Did You Know?With 250 rooms, Biltmore Estate in Asheville is the largest home in the United States. BooksFamous North Carolinans, Tar Heels:
"North Carolina: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2017, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=33&sn=North_Carolina&StateSubCatID=7. RecipesSide DishColeslawIngredients 1 head cabbage, slivered 1 large onion, slivered 1 cup apple vinegar 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon fresh celery, finely chopped 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder 1 teaspoon salt Directions
BreadHushpuppiesIngredients 4 cups vegetable oil 2 cups yellow cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 cups milk 1 cup water Directions
Yields 2 dozen hushpuppies Hint Hushpuppies can be placed in a 200°F oven until serving time (approximately 30 minutes). "North Carolina: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2017, http://online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=33. Roadside AttractionWebsite Resources:
Go to: http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask your teacher or the librarian for the username and password Click on Culturegrams Click on State Edition Government: http://www.ncgov.com/ Tourism: http://www.visitnc.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/nc_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/northcarolina/ State Parks: http://www.ncparks.gov/Visit/main.php Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/north_carolina.html
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BooksWebsite Resources: Civil Rights Eyes on the Prize Freedom Summer Smithsonian: Selected Portraits Volunteering: https://www.nationalservice.gov/mlkday https://www.volunteermatch.org/ Here are some ideas for reading challenges in 2018: OPA Jr. High Library Read Across the USA Read books from across the different states of the United States. Goodreads: If you sign up for an account on Goodreads you can keep track of the books you're reading with their yearly reading challenge. Did you know? Turtle Lake is home to the United States and World Turtle Racing Championships. Rusty, a two-ton turtle statue, sits at the entrance to the town. BooksFamous North Dakotans, NoDaks:
"North Dakota: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=34&sn=North_Dakota&StateSubCatID=7. RecipesMain DishBorschtNote Borscht was brought to the state by its many central and eastern European immigrants. It is a beet-based soup that makes good use of the many vegetables harvested in North Dakota. Ingredients 1 ounce dried mushrooms 3 cups water 1 onion, chopped 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 medium beets, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 6 cups boiling water 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 whole onion, peeled 1 bay leaf 10 peppercorns Directions
Yields 8 to 10 servings BreadDakota BreadIngredients 1 package active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (105 to 110°F) 2 tablespoons sunflower oil 1 egg 1/2 cup cottage cheese 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon salt 2 to 2 1/2 cups bread flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/4 cup wheat germ 1/4 cup rye flour 1/4 cup rolled oats Cornmeal Directions
Yields 1 loaf (2 pounds) Hint If too dark, cover loosely with foil the last 10 to 15 minutes of baking. Remove from pie pan and cool on a wire rack. "North Dakota: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=34. Roadside AttractionWebsite Resources:
Go to: http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or the librarian for the username and password. Click on Culturegrams Click on States Government: http://www.nd.gov/ Tourism: http://www.ndtourism.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/nd_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/northdakota/ State Parks: http://www.parkrec.nd.gov/ Maps: http://lib.utexas.edu/maps/north_dakota.html State Symbols: http://www.nd.gov/category.htm?id=75 In 1858, the first U.S. dinosaur skeleton was found in Haddonfield. BooksFamous New Jerseyans, New Jerseyites, Jerseyites:
"New Jersey: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=30&sn=New_Jersey&StateSubCatID=7. RecipesMain DishChicken ParmigianaIngredients 2 chicken breasts 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup tomato puree 1/4 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan Directions
Old Fashioned TaffyNote New Jersey legend states that the first salt water taffy was made and sold on the boardwalk in Atlantic City in the 1880s. It is not actually made with salt water but regular water and table salt. To this day, the candy is made and sold on the boardwalk and is a favorite with summer tourists. Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 2/3 cup water 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla, mint, or your favorite flavor extract Food coloring Directions
Yields 16 servings "New Jersey: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=30. Accessed 30 January 2018. Roadside AttractionWebsite Resources: Go to http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or the librarian for the password Go to Culturegrams Go to States New Jersey government website: http://www.newjersey.gov/ Tourism site: http://www.visitnj.org/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/nj_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/newjersey/ State Parks http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/ State Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/new_jersey.html State Symbols: http://www.state.nj.us/njfacts/njsymbol.htm Did You Know?The first public miniature golf course was built on the roof of a New York City skyscraper in 1926. BooksFamous New Yorkers, Empire Staters:
"New York: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=32&sn=New_York&StateSubCatID=7. RecipesMain DishChicken RiggiesIngredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 5 garlic cloves, chopped 3 or 4 hot cherry peppers, seeded and chopped 1 can tomato paste 2 cans (about 28 ounces) diced tomatoes 4 leaves freshly chopped basil, or 1 tablespoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1/4 cup cooking sherry 4 to 5 chicken breasts, grilled and cut into bite-size pieces Salt, to taste Freshly ground pepper to taste 1/2 to 2/3 cup light cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Two 1-pound boxes of penne rigati or rigatoni, cooked 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese Directions
BeverageEgg CreamNote This classic New York soda-fountain drink interestingly enough has no eggs or cream in it. It is particularly associated with Brooklyn, where for many years it was sold in almost every corner candy store. Ingredients 1/2 cup seltzer water 1/2 cup milk Chocolate syrup, to taste Directions
"New York: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=32. Roadside AttractionGo to
http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or the librarian for the password. Go to Culturegrams Go to States New York government website: http://www.state.ny.us/ New York Tourism: http://www.iloveny.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ny_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/newyork/ State Parks: http://nysparks.state.ny.us/ Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/new_york.html State Symbols: http://www.iloveny.com/kids/nys_symbols.asp |
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