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

Travel God's World God Bless the USA Exploring States & Territories by Meredith Curtis at Powerline Productions

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)