Tag: State Unit Study

One of the biggest perks of homeschooling is the ability to educate your children outside of the “classroom.” With the flexibility to take trips anywhere at anytime, allows students to pursue real-life learning opportunities. Of course, you can visit main attractions such as Mount Rushmore and the Badlands, but there are so many more places […]

Pulitzer prize-winning author Pearl Buck once said of Vermont, “All in all, Vermont is a jewel state–small but precious.” For homeschool families, this is especially true, because there are so many natural, historic, and cultural treasures packed into this little state.  Between the diverse flora and fauna, amazing museums, variety of historic sites, and the […]

President Theodore Roosevelt once said, “I never would have been president if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota.”  From wildlife watching to creating art, from studying native peoples to U.S. presidents, homeschool families who love to learn and explore have so many options for North Dakota day trips. Whether you are […]

Maine is known as the state “where America’s day begins” because it as the state with the easternmost point of land, it is the first to meet the sun in the morning.  This is a good thing, because when you are looking for things to do in Maine with kids, you’ll need to start bright […]

The Aloha State offers unparalleled beauty, rich history, and pristine landscapes. Made up of over 130 islands, only a handful are inhabited and provide tons of things to do in Hawaii with kids. If you’re looking for homeschool field trips in Hawaii, you have many to choose from including state and national parks, museums, and […]

Homeschoolers in this midwestern state can make so many day trips out of the fun, educational destinations available to them. It’s easy to make the landscape and history of this state your outdoor classroom when learning about history, science, geology, and more. This printable map of Nebraska can help your students become familiar with the […]

It may be the second smallest state in the country, but Delaware is huge when it comes to all the destinations available for homeschoolers to explore. Field trips in Delaware can help enrich your homeschool lesson plans by providing hands-on learning opportunities for students of all ages. Whether you want to explore science and art […]

Looking to enhance your homeschool with an educational trip in Utah? This page will fill you in on all the fun things to do with kids in the Beehive State. Regardless of where you live or where you will be traveling to in the state, you’ll soon discover there is no shortage of homeschool field […]

The state of Ohio is a state of many firsts; did you know that the first traffic light was used in Cincinnati in 1914? Or that the famous inventor Thomas Edison was actually born in Milan, Ohio? There has been a debate for years over whether Ohio or North Carolina should be considered the birthplace […]

Washington, DC has breathtaking wetlands, rivers, streams, and remains as a unique American city because it was established by the Constitution of the United States to serve as the nation’s capital. The site of the District of Columbia along the Potomac River was first selected by President George Washington. This unit study supplement gives you […]

A theory that is largely accepted as a fact about Utah, is that its name is derived from the Native American tribe “Ute” which could mean “they who are higher up” or “people of the mountains”. However, the origin and etymology of the name Utah is unclear. Widely known as having the best snow on […]

Did you know that the first rocket that took humans to the moon was built by workers from Alabama, making Huntsville,AL the rocket capital of the world? Or that the state’s official nut is the pecan? Perhaps, you might find it interesting to know that Alabama is Helen Keller’s birthplace? With Time4Learning’s series of United […]

Resting along the coastline and containing rivers, forests, and mountains, the beautiful state of North Carolina not only offers gorgeous geography but great history as well. As one of the original 13 colonies, North Carolina’s historical legacy is strong; beginning some of the first initial attempts of colonization in the New World and holding stories […]

The rich history and diverse geography in Nevada creates a great study and wonderful visiting destination. Nevada is more famously known for its extravagant hotels and casinos in the city of Las Vegas. However, in this study, you will discover transitions Nevada experienced before entering the United States, reasons for statehood and familiarize yourself with […]

There is no shortage of natural beauty in the Mountain State. With tons of rich history, scenic mountains, rolling hills and endless recreational activities, homeschoolers have never-ending options for educational field trip ideas in West Virginia. Below are several ideas to enhance your child’s learning in the Mountain State broken down by geographical area. To […]