U.S. Geography: Around America in 26 Days!
Join me as we take a trip around the United States. We will learn about all 50 states in order of their admittance to the union.
Melinda Winn, B.A. English
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What's included
26 live meetings
19 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. If they don't finish their work in class, then they will have to do it outside of class.Assessment
includedClass Experience
We will learn about all 50 states in the order that they were admitted to the union. The last class will be a state fair. The students will pick their favorite state, or any state, and give a 3-5 minute presentation on it. They can use their written work that was done throughout the class if they want. They will be given printables that they must have printed out before the beginning of each class. Using powerpoint, we will discuss each state and its geographical location. This will include the capital, 2 major cities, the state nickname, motto, state bird, flower, tree, products that come from the state, and little bit about the history.
Learning Goals
The will learn about all 50 states.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum26 Lessons
over 13 WeeksLesson 1:
1st and 2nd states
Delaware and Pennsylvania 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
3rd and 4th states
New Jersey and Georgia 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
5th and 6th states
Connecticut and Massachusetts 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
7th and 8th states
Maryland and South Carolina 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Due to the fact that we will be discussing the states, please make sure your student does not mention which state they live in for privacy reasons.
Supply List
A map or globe of the United States pocket paper folders with 3 rings down the center in 6 different colors glue crayons, markers, or colored pencils--whatever their preference pen or pencil print-out of worksheets
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from University of South Florida
I graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis in Creative Writing from the University of South Florida. I have homeschooled for 23 years, which allowed me to teach various subjects. For about 10 years, I taught many different classes in our homeschool co-op--grammar, Creative Writing, music appreciation, World War 2 history, speech, a plagiarism class, and Physical Education. I was also a head cheerleading coach for about 6 years and I am a certified Pharmacy Technician for 29 years.
My philosophy with teaching is simple. I teach the kids what they need to know, make sure they do well, and understand the concept before moving on to the next one. But, I also believe in listening to the kids, having discussions, and having fun with them. Learning is all about the student.
I have recently become a Step-Up for Students provider for my tutoring classes!
Something fun and personal about me is that I was very introverted growing up. However, teaching at our homeschool group really helped me come out of my shell, as well as being a cheerleading coach. Introverted people usually aren't cheerleaders. But, my husband and I ran a flag football and cheerleading league and there was no one to coach the girls. So, I decided that I had to do it. I didn't want to let the girls down. They were so excited to be cheering.
Now, I hope that I have the opportunity to teach your child and have fun with them!Reviews
Live Group Course
$10
weekly or $130 for 26 classes2x per week, 13 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-9 learners per class
