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Investigating
Washington
State
A
Pathfinder for 4th Grade
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If you're looking for
kid-friendly information about Washington State,
START
HERE!
This pathfinder will help
you find information in your school library media center, on
the Internet, and in the community about the State of
Washington.
Ready to begin your
research?
Click on a link to
start.
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Print
Resources-Books and Magazines
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There are many wonderful
books for kids about Washington State. A few of the
books are listed below. To locate more books, use the
suggested keywords
and phrases to
search the online library
catalog.
NONFICTION
- 508.797 Nel Nelson,
Sharlene P. Mount St. Helens National Volcanic
Monument. New York : Children's Press,
1997.
- Describes the destruction caused
by the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980 and the slow
return of plants and animal life.
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- 550 Alt Alt, David D.
Roadside Geology of Washington. Missoula, Mont. :
Mountain Press Pub. Co., c1984.
- This book focuses on the most
visible, most significant, and most intriguing aspects of
the geology of Washington State.
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- 599.74 Geo George, Jean
Craighead. The Moon of the Mountain Lions. New
York : HarperCollins, 1991, c1969.
- Describes the experiences of a
young mountain lion during the month of August in his
natural habitat on the side of Mount Olympus, in
Washington State.
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- 970.4 MCK McKeown, Martha
Ferguson. Come to Our Salmon Feast.
- Here you will read, and see, how
Indian boys caught salmon in a dip net, and how they
shared in the great feast in the long house.
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- 979.7 Coc Cocke,
William. A Historical Album of Washington.
Brookfield, Conn. : Millbrook Press,1995.
- A history of Washington, from its
early exploration and settlement to the state today.
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- 979.7 Hir Hirschi, Ron.
People of Salmon and Cedar. New York : Cobblehill
Books/Dutton, c1996.
- Presents the world of the
Northwest Coast Indians, showing their interaction with
and dependence on the natural world around
them.
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- 979.7 Hit Hitchman, Robert.
Place Names of Washington. Tacoma, Wash. :
Washington State Historical Society, 1985.
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- 979.7 Phi Phillips, James
Wendell. Washington State Place Names. Seattle,
University of Washington Press, 1971.
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- 979.7 Pow Powell, E.S.
Washington. (Hello, USA Series). Lerner. Minneapolis,
Minnesota, 1993.
- Introduces the geography, history,
people, industry and highlights of Washington
State.
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- 979.7 Ste Stein, R.
Conrad. Washington (America the Beautiful Series).
Children's Press. Chicago, 1992.
- Introduction to the geography,
history, economy, people and interesting sites of
Washington State.
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- 979.7 Tho Thompson,
Kathleen. Washington. Austin, TX : Raintree
Steck-Vaughn, c1996.
- Discusses the geography, history,
industries, and culture of "The Evergreen
State."
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- FIC Hol Holm, Jennifer
L. Our Only May Amelia. New York : HarperCollins,
1999.
- As the only girl in a Finnish
American family of seven brothers, May Amelia Jackson
resents being expected to act like a lady while growing
up in Washington state in 1899.
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- FIC Jes Jessett, Thomas
E. The Indian Side of the Whitman Massacre.
Fairfield, Washington. Ye Galleon Press,
1985.
- Presents the Indian version of the
Whitman Massacre.
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- FIC Keh Kehret, Peg.
Nightmare Mountain. New York : Cobblehill
Books/Dutton,1989.
- Twelve-year-old Molly's visit to
her aunt and uncle's llama ranch in the state of
Washington leads her into unexpected danger and
suspense.
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- FIC Lue Luenn, Nancy. A
Horse's Tale. Seattle, WA. Parenting Press,
1989.
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REFERENCE
- REF 979.7 Sco Scott, James
William. Historical Atlas of Washington. Norman :
University of Oklahoma Press, c1988.
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- REF 979.7 Mor Morgan,
Murray Cromwell. Over Washington. Seattle, Wash. :
Weldon Owen in association with KCTS, 1989.
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- REF 917.9704 Kir Kirk,
Ruth. Exploring Washington's Past: A Road Guide to
History. Seattle :University of Washington Press,
c1990.
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Online
Resources-Internet Sites
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The Web sites listed on
this page have been previewed and selected for this topic.
If additional information is needed, use the
suggested keywords
and phrases to
search the Internet.
Mostly General
Information
Access
Washington is the
homepage for Washington State. You'll find lots of
information about the state government.
JUST
FOR KIDS! is a part of the
Washington Homepage site. You can access interesting facts
about Washington State, find out the state's official bird,
song, flower and more.
50States.com
- locate songs, bird, maps, and other facts about Washington
State. If you are looking for famous people from our state,
click on biographies.
History
(Mostly)
Visit the Whitman
Mission NHS Homepage
to learn about early history of the Washington
territory.
Have you ever wondered about the names
of some towns and cities in Washington, such as Puyallup or
Wenatchee? You can find out about the origin of the names at
Washington
Place Names, a database
from Tacoma Public Library.
1895
Atlas Washington - What
did Washington State look like 100 years ago? Print state
and county maps from 1895
Boom
Towns & Relic Hunters of Northeastern
Washington - a
comprehensive ghost town website dedicated specifically to
the history of Northeastern Washington, its pioneers, Native
Americans, and ghost towns.
Welcome
to the History Lab - The Time and Place for
History
Native Americans of Washington
State Pathfinder (in progress)
Geography
(Mostly)
Across
Washington Project -
This website offers online projects designed to join
together students in learning
about Washington state while using
the Washington State EALRs
as a guide to instruction and
projects.
Washington
Forest Protection Association for
Teachers - The
environmental education program at WFPA offers two programs
for teaching about environmental education and Washington
forests:
- Project Learning Tree presents a
balanced approach to environmental education - includes
activity guides for teachers to use in their
classrooms.
- Forests of Washington activity
guides include two separate guides: Ecosystems &
People and History. The Forests of Washington activities
are specific to Washington State and provide teachers
with the material they need to educate about the complex
issues surrounding Washington's forests.
Geography
World - This site is a
treasure trove of information about the geography (mostly)
of the U.S. Be sure to check out the 10 Risky Places to
Live in U.S. Find out why Seattle, WA is on the
list!
Washington
State Maps & Geography
- Travel-in Washington links to Far Out Facts,
Washington Counties, Washington's Volcanoes and Washington's
Rivers. Includes an interactive Washington image that
requires Shockwave.
HRW
WORLD ATLAS - Washington
- a topographical map from Holt Rinehart and
Winston.
CCRH
Homepage
- Investigate the Columbia
River and its history.
Washington
State Climate Map -
Interactive site that gives information on climate in
regions and cities of Washington.
Visit these sites to find
out about our volatile volcanoes:
Economics
(Mostly)
Raised
in Washington
and Grown
in Washington contain
excellent information about the state's farming industry
(which includes aquaculture), brought to you by the the
P-I News for Kids section of the Seattle
Post-Intelligencer. Be sure to visit The
Importance of Export.
Washington
State Tourism Home Page
has information about tourism
and general
facts about the
state.
Civics
(Mostly)
At the Washington
State Legislature Kid's Page,
learn how a bill becomes a law,
discover the symbols of our state, connect to the Department
of Natural Resources Kids' Page, learn how to participate in
the Page Program for the State Senate, and more.
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Videos,
CD-ROM, Laserdiscs, etc.
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- Our library has the
following multimedia resources on your topic:
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- CD-ROM 979.7 Sou - The Sound,
Puget Sound Multimedia CD-ROM produced by the
University of Washington.
- Interactive CD-ROM encourages
users to explore the properties, ecosystems, species,
status, marine affairs, solutions and recreation of Puget
Sound. Be sure to see the geologic formation of
Washington.
- Available in WSD libraries. See
ordering information at The
Sound, Puget Sound Multimedia
CD-ROM for additional
copies.
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- Laserdisc 979.7 Was -
Washington History Series.
Videodiscovery,1991.
- A collection of mini-documentaries
on Pacific Northwest history and geography based on the
KCTS Over Washington series. Includes 2 interactive
videodiscs in English and in Spanish. Guide with barcodes
is included.
- Covers the early explorers and
settlers, natural forces that formed Washington,
technological changes that challenge us in efforts to
preserve our natural heritage.
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- Search the North
Central ESD Media Coop Online
Catalog for Washington
State videos and laserdiscs. Teachers can book online.
Students - ask your teacher to send for the material you
need.
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Dewey
Decimal Numbers to Browse
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If you want to browse the
shelves in the library to locate information about
Washington State, look for these numbers:
- 979 - Pacific Coast
States
- 979.9 - Washington
State
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Keywords
and Phrases for Searching
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Do you need additional
information? Use these words and phrases to search
Electric
Library,
KidQuest
Magazine Index,
the library online catalog, CD-ROM or print encyclopedias,
and the World Wide Web:
- Washington
State
- Columbia
River
- Cascade
Mountains
- Pacific
Northwest
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- Names of communities,
such as Chelan
- Names of important
people, such as Gary Locke
- Names of landforms, such
as Mount St. Helens
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Community
Resources-People and Places
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The following community
contacts may help you with your topic:
North
Central Washington Museum
- offers a variety of exhibits interpreting regional
history, including the late 19th century entry into the area
by miners, trappers, and settlers, the homesteading era and
the growth of the community.
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Information
Literacy
EALRs
for Washington State
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History
2. The student applies the methods
of social science investigation to investigate, compare and
contrast interpretations of historical events
To meet this standard, the student
will:
2.1 investigate and research
Benchmark 1
- ask questions to identify a
problem from the past
- locate, gather, and process
information from a variety of primary and secondary
sources, including photographs, drawings, artifacts, oral
accounts, and documents
2.2 analyze historical
information
Benchmark 1
- organize and record
information
- compare and contrast information
from different historical sources
2.3 synthesize information and
reflect on findings
Benchmark 1
- express findings; explain why
interpretations of the same historical event can
differ
- examine earlier steps in the
investigative process and propose improvements to the
process used
Geography
1. The student uses maps, charts,
and other geographic tools to understand the spatial
arrangement of people, places, resources, and environments
on Earth's surface.
To meet this standard, the student
will:
1.1 use and construct maps, charts,
and other resources
Benchmark 1
- examine a variety of maps to
describe basic mapping elements, for example title,
legend, direction and grid
- design a simple map of a local
area that displays information using symbols explained in
a key
1.2 recognize spatial patterns on
Earth's surface and understand the processes that create
these patterns
Benchmark 1
- locate places, major physical
features, and human spatial patterns such as states,
cities, rivers, and population distribution using
maps, globes, and other sources
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