Travel to Learn US Geography

In “Travel to Learn US Geography,” Episode, #185, Meredith Curtis shares ways to teach US geography as if you were on a road trip through each US state and territory highlighting natural wonders, historic landmarks, and interesting people and places. Learn to use mapping, road mapping,  sightseeing, drone videos, cooking, baking, and research to discover our beautiful country. Grab your road map, pack your suitcase, and don’t forget your camera—we’ll see lots of beautiful places! Traveling, even from your family room, is a great way to learn geography the fun way!

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Show Notes

Hi! I love to travel. If only I could pack up the minivan and travel from state to state for a year or two.

Country Overview

• How USA grew
• Regions: Landforms, Climate
• Farming

Road Trip & Packing

• If we were going.
• Why it’s their favorite class.

Regional Overview

• Maps – colorful and fun
• Mapping
• Food, culture, music, landmarks, natural wonders, rivers, lakes

Take a Tour

• State Description
• Places to See
• Food, crops, resources, fun things to do

Research

• Statehood, flower, bird, fun facts
• Copy flag – make it beautiful

Road Mapping

• Lost skill with GPS
• Where roads go and how they meander
• g. Interstate highways (S to N even) (W to E odd)

Cooking & Baking

• I dish or meal from each region
• Kids LOVE this!

In Class Online

US Geography course at True North Homeschool Academy

Use God Bless the USA Exploring States & Territories

God Bless the USA State Capitals & Abbreviations

• Videos (esp Drone, travel, adventure)
• Games
• Questions: “What do you notice about this state flag (seal, capitol, coin, stamp)
• Photo of Map Shape: “Give me the capital and abbreviation)

US Geography Online Class

Jr High US Geography

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Essential Computer Skills for Teens

In “Computer Science Online ,” Episode, #184, Laura Nolette & Meredith Curtis discuss Laura’s Introduction to Computer Science course online at True North Homeschooling Academy and the essential computer skills for teens. Laura, a 30+ year veteran and continuing student of the IT world, offers some insight into why students need a computer science class and what they can learn in this one. Meredith and Laura talk about the computer related challenges they have helped homeschool students overcome as they learn online.

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Show Notes

What Students Need to Know About Computer Science

• Basic history of computers
• What computers do
• How they work
• How they think
• What’s in a computer
• What works with a computer
• What is computer programming or game design
• The internet – How it works how it was built
• Internet safety
• How can you use the internet to make money?
• Office application
• How to make apps work
• How to find work on your computer
• How to organize your computer
• How to customize or personalize your computer

Teaching Computer Science Online

• Learn What They Need Now
• Learn What They Will Need in the Future
• Start with the Basics
• Using the internet to learn
• Using the internet to share or submit documents
• Compare & Learn To Use Different Systems
• Microsoft Office 365 – including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Google Chromebook – including Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides
• MacBook or iMac – inclkluding Apple Pages, Numbers, and Keynote

Teacher Experience

• Been around computers since childhood
• Worked as a IT professional for over 30 years
• Involved in the beginnings of the internet
• Siblings are all IT professionals
• Taking more classes still

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