It’s finally here! Road Trip USA Geography & History Curriculum.
(Revised: 10.26.11 If you purchased Road Trip USA before this date and would like the Revised Edition, please email me and I’ll be happy to send you new links. Note: Some of the resources were changed in this revision, so you may wish to keep your current revision if you’ve already purchased those resources.)
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$30 ~ CO-OP / Classroom License
Come along with us on an exciting journey learning about the U.S.A! From the signing of the Declaration of Independence, to the wild west, you’ll uncover all the secrets this Nation has to offer! Within this curriculum you’ll discover the sights and sounds of all 50 states, including state symbols, U.S. Presidents, famous people, landmarks, historical events, and much more!
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For you history buffs, this is a great introduction for young learners! You will start out learning about the Constitution, Declaration of Independence and Revolutionary War. Then you’ll move south to learn more about the Civil War and Underground Railroad. From there you’ll journey with Lewis & Clark through the mid-west, live with the Hopi in the southwest, then venture out into the wild west on a covered wagon ride!
So grab your Travel Logs, and pack your bags! It’s time for a Road Trip!
What’s Included in this curriculum?
There 363 pages of fun filled adventure just waiting for you! It’s divided up into regions, so students will learn about the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, then finally The Western region of the U.S.
Here’s a peek at the Teacher’s Manual. It includes everything you need for each lesson including any additional info, printables, and recipes for each state. There are 136 lessons total, you will cover 2 states per week and do several review lessons along the way.
Here’s a peek at the Student Workbook: It contains everything you need for each student in one easy printable section. The student workbook includes coloring pages for each state along with mini-books that you’ll use to complete either a U.S.A. lap book, or add to the binder dividers for each region.
Road Trip USA is a U.S. History and Geography Curriculum that covers all 50 states in the USA, including a bit on the territories as well. It is designed primarily for elementary level K-4th grade students.
It includes fun States Jeopardy review games as well as colorful student worksheets, and state reports for older students.
Here are some of the topics included in this curriculum:
- Geographical Locations
- State Symbols
- State Capitals and Abbreviations
- Mapping & Atlas Skills
- Famous Landmarks
- Historical Figures
- Historical Events
- Craft Activities
- US Presidents
- The Constitution
- Declaration of Independence
- Revolutionary War
- Underground Railroad
- Civil War
- Pioneers
- Westward Expansion
- Native Americans
- Foods and Recipes
- State Reports
- State Jeopardy Review Games
- State, Capital, and Abbreviation Games
- State Puzzles
Here’s a look at some of the fun things that are included:
State flashcards, capital cards, and abbreviation puzzle pieces. These are used weekly as review games to help students remember information learned throughout the week.
Included in each state are mini-books and region labels so students can complete the U.S.A. Lap Book:
And as an added bonus, all students participating in Road Trip USA will receive a Travel Log to record their journeys, and finally a commemorative Certificate of Completion once they’ve completed their journey!
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Now to spread some love to all of you, I’m giving away one FREE copy of Road Trip USA!
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