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Unit Study Supplement: New Mexico, U.S. 47th State
How did New Mexico get its name? Who lived in New Mexico first? And what is it known for? These and other questions are answered in our New Mexico unit study supplement, which includes interesting facts for kids, a history timeline about New Mexico, geography facts and more! Time4Learning members can download our list of […]
Unit Study Supplement: Illinois Facts, U.S. 21st State
Did you know that Illinois was the first state to ratify (accept) the 13th amendment to abolish (end) slavery? Did you know that Illinois is where Abraham Lincoln spent most of his life? Named for the Illinois Indians, Illinois is a top supplier of soybeans and corn and is also known for its production of […]
Unit Study Supplement: Alaska, U.S. 49th State
What is the highest mountain peak in North America? That would be Alaska’s Mt. McKinley, also known as “Denali” or “The Great/High One” in the Native Athabascan language! Alaska is one of only two states (can you guess the other one?) that is not bordered by any other US state, and it is the perfect […]
Unit Study Supplement: Kansas, U.S. 34th State
What is the state animal of Kansas? The buffalo is the official state animal! Learn more about Kansas’s state symbols, historical facts about Kansas, a Kansas history timeline, geography facts and more in this unit study supplement. Did you know that two military posts, Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley, are important training centers located in […]
Unit Study Supplement: Minnesota, U.S. 32nd State
How did Minnesota get its name? What does the name Minnesota mean? Minnesota is named after the Minnesota River and comes from the Dakota word “mnishota,” which means “sky-tinted” or “cloudy/milky water.” Its official nickname, the North Star State, comes from its motto “Star of the North” which is featured on its flag and state […]
Unit Study Supplement: New Hampshire, U.S. 9th State
How did New Hampshire get its name? Why is the state important to the history of the US? The founder of New Hampshire, Captain John Mason, named the colony after his homeland in Hampshire County, England. He invested in developing the colony but never even set foot in New Hampshire! The state’s history of granite […]
Unit Study Supplement: Vermont, U.S. 14th State
Vermont got its name from two French words, “vert” meaning “green” and “mont” meaning “mountain.” Its nickname of the Green Mountain State is in honor of the Green Mountain Boys, who protected Vermont from New York and later served in the American Revolutionary, Civil, and Spanish American Wars. Keep reading to learn more interesting facts […]
Unit Study Supplement: Oregon Facts, U.S. 33rd State
How did Oregon get its name? Who lived in Oregon first? These and other questions are answered in our Oregon unit study supplement! While the origin of the word “Oregon” is unknown, its nickname of the Beaver State reflects the valuable fur trade that brought early settlers to the region. In this article you’ll learn […]
