In this semester  beginning geography class, students will be introduced to two states each week for thirteen weeks. We will meet twice a week for 13 weeks for 30 minutes each class. Students will learn about the geographical characteristics and climate of each state and be introduced to a National or State Park located in the state. Students will learn to locate the state on the map and learn what the state capital city is. Students will  learn about the state's symbols, such as: state bird and animals, state flower, state tree, state insect. Students will learn the state's nickname or motto an different fun foods and activities you might find in each state.   This is a teacher led class using pictures, power points and group games. A coloring page is provided each week. Students will be given the opportunity to share their experiences about the state and what they may like about the state.   I believe that students learn best in a fun, active environment which will nurture a  love of learning.
Winter Semester                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
January 9th- Michigan and  Florida 
January 16th- Texas and Iowa 
January 23rd-Wisconsin and  California 
January 30th- Minnesota and Oregon  
February  6th- Kansas and  West Virginia 
February 13th- Nevada and   Nebraska 
February 20th- Colorado and North Dakota
February 27th- South Dakota and  Montana  
March 6th- Washington  and Idaho 
March 13th- Wyoming and Utah 
March 20th- Oklahoma and  New Mexico 
March 27th- Arizona and Alaska 
April 10th-  Hawaii and a look at Washington D.C.
April 17th- possible make up week