Unit Study Supplements
Supplement your child’s learning with these unit study supplements on a wide variety of topics and subjects.
Unit Study Supplement: Hawaii, U.S. 50th State
Hawaii is named after Hawai’I Loa, the legendary figure who discovered the islands. The state’s nickname, the Aloha State, reflects the Hawaiian way to say both “hello” and “goodbye.” A popular tourist destination, Hawaii is known for its breathtaking scenery and beaches (some with colored or black sand), surfing and whale watching, and pleasant weather. […]
Unit Study Supplement: Rhode Island, U.S. 13th State
How did Rhode Island get its name? Who discovered Rhode Island? These and other questions are answered in our Rhode Island unit study supplement! No one really knows how Rhode Island got its name. Some think that explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano inspired the name by comparing the region to the Greek island of Rhodes while […]
Unit Study Supplement: Oregon Facts, U.S. 33rd State
How did Oregon get its name? Who lived in Oregon first? These and other questions are answered in our Oregon unit study supplement! While the origin of the word “Oregon” is unknown, its nickname of the Beaver State reflects the valuable fur trade that brought early settlers to the region. In this article you’ll learn […]
Unit Study Supplement: West Virginia, U.S. 35th State
How did West Virginia get its name? What is it known for? What happened in the state throughout its history? Find the answers to these and other questions in our West Virginia unit study supplement! At first, it was going to be called “Kanawha” in honor of a Native American tribe living in the area; […]
Unit Study Supplement: Vermont, U.S. 14th State
Vermont got its name from two French words, “vert” meaning “green” and “mont” meaning “mountain.” Its nickname of the Green Mountain State is in honor of the Green Mountain Boys, who protected Vermont from New York and later served in the American Revolutionary, Civil, and Spanish American Wars. Keep reading to learn more interesting facts […]
