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Free Resources for Teaching US Geography to Elementary Students

October 7, 2013 By Dianna Kennedy · PRINTABLES TIP: Always go toward the end of a post to find the printable. · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

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The following is a post from contributing author Dianna Kennedy. This article contains affiliate links – thank you for your support.

Looking for help teaching US geography in your homeschool? You’ll want to bookmark this list of free resources to help you and your students learn more about our country.

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States Master

Arranged by geographical region or alphabetically, this site is a treasure trove of state history, geography and statistical information. You’ll find maps and state flags here as well.

 

50 States

Looking for information about state birds, trees or flowers? You’ll want to stop by this site. For parents, you’ll want to check out the colleges and universities section for each state.

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America Rock

Who can forget the fun songs of Schoolhouse Rock?

Elbow Room sings about the Louisiana Purchase and the adventures of Lewis and Clark.

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Homeschool Share

Want to make a lapbook or create your own US geography unit study? You’ll want to pin the ideas at Homeschool Share. You can make mini books, layer books and more.

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Teaching with Historic Places

The National Park Service offers lesson plans to coordinate with sites like Mammoth Cave or historical events like The Battle of Bunker Hill

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State Facts for Students

The US Census Bureau’s State Facts for Students offers a fun way for students to learn about their states’ population, history and more facts. There are even lesson plans for you to peruse.

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US States Facts, Symbols and Maps

Need state outlines or maps for a project? Stop by Enchanted Learning for free resources.

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Eduhelper

Looking for ideas to help create your own unit study of states? You’ll want to start at Eduhelper.

Don’t miss the national monuments section!

Postcards from America

Journey through the United States through electronic postcards — take a trip around the country without leaving your house.

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National Atlas

Are you studying waterways in your homeschool? With the National Atlas, you can trace waterways all across the United States.

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Confession of a Homeschooler States Study

Bookmark Erica’s site for her US geography study printable resources.

Do you have ideas for teaching geography that I missed? Be sure and leave your ideas in the comment box.

Dianna Kennedy is the soon to be mother of six. You can find her at The Kennedy Adventures about homeschooling, life with a big family, and her Catholic faith. You can connect with her on Google +, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

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Filed Under: Early Elementary Learning Activities, Geography, Upper Elementary Learning Activities

About Dianna Kennedy

Dianna Kennedy is the mother of six, writing at The Kennedy Adventures. She's a relaxed classical homeschooler, and loves to share practical tips for today's Catholic parent.
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  1. Kristy Rasor says

    November 21, 2018 at 9:48 pm

    I am looking for a 24 week geography, history, or Children Around the World Curriculum for a himeschool coop that hour classes once a weej for 2-4thgrades

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