50 States of America Series
- All 50 States of America
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Middle Atlantic States Series
- Northeastern United States
- Maps, People, Stories
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50 States Of America Lesson Plans
50 States Printable Series : East
North Central States
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Atlantic States | Mountain
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England States | Pacific
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Atlantic States
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North Central States | West
South Central States
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- 50 State Quarters
Program- In case you're new to the program, here's how it works:
In 1999, the United States Mint began striking a new quarter about
every ten weeks to honor one of the 50 states—that is, five new
quarters every year—until the program ends. The quarters are struck
in the same order as the states' "birthdays."
- Built
Environment Artifacts- Students are engaged in a field-based
study of human-made objects and processes that represent the economic
and social development of the community throughout its history.
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- America's
Heritage: An Adventure in Liberty Pt. 7: The United States Flag- Students
learn about the value and meaning of the U. S. flag as a symbol of freedom
and unity by examining the various elements of the flag as well as the
official uses of and ways to display the flag.
- Capitalization
and Washington, D.C.- In this unit, students learn and practice capitalizing
names of cities, states, countries, streets, buildings, bridges, and geographical
places around the theme of Washington, D.C.
- Eat
Your State- A project for any state study. Students make edible maps
depicting a state's natural resources.
- History
of the Local Community- The purpose of this activity package is to
provide students with activities which will familiarize them with the
local area they live in and develop an awareness of how their local community
has been influenced by history.
- History:
Up Close and Personal- Students may not know the history of their
own community nor that of their own family. Therefore, this assignment
was devised to bring history "up close and personal."
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Geography ~ Introduction to the United States - To have students be
able to recognize the fifty states through song. To have the students
be able to locate their two states on a map the following day.
- Knowing Where
You Are- Students research place names in their state and discover
and analyze the varied sources of these place names.
- Land
Bridge Theory of Migration- The purpose of this activity is to allow
students to work within their groups on problem solving skills and coming
to a group consensus on an issue while introducing them to the study of
early Wyoming history.
- "Let
Me Tell You About My State!"- The purpose of this activity is
to develop an awareness of the concepts ofthe United States through the
Amateur Radio communication services.
- Life
on the Mississippi Past and Present- To familiarize students with
the importance of the river with its transportation, drinking water, food,
commercial purposes, and travel.
- Made in the U.S.A.-
Students map products made in the United States.
- Mini
Study of a State- The students will learn to do research while comparing
their state with one of the states of the U.S.
- Nevada
Trilogy- To give students a greater appreciation of what accomplishments
and hardships the early emigrant parties were faced with and went through.
- Our Government
Scavenger Hunt - Students go on a paper scavenger hunt to learn about
the United States Constitution and government.
- "Play Doh" Map of
Your State- This activity has been utilized to teach students the
geographic layout of the state of Arizona. It can surely be applied to
any state in the nation.
- 'Promote
a City' Posters- During a unit on state history this lesson will
help students better understand his or her own state and the variety of
places to visit close to home.
- Seeking
Super Cities - Did you ever want to move to another city in the United
States? If so, come travel with us on a Super City Search. Researchers,
start your engines!
- Sing Me a
Song About the USA- Students will create a song that relates to a
specific geographic area of the United States. Through this process, they
will come to a better understanding of how music reflects traditions in
various cultures, and how geography affects both culture and music.
- State
Brochure- A printable template for making a state brochure. This template
could be adapted for making a country brochure as well.
- State
Mottos- The library media specialist may work with the classroom teacher
to introduce students to the use of the card catalog to locate resources
about states in the United States.
- State
Names- Using multiple representations, students analyze the frequency
of letters that occur in the names of all 50 states.
- The
Fifty Nifty States- The learner will be able to locate the fifty states
on a map while using a guide to help. The learner will also be able to
locate where specific states are by using the correct vocabulary (North,
South, East, and West).
- Traveling the U.
S.- This will provide an opportunity to develop language arts and
social studies skills, as well as knowledge and competence in using technology.
A variation of this unit would involve limiting their state to Hawaii.
- United
States All the Way- Students will love to learn about their country's
patriotic symbols and will have a book that will show their pride at the
conclusion of the lesson.
- Vacation
Destination - Students use their research skills to collect and present
information in persuasive speeches by acting as travel agents trying to
persuade classmates to visit their states while on vacation.
- Where
in the World Did This Come From?- To develop a sense of interdependence
with people who live in other countries and to appreciate that many people
in far away places contribute greatly to our well being and lifestyle.
- Who Wants
to Be a Millionaire in the U.S.A.? - Students learn facts and select
information about other states by playing a form of Who Wants to be a
Millionaire? where they create questions and gather information to answer
questions by using a variety of reference sources.
Pacific States Lesson Series
- Western United States
- Reading Activities
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Mountain States Set
- Big Helper
- State Organizers
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