society
Timeline
Pacific Northwest History

3. Nearest body of water (see Terrain)
Washington State Maps
Map Collection

4. When did people first settle? (see Historical Events)
Washington State History Encyclopedia
Leaders & elected officials

5. Terrain (see Direction from the Capital)
Relief Map
Washington State Maps
Geography of Washington
Map Collection


6. Nearest state park (see Direction from the Capital/Terrain/Nearest Body of Water)
Washington State Parks
Washington State Map Browser
Washington State Outdoors

7. Native American culture (see Historical Events)
History of Bellingham
Washington State Native Americans
Tribal Dreams (scroll down to find an extensive list of WA state tribes)

8. Recreational activities to do in the summer (See Terrain & State Parks)
Washington State Tourism
Visiting & Recreation in Washington
Landmarks
Go Northwest-->Popular Destinations

9. Main industry
Washington State City/Town websites

10. Hottest Tourist Attraction
Washington State Tourism
Visiting & Recreation in Washington
Landmarks
Go Northwest-->Popular Destinations

11. Population of your town/city
Washington State City/Town websites
Population information
US Census
City Density

12. Famous/infamous person (see Historical Events)
Washington State History Encyclopedia
Leaders & elected officials

Basic Information
Department of Transportation
Counties
State Symbols
Climate data
Washington on Fact Monster
Interactive Gallery
Go Northwest-->Washington
City Search

and more

Experience Washington - the official site of Washington State tourism.

Symbols of Washington State - information about official state symbols & elected officials. Includes a "find your legislator" link.

Wikipedia - a free online encyclopedia. Can be edited by anyone, so information needs to be verified. Lots of information!

"Find-It!" - Washington State - look up state and local government information by subject, keyword, title or type of government (city, county, state)

Washington State Maps - 5 different maps with specific information on each - physical map, elevation, rivers, highways & counties of the state of Washington

Washington State Parks

History Link - online encyclopedia of Washington State History