Explore the United States of America from a whole new perspective without the cost of a cross-country road trip!

From national parks and state parks to interesting monuments and museums, the USA is full of interesting places to explore. Come along on an adventure where you'll learn more about the state symbols, meet some interesting people born in each state, explore unique celebrations, and laugh at wacky laws set long ago. Who knew gorillas were not able to ride in the back seat of a vehicle in Massachusetts?

But it's not all about information in this adventure (although everything you need to teach the material is found in the PDF). Inside you'll find activities to do, videos to watch, recipes to try, crafts to create, and recommended books to read to help you learn about each state in the most hands-on way possible.

Your Adventures Around the USA start here!

Packets included in this Bundle:
United States of America :: 19 pages about the USA as a whole
Washington DC :: 19 pages about our nation's capital

The West Region:
Alaska :: 21 pages about The Last Frontier
California :: 24 pages about the Golden State
Colorado :: 21 pages about the Centennial State
Hawaii :: 21 pages about the Aloha State
Idaho :: 20 pages about the Gem State
Montana :: 22 pages about Big Sky Country
Nevada :: 20 pages about the Silver State
Oregon :: 20 pages about the Beaver State
Utah :: 20 pages about the Beehive State
Washington :: 20 pages about the Evergreen State
Wyoming :: 20 pages about the Equality State

The SouthWest Region:
Arizona :: 21 pages about the Grand Canyon State
New Mexico :: 22 pages about the Land of Enchantment
Oklahoma :: 19 pages about the Sooner State
Texas :: 22 pages about the Lone Star State

The SouthEast Region:
Alabama :: 20 pages about the Heart of Dixie
Arkansas :: 19 pages about the Natural State
Florida :: 21 pages about the Sunshine State
Georgia :: 22 pages about the Peach State
Kentucky :: 19 pages about the Bluegrass State
Louisiana :: 21 pages about the Pelican State
Mississippi :: 20 pages about the Magnolia State
North Carolina :: 21 pages about the Tar Heel State
South Carolina :: 21 pages about the Palmetto State
Tennessee :: 21 pages about the Volunteer State
Virginia :: 21 pages about the Old Dominion State
West Virginia :: 20 pages about the Mountain State

The NorthEast Region:
Connecticut :: 19 pages about the Constitution State
Delaware :: 20 pages about the Diamond State
Maine :: 21 pages about the Pine Tree State
Maryland :: 20 pages about the Old Line State
Massachusetts :: 23 pages about the Bay State
New Hampshire :: 17 pages about the Granite State
New Jersey :: 18 pages about the Garden State
New York :: 21 pages about the Empire State
Pennsylvania :: 23 pages about the Keystone State
Rhode Island :: 18 pages about the Ocean State
Vermont :: 21 pages about the Green Mountain State

The Midwest Region:
Illinois :: 20 pages about the Land of Lincoln
Indiana :: 19 pages about the Hoosier State
Iowa :: 19 pages about the Hawkeye State
Kansas :: 19 pages about the Sunflower State
Michigan :: 23 pages about the Great Lakes State
Minnesota :: 21 pages about the North Star State
Missouri :: 21 pages about the Show-Me State
Nebraska :: 19 pages about the Cornhusker State
North Dakota :: 19 pages about the Peace Garden State
Ohio :: 22 pages about the Buckeye State
South Dakota :: 21 pages about the Mount Rushmore State
Wisconsin :: 21 pages about the Badger State

Inside each PDF you'll find…
- Fast Facts :: Covering everything from the abbreviation to the region to the size of the state, these fast facts will give you a first look at the state you'll be learning about.
- State Symbols :: Don't just read through a list of state symbols (although a comprehensive list is included!), but learn more about a select few symbols of this state. You might even have an activity to go with a symbol!
- Geography & Topography :: Get an idea of the shape of the land as you explore this state with the included map. Along the way, you'll check out amazing geographical places as well as museums and monuments that are notable in this state
- Famous People :: Meet a few famous people born in this state - you never know who might become president, discover the true shape of snowflakes, write a famous novel, or open up a world famous ice cream chain!
- Local Holidays :: Learn about some local holidays celebrated in this state and why these holidays are important to the locals.
- Fun Facts & Wacky Laws :: Discover fun, interesting and true facts covering everything from capital cities to little known tidbits about this state. You'll also read about some interesting laws that are still on the books, but that seem just wacky now.
- Crafts, Games, Recipes, and Activities :: Connect your adventure through this state with an experience as you create, play, make, and do different activities that will help you remember more about each state.
- Curated resources and materials specific to each state (lists included in the PDF)
- Video tutorials walking you through how to get the most out of your Adventure Around the USA (links included in the PDF)

**Please note that the mix of crafts, games, recipes, and activities changes with each state to reflect the unique attributes of each state.

© Elizabeth Tatham Please Note: By purchasing this resource, you may use it for Personal Use (meaning your own family or a homeschool made up of your own children) or for use in a single classroom or co-op setting. Files or copies may not be distributed to other families, friends, teachers, colleagues, or classrooms.

If you have any questions, please email me at [email protected]