Tag: State Unit Study
Unit Study Supplement: Alaska, U.S. 49th State
What is the highest mountain peak in North America? That would be Alaska’s Mt. McKinley, also known as “Denali” or “The Great/High One” in the Native Athabascan language! Alaska is one of only two states (can you guess the other one?) that is not bordered by any other US state, and it is the perfect […]
Unit Study Supplement: Illinois Facts, U.S. 21st State
Did you know that Illinois was the first state to ratify (accept) the 13th amendment to abolish (end) slavery? Did you know that Illinois is where Abraham Lincoln spent most of his life? Named for the Illinois Indians, Illinois is a top supplier of soybeans and corn and is also known for its production of […]
Unit Study Supplement: New Mexico, U.S. 47th State
How did New Mexico get its name? Who lived in New Mexico first? And what is it known for? These and other questions are answered in our New Mexico unit study supplement, which includes interesting facts for kids, a history timeline about New Mexico, geography facts and more! Time4Learning members can download our list of […]
Unit Study Supplement: Iowa, U.S. 29th State
How old is Iowa? What is Iowa best known for? What is the state animal of Iowa? Learn these and other interesting facts about Iowa in our Iowa history timeline, fast facts and geography facts section. Your students will learn fun facts and information about Iowa in this series of unit study supplements about all […]
Unit Study Supplement: Washington Facts, U.S. 42nd State
Washington state is located in the Pacific Northwest United States and contains the northwestern most point of the continental US, Cape Flattery. Because of its coastline and harbors, Washington is important to trade with the state of Alaska, Canada, and other countries in the Pacific Rim, and it has developed an economy largely based on […]
Unit Study Supplement: Indiana Facts, U.S. 19th State
What is the state of Indiana known for? When did Indiana become a state? These and other questions are answered in our Indiana history timeline and throughout this unit study supplement. Indiana is a midwestern state with a name that is thought to mean “land of the Indians.” Indiana is known for manufacturing steel, automobiles, […]
Unit Study Supplement: Montana Facts, U.S. 41st State
What do you think of when you see or hear the word “Montana”? Montana is a state in the northwestern United States that gets its name from the Spanish word “montaña,” which means mountain or mountainous region. However, among the mountain states in the US, it has the lowest elevation, and the eastern part of […]
Unit Study Supplement: Oklahoma Facts, U.S. 46th State
Did you know that “Oklahoma” is a combination of two words in the Choctaw language that means “red people” and that is the home to the most Native Americans of any state? Did you also know that the parking meter was invented in Oklahoma and that the state is the site of the famous 101 […]
Unit Study Supplement: North Dakota, U.S. 39th State
Did you know that there are more than twice as many cattle as people in North Dakota? It is the 19th largest state but also one of the least populated (under 800,000). So what is North Dakota known for? It is the US leader in production of honey (number one in the nation), durum and […]
Unit Study Supplement: South Dakota Facts, U.S. 40th State
South Dakota is a state rich with Native American history and striking geography. Did you know that Mount Rushmore, the giant sculpture of four US presidents, is found in South Dakota? Did you know that another rock monument, the Crazy Horse Memorial, is still under construction in South Dakota and will be 563 feet tall […]
Unit Study Supplement: Maryland Facts, U.S. 7th State
Did you know that Maryland is called “Little America”? Maryland is a relatively small state, however, there’s so much history and so much to do in this state that it’s been labeled “America in Miniature”. What is Maryland famous for? Aside from the role Maryland played in our history, Maryland is famous for its seafood, […]
Rhode Island Field Trips for Homeschoolers
Homeschooling has so many benefits. One of them is the ability to incorporate as many field trips as you like in your home instruction program. Below is a list of places you can visit in Rhode Island with your child that provide exciting learning experiences. Being in a natural environment, a museum, or zoo often […]
Montana Field Trips for Homeschoolers
As the fourth largest state in the U.S., Montana has plenty for families to explore. With a rich history that includes the Lewis and Clark Expedition and dinosaurs, majestic landscapes, and tons of indoor fun and learning opportunities, homeschoolers in the state have endless options for field trip ideas. This page provides listings for educational […]
Wyoming Field Trips for Homeschoolers
There are so many field trip destinations available for families to explore in Wyoming. Whether you want to enhance your child’s history lessons, science curriculum or just need to get out of the house for some fresh air, you’ll find endless opportunities for fun and learning all throughout the state. To get you going in […]
New Hampshire Field Trips for Homeschoolers
Even though it’s made up of less than 10,000 square miles, New Hampshire is big when it comes to all the fun field trip destinations available to families. Whether you want to explore the state parks and learn about nature, or visit the historic homes and museums full of exhibits and stories from the past, […]
