Designed for early elementary aged students, this free literature-based homeschool Across the USA – 50 States unit study explores all 50 states and US territories through a colorful illustrated atlas, engaging read-aloud stories, videos from a local perspective, recipes by state, and educational activities.
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Across the USA – 50 States Unit Study
April 10, 2024
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Introduction
Welcome to The Family Years – Across the USA – 50 States Unit Study! This FREE literature-based unit study combines Geography, Language Arts, and Social Studies to introduce students to all 50 states and U.S. territories. Designed for middle elementary aged students from 2nd grade through 4th grade, students will enjoy learning about each state through fun and engaging books, videos, recipes, and activities.
The unit study is designed to delve into one state per day. While the selected books review the states alphabetically, our unit study explores each state by region. Simple objectives for your student may include learning each state name and location within the United States, each state’s capital, and two-letter state abbreviation.
As with the other free homeschooling unit studies offered on our site, you are encouraged to go at your own pace, but a 4-day curriculum example is included with each section. At this pace, it will take approximately 13 – 14 weeks to complete.
Across the USA - 50 States Unit Study Textbooks
The Across the USA – 50 States Unit Study uses The 50 States by Gabrielle Balkan and Fun with 50 States activity book. If you would prefer a detailed atlas instead of an illustrated format, you can adapt the unit study by using the National Geographic Kids U.S. Atlas. We initially used both texts, but found the lessons to be too lengthy that way so I’d recommend picking your favorite and only using one.
For each state, we read through the 2-page spread in The 50 States book, reviewed the capital for the state, watched the coordinating video, and completed the activity. I’ve included some additional optional text and activity resources that you might find helpful should you want to add to this curriculum or make changes to it.
While we did stop using the National Geographic Kids Atlas mid-curriculum, we also added the Only in America: The Weird and Wonderful 50 States. Between The 50 States, activity book, and Weird and Wonderful, there were many things that were duplicated, but my student loves random trivial facts and this book has plenty of memorable items about each state!
Along with these resources, there are state specific read-aloud chapter books to further engage your students. These books can be purchased from the links below or check your local library for titles that you may not be interested in purchasing at this time.
The videos selected are from the Ask a Local collection by Visit the USA. These videos do a fantastic job capturing interesting places and things to do in each state. Parents should note, the videos are family-friendly, but not created for kids so popular areas like local restaurants, breweries, or wineries may be briefly shown. Whenever it comes to videos, we highly recommend watching the videos first to ensure that it is a good fit for your family.
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Across the USA - 50 States Unit Study FAQ
How long does the Across the USA - 50 States unit study take to complete?
Our unit studies are designed to be self-paced, but when covering one section per week, the Across the USA – 50 States unit study should take about 13 – 14 weeks to complete.
What age range is best for this unit study?
The Across the USA – 50 States unit study was created for students in 2nd through 4th grade, so roughly ages seven through ten. The information could be understood by younger children, but the read-aloud chapter books and activities are probably better suited for older students. Could a child in 5th or 6th grade enjoy this curriculum? Absolutely.
Do you need to buy ALL the recommended books?
The short answer is no. While the books included in this Across the USA – 50 States unit study are a fantastic addition to your home library, it is not necessary to buy every book. To save money, check your local library and see what is available to borrow or consider purchasing the books secondhand.
We would highly recommend purchasing both the main text and activity book though since they are used each week.
Which read-aloud chapter books should I pick?
The Across the USA – 50 States unit study includes one read-aloud chapter book for each state. This allows you the option of picking and choosing which books are a good fit for your homeschool. While it would be challenging to read all of the titles in one school year, we read through the following:
1. The 50 States – Main Text
2. Fun with 50 States – Activity Book
Want to dive in deeper? Check out these additional books to further enrich your Across the USA – 50 States Unit Study!
1. Alabama – Gone Crazy in Alabama by Rita Williams-Garcia
2. Alaska – The Year of Miss Agnes by Kirkpatrick Hill
3. Arizona – Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
4. Arkansas – Making Friends with Billy Wong by Augusta Scattergood
5. California – Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
6. Colorado – The Good Dog by Avi
7. Connecticut – Because of Mr. Terupt by Rob Buyea
8. Delaware – We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly
9. Florida – Dolphin Adventure by Wayne Grover
10. Georgia – Ida Early Comes over the Mountain by Robert Burch
11. Hawaii – Strong Like the Sea by Wendy S. Swore
12. Idaho – My Life as a Potato by Arianna Costner
13. Illinois – Almost Home by Joan Bauer
14. Indiana – The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon
15. Iowa – Dewey the Library Cat: A True Story by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter
16. Kansas – Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
17. Kentucky – Saving Wonder by Mary Knight
18. Louisiana – Bayou Magic by Jewell Parker Rhodes
19. Maine – Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk
20. Maryland – Seven Stories Up by Laurel Snyder
21. Massachusetts – Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
22. Michigan – Sled Dog School by Terry Lynn Johnson
23. Minnesota – Brave Like That by Lindsey Stoddard
24. Mississippi – Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor
25. Missouri – The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs by Betty G. Birney
26. Montana – Hattie Big Sky by Kirby Larson
27. Nebraska – Room One: A Mystery or Two by Andrew Clements
28. Nevada – 96 Miles by J.L. Esplin
29. New Hampshire – Half a Chance by Cynthia Lord
30. New Jersey – Super Fudge by Judy Blume
31. New Mexico – Tortilla Sun by Jennifer Cervantes
32. New York – The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glase
33. North Carolina – Where the Watermelons Grow by Cindy Baldwin
34. North Dakota – Fly Away by Patricia MacLachlan
35. Ohio – Homer Price by Robert McCloskey
36. Oklahoma – Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls
37. Oregon – Wildwood by Colin Meloy
38. Pennsylvania – Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorenson
39. Rhode Island – The Art of the Swap by Kristine Asselin and Jen Malone
40. South Carolina – Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
41. South Dakota – Runs with Courage by Joan M. Wolf
42. Tennessee – Paperboy by Vince Vawter
43. Texas – Holes by Louis Sachar
44. Utah – Real Friends by Shannon Hale
45. Vermont – Small Spaces by Katherine Arden
46. Virginia – As Brave as You by Jason Reynolds
47. Washington – The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
48. West Virginia – Way Down Deep by Ruth White
49. Wisconsin – Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
50. Wyoming – The Haymeadow by Gary Paulsen
Whether you want to substitute the required workbook or include additional activities to the Across the USA – 50 States unit study, here are some resources that we either used or considered.
I. NORTHEAST - CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, MAINE, MARYLAND
1. Locate the Northeast region of the United States.
2. Name and locate the states and capitals for Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, and Maryland.
ACROSS THE USA – 50 STATES UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION EXAMPLE
Day 1
Locate – Connecticut on the map
Read – The 50 States – Connecticut (p. 16 – 17)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Intro (p.1) and Connecticut (p. 16 – 17)
Watch – Connecticut | Visit the USA
Recipe – Grinder Sandwich
Day 2
Locate – Delaware on the map
Read – The 50 States – Delaware (p. 18 – 19)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Delaware (p. 18 – 19)
Watch – Delaware | Visit the USA
Recipe – Scrapple
Day 3
Locate – Maine on the map
Read – The 50 States – Maine (p. 40 – 41)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Maine (p. 40 – 41)
Watch – Maine | Visit the USA
Recipe – Traditional Maine Lobster Roll
Day 4
Locate – Maryland on the map
Read – The 50 States – Maryland (p. 42 – 43)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Maryland (p. 42 – 43)
Watch – Maryland | Visit the USA
Recipe – Maryland Crab Cakes
- Connecticut (p. 16 – 17)
- Delaware (p. 18 – 19)
- Maine (p. 40 – 41)
- Maryland (p. 42 – 43)
- Intro (p. 1)
- Connecticut (p. 16 – 17)
- Delaware (p. 18 – 19)
- Maine (p. 40 – 41)
- Maryland (p. 42 – 43)
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
- Connecticut: Because of Mr. Terupt
- Delaware: We Dream of Space
- Maine: Echo Mountain
- Maryland: Seven Stories Up
- Connecticut | Visit the USA (5:30)
- Delaware | Visit the USA (4:46)
- Maine | Visit the USA (4:23)
- Maryland | Visit the USA (4:09)
II. NORTHEAST - MASSACHUSETTS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK
1. Locate the Northeast region of the United States.
2. Name and locate the states and capitals for Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, and New York.
ACROSS THE USA – 50 STATES UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION EXAMPLE
Day 1
Locate – Massachusetts on the map
Read – The 50 States – Massachusetts (p. 44 – 45)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Massachusetts (p. 44 – 45)
Watch – Massachusetts | Visit the USA
Recipe – Clam Chowder
Day 2
Locate – New Hampshire on the map
Read – The 50 States – New Hampshire (p. 60 – 61)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – New Hampshire (p. 60 – 61)
Watch – New Hampshire | Visit the USA
Recipe – Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Day 3
Locate – New Jersey on the map
Read – The 50 States – New Jersey (p. 62 – 63)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – New Jersey (p. 62 – 63)
Watch – New Jersey | Visit the USA
Recipe – Pork Roll
Day 4
Locate – New York on the map
Read – The 50 States – New York (p. 66 – 67)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – New York (p. 66 – 67)
Watch – New York | Visit the USA
Recipe – New York Style Bagels
- Massachusetts (p. 44 – 45)
- New Hampshire (p. 60 – 61)
- New Jersey (p. 62 – 63)
- New York (p. 66 – 67)
- Massachusetts (p. 44 – 45)
- New Hampshire (p. 60 – 61)
- New Jersey (p. 62 – 63)
- New York (p. 66 – 67)
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
- Massachusetts: Clementine
- New Hampshire: Half a Chance
- New Jersey: Super Fudge
- New York: The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street
- Massachusetts | Visit the USA (5:02)
- New Hampshire | Visit the USA (7:23)
- New Jersey | Visit the USA (4:22)
- New York | Visit the USA (4:35)
III. NORTHEAST - PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, ALABAMA (SE)
1. Locate the Northeast region of the United States.
2. Name and locate the states and capitals for Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Alabama (SE).
ACROSS THE USA – 50 STATES UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION EXAMPLE
Day 1
Locate – Pennsylvania on the map
Read – The 50 States – Pennsylvania (p. 78 – 79)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Pennsylvania (p. 78 – 79)
Watch – Pennsylvania | Visit the USA
Recipe – Philly Cheesecake
Day 2
Locate – Rhode Island on the map
Read – The 50 States – Rhode Island (p. 80 – 81)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Rhode Island (p. 80 – 81)
Watch – Rhode Island | Visit the USA
Recipe – Coffee Milk
Day 3
Locate – Vermont on the map
Read – The 50 States – Vermont (p. 92 – 93)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Vermont (p. 92 – 93)
Watch – Vermont | Visit the USA
Recipe – Maple Baked Beans
Day 4
Locate – Alabama on the map
Read – The 50 States – Alabama (p. 4 – 5)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Alabama (p. 4 – 5)
Watch – Alabama | Visit the USA
Recipe – Big Bob Gibson’s White Sauce
- Pennsylvania (p. 78 – 79)
- Rhode Island (p. 80 – 81)
- Vermont (p. 92 – 93)
- Alabama (p. 4 – 5)
- Pennsylvania (p. 78 – 79)
- Rhode Island (p. 80 – 81)
- Vermont (p. 92 – 93)
- Alabama (p. 4 – 5)
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
- Pennsylvania: Miracles on Maple Hill
- Rhode Island: The Art of the Swap
- Vermont: Small Spaces
- Alabama: Gone Crazy in Alabama
- Pennsylvania | Visit the USA (3:10)
- Rhode Island | Visit the USA (5:33)
- Vermont | Visit the USA (5:47)
- Alabama | Visit the USA (4:56)
IV. SOUTHEAST - ARKANSAS, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, KENTUCKY
1. Locate the Southeast region of the United States.
2. Name and locate the states and capitals for Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and Kentucky.
ACROSS THE USA – 50 STATES UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION EXAMPLE
Day 1
Locate – Arkansas on the map
Read – The 50 States – Arkansas (p. 10 – 11)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Arkansas (p. 10 – 11)
Watch – Arkansas | Visit the USA
Recipe – Chocolate Gravy
Day 2
Locate – Florida on the map
Read – The 50 States – Florida (p. 20 – 21)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Florida (p. 20 – 21)
Watch – Florida | Visit the USA
Recipe – Key Lime Pie
Day 3
Locate – Georgia on the map
Read – The 50 States – Georgia (p. 22 – 23)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Georgia (p. 22 – 23)
Watch – Georgia | Visit the USA
Recipe – Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler
Day 4
Locate – Kentucky on the map
Read – The 50 States – Kentucky (p. 36 – 37)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Kentucky (p. 36 – 37)
Watch – Kentucky | Visit the USA
Recipe – Original Hot Brown
- Arkansas (p. 10 – 11)
- Florida (p. 20 – 21)
- Georgia (p. 22 – 23)
- Kentucky (p. 36 – 37)
- Arkansas (p. 10 – 11)
- Florida (p. 20 – 21)
- Georgia (p. 22 – 23)
- Kentucky (p. 36 – 37)
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
- Arkansas: Making Friends with Billy Wong
- Florida: Dolphin Adventure
- Georgia: Ida Early Comes Over the Mountain
- Kentucky: Saving Wonder
- Arkansas | Visit the USA (3:01)
- Florida | Visit the USA (5:20)
- Georgia | Visit the USA (3:41)
- Kentucky | Visit the USA (5:31)
V. SOUTHEAST - LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA
1. Locate the Southeast region of the United States.
2. Name and locate the states and capitals for Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
ACROSS THE USA – 50 STATES UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION EXAMPLE
Day 1
Locate – Louisiana on the map
Read – The 50 States – Louisiana (p. 38 – 39)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Louisiana (p. 38 – 39)
Watch – Louisiana | Visit the USA
Recipe – New Orleans Beignets
Day 2
Locate – Mississippi on the map
Read – The 50 States – Mississippi (p. 50 – 51)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Mississippi (p. 50 – 51)
Watch – Mississippi | Visit the USA
Recipe – Southern Biscuits
Day 3
Locate – North Carolina on the map
Read – The 50 States – North Carolina (p. 68 – 69)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – North Carolina (p. 68 – 69)
Watch – North Carolina | Visit the USA
Recipe – Hush Puppies
Day 4
Locate – South Carolina on the map
Read – The 50 States – South Carolina (p. 82 – 83)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – South Carolina (p. 82 – 83)
Watch – South Carolina | Visit the USA
- Louisiana (p. 38 – 39)
- Mississippi (p. 50 – 51)
- North Carolina (p. 68 – 69)
- South Carolina (p. 82 – 83)
- Louisiana (p. 38 – 39)
- Mississippi (p. 50 – 51)
- North Carolina (p. 68 – 69)
- South Carolina (p. 82 – 83)
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
- Louisiana: Bayou Magic
- Mississippi: Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry
- North Carolina: Where the Watermelons Grow
- South Carolina: Brown Girl Dreaming
- Louisiana | Visit the USA (4:17)
- Mississippi | Visit the USA (4:29)
- North Carolina | Visit the USA (8:48)
- South Carolina | Visit the USA (10:43)
VI. SOUTHEAST - TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, ILLINOIS (MW)
1. Locate the Southeast region of the United States.
2. Name and locate the states and capitals for Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Illinois (MW).
ACROSS THE USA – 50 STATES UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION EXAMPLE
Day 1
Locate – Tennessee on the map
Read – The 50 States – Tennessee (p. 86 – 87)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Tennessee (p. 86 – 87)
Watch – Tennessee | Visit the USA
Recipe – Chef John’s Nashville Hot Chicken
Day 2
Locate – Virginia on the map
Read – The 50 States – Virginia (p. 94 – 95)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Virginia (p. 94 – 95)
Watch – Virginia | Visit the USA
Recipe – Traditional Brunswick Stew
Day 3
Locate – West Virginia on the map
Read – The 50 States – West Virginia (p. 98 – 99)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – West Virginia (p. 98 – 99)
Watch – West Virginia | Visit the USA
Recipe – Pepperoni Rolls
Day 4
Locate – Illinois on the map
Read – The 50 States – Illinois (p. 28 – 29)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Illinois (p. 28 – 29)
Watch – Illinois | Visit the USA
Recipe – Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza
- Tennessee (p. 86 – 87)
- Virginia (p. 94 – 95)
- West Virginia (p. 98 – 99)
- Illinois (p. 28 – 29)
- Tennessee (p. 86 – 87)
- Virginia (p. 94 – 95)
- West Virginia (p. 98 – 99)
- Illinois (p. 28 – 29)
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
- Tennessee: Paperboy
- Virginia: As Brave as You
- West Virginia: Way Down Deep
- Illinois: Almost Home
- Louisiana | Visit the USA (4:17)
- Mississippi | Visit the USA (4:29)
- North Carolina | Visit the USA (8:48)
- South Carolina | Visit the USA (10:43)
VII. MIDWEST - INDIANA, IOWA, KANSAS, MICHIGAN
1. Locate the Midwest region of the United States.
2. Name and locate the states and capitals for Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, and Michigan.
ACROSS THE USA – 50 STATES UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION EXAMPLE
Day 1
Locate – Indiana on the map
Read – The 50 States – Indiana (p. 30 – 31)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Indiana (p. 30 – 31)
Watch – Indiana | Visit the USA
Recipe – Hoosier Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Day 2
Locate – Iowa on the map
Read – The 50 States – Iowa (p. 32 – 33)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Iowa (p. 32 – 33)
Watch – Iowa | Visit the USA
Recipe – Sweet Corn
Day 3
Locate – Kansas on the map
Read – The 50 States – Kansas (p. 34 – 35)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Kansas (p. 34 – 35)
Watch – Kansas | Visit the USA
Recipe – Bierocks
Day 4
Locate – Michigan on the map
Read – The 50 States – Michigan (p. 46 – 47)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Michigan (p. 46 – 47)
Watch – Michigan | Visit the USA
Recipe – Authentic Cornish Pasty
- Indiana (p. 30 – 31)
- Iowa (p. 32 – 33)
- Kansas (p. 34 – 35)
- Michigan (p. 46 – 47)
- Indiana (p. 30 – 31)
- Iowa (p. 32 – 33)
- Kansas (p. 34 – 35)
- Michigan (p. 46 – 47)
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
- Indiana: The Season of Styx Malone
- Iowa: Dewey the Library Cat
- Kansas: Little House on the Prairie
- Michigan: Sled Dog School
- Indiana | Visit the USA (7:59)
- Iowa | Visit the USA (4:44)
- Kansas | Visit the USA (3:08)
- Michigan | Visit the USA (5:10)
VIII. MIDWEST - MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA
1. Locate the Midwest region of the United States.
2. Name and locate the states and capitals for Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota.
ACROSS THE USA – 50 STATES UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION EXAMPLE
Day 1
Locate – Minnesota on the map
Read – The 50 States – Minnesota (p. 48 – 49)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Minnesota (p. 48 – 49)
Watch – Minnesota | Visit the USA
Recipe – Swedish Meatballs
Day 2
Locate – Missouri on the map
Read – The 50 States – Missouri (p. 52 – 53)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Missouri (p. 52 – 53)
Watch – Missouri | Visit the USA
Recipe – St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake
Day 3
Locate – Nebraska on the map
Read – The 50 States – Nebraska (p. 56 – 57)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Nebraska (p. 56 – 57)
Watch – Nebraska | Visit the USA
Recipe – Reuben Sandwich
Day 4
Locate – North Dakota on the map
Read – The 50 States – North Dakota (p. 70 – 71)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – North Dakota (p. 70 – 71)
Watch – North Dakota | Visit the USA
Recipe – Knoephla Soup
- Minnesota (p. 48 – 49)
- Missouri (p. 52 – 53)
- Nebraska (p. 56 – 57)
- North Dakota (p. 70 – 71)
- Minnesota (p. 48 – 49)
- Missouri (p. 52 – 53)
- Nebraska (p. 56 – 57)
- North Dakota (p. 70 – 71)
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
- Minnesota: Brave Like That
- Missouri: The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs
- Nebraska: Room One: A Mystery or Two
- North Dakota: Fly Away
- Minnesota | Visit the USA (4:48)
- Missouri | Visit the USA (4:25)
- Nebraska | Visit the USA (7:54)
- North Dakota | Visit the USA (2:54)
IX. MIDWEST - OHIO, SOUTH DAKOTA, WISKONSIN, ARIZONA (SW)
1. Locate the Midwest region of the United States.
2. Name and locate the states and capitals for Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Arizona (SW).
ACROSS THE USA – 50 STATES UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION EXAMPLE
Day 1
Locate – Ohio on the map
Read – The 50 States – Ohio (p. 72 – 73)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Ohio (p. 72 – 73)
Watch – Ohio | Visit the USA
Recipe – Cincinnati Chili
Day 2
Locate – South Dakota on the map
Read – The 50 States – South Dakota (p. 84 – 85)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – South Dakota (p. 84 – 85)
Watch – South Dakota | Visit the USA
Recipe – Tater Tot Hotdish
Day 3
Locate – Wisconsin on the map
Read – The 50 States – Wisconsin (p. 100 – 101)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Wisconsin (p. 100 – 101)
Watch – Wisconsin | Visit the USA
Recipe – Fried Cheese Curds
Day 4
Locate – Arizona on the map
Read – The 50 States – Arizona (p. 8 – 9)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Arizona (p. 8 – 9)
Watch – Arizona | Visit the USA
Recipe – Bacon Wrapped Sonoran Hot Dogs
- Ohio (p. 72 – 73)
- South Dakota (p. 84 – 85)
- Wisconsin (p. 100 – 101)
- Arizona (p. 8 – 9)
- Ohio (p. 72 – 73)
- South Dakota (p. 84 – 85)
- Wisconsin (p. 100 – 101)
- Arizona (p. 8 – 9)
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
- Ohio: Homer Price
- South Dakota: Runs with Courage
- Wisconsin: Caddie Woodlawn
- Arizona: Stargirl
- Ohio | Visit the USA (6:02)
- South Dakota | Visit the USA (3:06)
- Wisconsin | Visit the USA (5:15)
- Arizona | Visit the USA (3:28)
X. SOUTHWEST - NEW MEXICO, OKLAHOMA, TEXAS, ALASKA (WEST)
1. Locate the Southwest region of the United States.
2. Name and locate the states and capitals for New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and Alaska (West).
ACROSS THE USA – 50 STATES UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION EXAMPLE
Day 1
Locate – New Mexico on the map
Read – The 50 States – New Mexico (p. 64 – 65)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – New Mexico (p. 64 – 65)
Watch – New Mexico | Visit the USA
Recipe – Roasted Hatch Green Chile Salsa
Day 2
Locate – Oklahoma on the map
Read – The 50 States – Oklahoma (p. 74 – 75)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Oklahoma (p. 74 – 75)
Watch – Oklahoma | Visit the USA
Recipe – Fried Okra
Day 3
Locate – Texas on the map
Read – The 50 States – Texas (p. 88 – 89)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Texas (p. 88 – 89)
Watch – Texas | Visit the USA
Recipe – Smoked BBQ Brisket
Day 4
Locate – Alaska on the map
Read – The 50 States – Alaska (p. 6 – 7)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Alaska (p. 6 – 7)
Watch – Alaska | Visit the USA
Recipe – King Crab Legs
- New Mexico (p. 64 – 65)
- Oklahoma (p. 74 – 75)
- Texas (p. 88 – 89)
- Alaska (p. 6 – 7)
- New Mexico (p. 64 – 65)
- Oklahoma (p. 74 – 75)
- Texas (p. 88 – 89)
- Alaska (p. 6 – 7)
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
- New Mexico: Tortilla Sun
- Oklahoma: Summer of the Monkeys
- Texas: Holes
- Arizona: The Year of Miss Agnes
- New Mexico | Visit the USA (5:39)
- Oklahoma | Visit the USA (4:43)
- Texas | Visit the USA (2:18)
- Alaska | Visit the USA (5:08)
XI. WEST - CALIFORNIA, COLORADO, HAWAII, IDAHO
1. Locate the West region of the United States.
2. Name and locate the states and capitals for California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Idaho.
ACROSS THE USA – 50 STATES UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION EXAMPLE
Day 1
Locate – California on the map
Read – The 50 States – California (p. 12 – 13)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – California (p. 12 – 13)
Watch – California | Visit the USA
Recipe – Avocado Toast 3 Ways
Day 2
Locate – Colorado on the map
Read – The 50 States – Colorado (p. 14 – 15)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Colorado (p. 14 – 15)
Watch – Colorado | Visit the USA
Recipe – Root Beer Float
Day 3
Locate – Hawaii on the map
Read – The 50 States – Hawaii (p. 24 – 25)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Hawaii (p. 24 – 25)
Watch – Hawaii | Visit the USA
Recipe – Hawaiian Shaved Ice
Day 4
Locate – Idaho on the map
Read – The 50 States – Idaho (p. 26 – 27)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Idaho (p. 26 – 27)
Watch – Idaho | Visit the USA
Recipe – Idaho-Styled Finger Steaks
- California (p. 12 – 13)
- Colorado (p. 14 – 15)
- Hawaii (p. 24 – 25)
- Idaho (p. 26 – 27)
- California (p. 12 – 13)
- Colorado (p. 14 – 15)
- Hawaii (p. 24 – 25)
- Idaho (p. 26 – 27)
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
- California: Esperanza Rising
- Colorado: The Good Dog
- Hawaii: Strong Like the Sea
- Idaho: My Life as a Potato
- California | Visit the USA (7:35)
- Colorado | Visit the USA (3:27)
- Hawaii | Visit the USA (4:30)
- Idaho | Visit the USA (4:29)
XII. WEST - MONTANA, NEVADA, OREGON, UTAH
1. Locate the West region of the United States.
2. Name and locate the states and capitals for Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Utah.
ACROSS THE USA – 50 STATES UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION EXAMPLE
Day 1
Locate – Montana on the map
Read – The 50 States – Montana (p. 54 – 55)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Montana (p. 54 – 55)
Watch – Montana | Visit the USA
Recipe – ‘Be My Huckleberry’ Pie
Day 2
Locate – Nevada on the map
Read – The 50 States – Nevada (p. 58 – 59)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Nevada (p. 58 – 59)
Watch – Nevada | Visit the USA
Recipe – Shrimp Cocktail
Day 3
Locate – Oregon on the map
Read – The 50 States – Oregon (p. 76 – 77)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Oregon (p. 76 – 77)
Watch – Oregon | Visit the USA
Recipe – Marionberry Pie
Day 4
Locate – Utah on the map
Read – The 50 States – Utah (p. 90 – 91)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Utah (p. 90 – 91)
Watch – Utah | Visit the USA
Recipe – Pastrami Burgers
- Montana (p. 54 – 55)
- Nevada (p. 58 – 59)
- Oregon (p. 76 – 77)
- Utah (p. 90 – 91)
- Montana (p. 54 – 55)
- Nevada (p. 58 – 59)
- Oregon (p. 76 – 77)
- Utah (p. 90 – 91)
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
- Montana: Hattie Big Sky
- Nevada: 96 Miles
- Oregon: Wildwood
- Utah: Real Friends
- Montana | Visit the USA (2:07)
- Nevada | Visit the USA (4:26)
- Oregon | Visit the USA (3:11)
- Utah | Visit the USA (5:35)
XIII. WEST - WAHINGTON, WYOMING, WASHINGTON, D.C. (CAPITAL), US TERRITORIES
1. Locate the West region of the United States, United States capital, and United States territories.
2. Name and locate the states and capitals for Washington and Wyoming, Washington, D.C., and US territories including Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa.
ACROSS THE USA – 50 STATES UNIT STUDY CURRICULUM INSTRUCTION EXAMPLE
Day 1
Locate – Washington on the map
Read – The 50 States – Washington (p. 96 – 97)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Washington (p. 96 – 97)
Watch – Washington | Visit the USA
Recipe – Grilled King Salmon
Day 2
Locate – Wyoming on the map
Read – The 50 States – Wyoming (p. 102 – 103)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Wyoming (p. 102 – 103)
Watch – Wyoming | Visit the USA
Recipe – Fry Bread
Day 3
Locate – Washington, D.C. on the map
Read – The 50 States – Washington, D.C. (p. 104 – 105)
Activity – Fun with 50 States – Washington, D.C. (p. 104 – 105)
Watch – Washington, D.C. | Visit the USA
Recipe – Copycat Mumbo Sauce
Day 4
Locate – Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa on the map
Activity – Fun with 50 States – US Territories (p. 106 – 110)
Watch – Puerto Rico, US Virigin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, American Samoa | Visit the USA
Recipe – Tostones
- Washington (p. 96 – 97)
- Wyoming (p. 102 – 103)
- Washington, D.C. (p. 104 – 105)
- Washington (p. 96 – 97)
- Wyoming (p. 102 – 103)
- Washington, D.C. (p. 104 – 105)
- US Territories (p. 106 – 110)
Read-Aloud Chapter Books
- Washington: The One and Only Ivan
- Wyoming: The Haymeadow
- Washington | Visit the USA (1:36)
- Wyoming | Visit the USA (2:40)
- Washington, D.C. | Visit the USA (2:52)
- Puerto Rico | Visit the USA (3:31)
- US Virgin Islands | Visit the USA (4:54)
- Northern Mariana Islands | Visit the USA (2:20)
- Guam | Visit the USA (2:48)
- American Samoa | Visit the USA (2:39)
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