If you are familiar with Galloping the Globe, here is a unit study that focuses on just U.S. geography. Each state is given a profile that includes information like state flower, tree, bird, and a few informational paragraphs. Also brought in is state specific literature aspects in each state’s preamble to the state’s constitution, literature that is set in the state or written by an author from the state, along with the Bible. There are mapping activities, projects, and puzzles. This is a comprehensive unit study that includes aspects of geography, science, language arts, character, and history. PDF downloads are available on any device that has Acrobat Reader capabilities. ~Rebecca
Cantering the Country - Digital Download
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Grade 1-5
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Publisher's Description of Cantering the Country - Digital Download
From the authors who brought you Galloping the Globe, comes the U.S. version, Cantering the Country. Learning geography is an adventure, and it's much more than memorizing facts! This unit study course teaches a wide range of academic and character building disciplines using the geography of the U.S. as a starting point. You don't have to put aside one subject to make time for another. They're all connected!
This comprehensive unit study includes:
* Geography — Learn basic geography of each state through terms, mapping, and more.
* Science — Learn science by studying the state flowers, trees, animals, and birds.
* Language Arts — Explore language arts as you read literature set in each state.
* Character — Build character by learning to apply the principles of the preamble to the constitution of each state.
* History — Bring history alive with the stories of famous people, founding fathers and Native American groups from around the country.
At the end of the course, your students will have a deeper understanding and appreciation of this great nation. Throughout the year they'll also be creating a U.S. notebook chock-full of wonderful information and fun memories. So saddle up your horses and strap on your thinking caps!
Category Description for Cantering the Country
Cantering the Country is a unit study takes the same great approach that Galloping the Globe took to World Geography and applies it to U.S. geography. Each subject has a very state-specific application: geography - physical and topical for each state; science - state trees, birds, flowers, rocks/ minerals, and more; language arts - based on the preamble for each state’s constitution; history/biography - historical figures, leaders, authors, artists, and others; literature - set in the states, written by an author from the state, or relating to some other aspect of the state; and Bible - using the motto for each state to help in character development. There are mapping activities and hands-on projects.
The first section contains overviews and tips on each of the subject areas, suggestions for general activities, website resources, a more detailed language arts guide, teacher preparation points, and ideas for adapting the course for use by older students. The appendix contains reproducible forms for character traits and other state information. While a CD-ROM accompanies the book and includes over 150 reproducibles, the guide is also available in a digital download format.
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| Product Format: | Other |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 1-5 |
| Brand: | Geography Matters |
| EAN/UPC: | GM-821e |
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