The Great State Race: A Kids’ Guide to the 50 United States
The Great State Race: A Kids’ Guide to the 50 United States is an engaging self-paced class that introduces children to American geography, making learning about the 50 U.S. states both educational and fun!
Kristi Robertson
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(151)
What's included
52 pre-recorded lessons
17 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. We will cover 3 states per week. Each state will have reading, videos, several worksheets, coloring pages, and interactive online games. The worksheets, coloring pages, and online games are options for students.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
Beginner Level
Thank you for your interest in The Great State Race: A Kids' Guide to the 50 United States! This is a self-paced class in which you may purchase all the content at once so your learner can work at their own pace, or purchase week-by-week for a duration of 17 weeks, covering 3 states per week plus an introduction at the beginning of class and a conclusion at the end. Curriculum Overview: ⭐ The class is designed to introduce children to American geography through engaging content. ⭐ Topics covered include the history, geography, and culture of each of the 50 states. ⭐ Learners will explore state symbols, landmarks, and unique features. Class Structure: ⭐ The class is divided into 52 lessons, suitable for a full school semester. ⭐ Each lesson provides clear instructions on activities. Teaching Approach: ⭐ The teaching style is interactive and kid-friendly. ⭐ Learners will engage with maps, photographs, and fun facts. ⭐ Activities include reading, discussions, and hands-on exercises. Interaction: ⭐ Learners will interact with the instructor through lecture, games, and activities. ⭐ They will also have opportunities for discussion and questions. This class aims to make learning about the 50 U.S. states both educational and fun!
Learning Goals
Geography Exploration:
⭐ Travel virtually through all 50 U.S. states.
⭐ Explore geography, including state shapes, locations, and natural features.
State Capitals and Facts:
⭐ Learn state capitals for each of the 50 states.
⭐ Discover interesting facts about each state, such as historical events and unique landmarks.
Interactive Learning:
⭐ Engage in interactive-based games related to each state.
⭐ Incorporate highlights from states (e.g., surfing in California) into the learning experience
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum52 Lessons
over 17 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to the United States
Lesson 2:
Alabama
Lesson 3:
Alaska
Lesson 4:
Arizona
Other Details
Supply List
⭐ Printer and printer paper if you choose to print out the worksheets and coloring pages
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We will be using worksheets courtesy of Mr. Nussbaum Learning + Fun:
https://mrnussbaum.com/subjects
Joined July, 2020
4.9
151reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Texas A&M University - Commerce
Bachelor's Degree from Texas A&M University - Commerce
I have a passion for U.S. history and geography. I have a solid understanding of the 50 states and can incorporate facts and resources for young learners to have fun while learning. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$5
weekly or $80 for all content52 pre-recorded lessons
17 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 8-12
