Travel the USA - State Facts and Trivia Summer Camp Edition
During this four day class, we will explore geography, history, famous landmarks, wildlife and notable people from Maryland, Texas and Montana with Kahoot review games along the way. #academic
Mrs. Bausch, M. Ed.
Average rating:
5.0
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Are you ready for a road trip? Join me as we explore the states of Maryland, Texas and Montana together. From the shores of the Atlantic Ocean to the Alamo to Glacier National Park, there are facts for everyone to learn about these diverse and beautiful states. We'll learn about some of the geography, wildlife and history as well as people and places that impact the states. Using photographs, Google slides and the National Geographic Kids website, our knowledge of the United States will grow. After learning new facts about each state, we'll spend a portion of the class reviewing state trivia through games of Kahoot. Our final session will explore some of the largest, longest, deepest and tallest places in the United States. Together, let's embark on an virtual and educational road trip. Class #1 - Maryland - The Old Line State We will explore geography, history, famous landmarks, wildlife and notable people from Maryland. A Kahoot review will conclude the class. Class #2- Texas - The Lone Star State We will explore geography, history, famous landmarks, wildlife and notable people from Texas. A Kahoot review will conclude the class. Class #3 - Montana - The Treasure State We will explore geography, history, famous landmarks, wildlife and notable people from Montana. A Kahoot review will conclude the class. Class #4 - Largest, Longest, Deepest, & Tallest Edition We will explore geography and famous landmarks around the United States that are known for being the largest, longest, deepest or tallest. A Kahoot review from all 4 classes will conclude educational road trip.
Learning Goals
Learners will be able to identify landforms, locations, wildlife and famous people of Maryland, Texas and Montana.
Learners will understand the diversity of Maryland, Texas, and Montana as well as general facts about the regions.
Learners will comprehend trivia facts that impact life in Maryland, Texas and Montana during a game of Kahoot.
Other Details
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
"Fifty States- All you Need to Know" by Baird, Brousseau, & Rose
State Department Websites (Maryland, Texas and Montana)
Joined August, 2020
5.0
170reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Bachelor's Degree in History
Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education
Master's Degree in Education
Twelve years experience teaching Social Studies in a public school
Teaching Certification in Social Studies grades 6-12
Teaching Certification in Middle School Science grades 6-8
Course work in Gifted Education from UC Berkeley at Irvine
Museum Studies courses from Johns Hopkins University
Personal Travel throughout the United StatesReviews
Live Group Class
$45
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-15
2-8 learners per class
