Geography Road Trip - Exploring the Fifty States and Its Territories
Get ready for an exciting journey across the USA and its territories! Join us in this engaging class where we will dive deep into the fifty states of America and explore their unique features through places to visit and interactive games.
Ms. Pamela - Preschool-3rd Gr, Book Clubs, & More
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33 live meetings
22 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
Each week handouts will be sent for learners to color each state's flower, bird, mammal, and tree. Each week learners will have the opportunity to write about the state's nickname, places of interest, and landmarks. Learners will also find out the abbreviation of each state, the capital and be able to color a picture of each state's flag.Certificate of Completion
Each learner will receive a certificate of completion after attending the 33 weeks of this course.Class Experience
US Grade 1 - 2
In this fun and engaging course with Ms. Pamela we will explore the fifty states and US territories. So join me on a virtual road trip as we learn about parks, capitals, flowers, flags, and more through playing games, puzzles, activities, and coloring. We will cover two states or territories per class. Handouts will be in the classroom to be printed out on Monday mornings. Learners can color and take notes about each state we are talking about. We will break up the United States into their regions for maximum comprehension. This is an introductory or supplemental class to the Fifty States and not a comprehensive class where memorization will be required. For each state, we will: We will learn the nicknames of each state or territory. We will look at fun facts about each state or territory. We will identify the capital and find out the state's abbreviation. We will talk about each state's flag, bird, tree, and flower. We will look at agriculture and what is grown or raised in each state or territory. We will identify major sites in the state such as National Parks, Items of Interest, and more We will play games, puzzles, and other activities based on each state. We will learn a bit about the history of each state or territory and when it became a state or territory. NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 25TH NO CLASSES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 23RD
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to identify the fifty states, where they are located on a map, and their capitals
Learners will be able to identify the state abbreviationsLearners can take notes about each state and color the state flag
Learners will be able to learn the state birds, flowers, and flags
Learners will identify places of interest, major National Parks, and Landmarks
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum33 Lessons
over 33 WeeksLesson 1:
Alaska and Hawaii
We will play an Iditarod Mush activity and/or a Totem Pole fill-in activity. We will look at places to visit in Alaska. We will also play a Princess fill-in and/or a Hawaiian Language Logic game. We will look at places to visit in Hawaii. 40 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Oregon and Washington
We will play a Who Ordered What? game and/or The Oregon Trail math game. We will look at places to visit in Oregon. We will also play a Museum of Flight game and/or a What's in a Name? game. We will look at places to visit in Washington. 40 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 3:
California and Idaho
We will play a Constellations game and/or a Farmer's Market game. We will look at places to visit in California. We will also play the "A" Team game and/or a Fiddling Around activity. We will look at places to visit in Idaho. 40 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 4:
Nevada and Montana
We will play a game Moccasins and/or a Tackle Box activity. We will look at places to visit in Nevada. We will also play an A-maze-ing activity and/or a Menu activity. We will look at places to visit in Montana. 40 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Other Details
Supply List
A notebook or folder to keep handouts things to color with, markers, colored pencils, crayons etc. A pencil or pen for writing
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Associate's Degree in Education from College of DuPage
Hello, I am Ms. Pamela!
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A Bit About Me:
I am passionate about learning and have been privileged to engage with over 900 learners from 25 countries since teaching my first class on Outschool in 2020. My classes span a range of ages and subjects, with a focus on full curriculum semester classes for preschool through third grade. I offer many craft classes, often by request, and I am always up for teaching a book club as I am an avid reader. I am always working on more too!
My Background:
With 35+ years of teaching experience, I've held various roles, including Montessori teacher, private early elementary teacher, center director, preschool owner, homeschool co-op leader, and private tutor in math, writing, and early reading skills. In my previous position, I taught the Handwriting Without Tears curriculum and I have incorporated many of the basic ideas into my personalized curriculum.
We homeschooled our daughter from preschool to eighth grade. I have run a homeschool co-op, a preschool program, an early learning center, and scouting groups. I have an educational background in Early Childhood Education and American Sign Language.
My Teaching Style:
I believe that learning needs to be fun, and listening is just as important as talking and teaching. I am not one to mute a learner unless necessary but will encourage raising hands and taking turns during our games and discussions for all ages. I prioritize active participation and mutual respect.
Something Fun:
Crafting is a lifelong passion of mine, encompassing quilting, sewing, crocheting, knitting, painting, and jewelry making. I'm delighted to share my expertise through crafting classes on Outschool, and I'm always open to requests for new or existing classes.
Communication:
I strive to be responsive to emails, typically replying within a day. My teaching hours are from 8 am to 6 pm CST, during which I also attend to administrative tasks.
Missed Classes, Cancellations, Refunds:
I pride myself on being punctual and ready for class. We do live in Tornado Alley and take storms seriously since being hit by a tornado last March 2023. I try to warn ahead of time if possible. I will reimburse you for technical issues on my side or offer a single transfer for one-time classes if needed. I will teach only one or two students. Some of my best classes have happened with only one or two learners. It can make for great in-depth discussions!
I cannot wait to meet your child.Reviews
Live Group Course
$10
weekly or $330 for 33 classes1x per week, 33 weeks
40 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-8
1-6 learners per class
