50 United States: Christian First Grade Homeschool Lesson 1

This is a Christian Home School Lesson Series for first graders on the 50 United States.

I typically go over two states at a time since we teach our kids multiple subjects during the day and two states at a time seems to be enough.  However if one is teaching one subject at a time I think going over four states at a time would be just right.

Our series’ lesson plan will be in alphabetical order and go over four states at a time.

Are there any other interesting facts you would add for any of the states mentioned?  Feel free to leave a comment!

 

Tools:

• Besides the lesson plan below I also use the ‘‘United States” Discovery Workbook for the 1st Grade as an activity book.  Other suitable works could be substituted.
• Map/globe/atlas.

 

 

Alabama

Activity

Trace the state (or if you have activity book “connect the dot” for the state).
Write out the name of the state four times.
Knowing now how to spell how the state looks like and the name of the state identify where is the state on an atlas or globe.

Fun Facts (source: https://www.50states.com/facts/alabama.htm)

Alabama became the 22nd state on December 14, 1819.
The word Alabama means tribal town in the Creek Indian language.
Alabama workers built the first rocket to put humans on the moon.
Huntsville is known as the rocket capital of the World.
The world’s first Electric Trolley System was introduced in Montgomery in 1886.

Religion in the State

90 percent (9 out of 10 people) of the people in Alabama say they are Christians.
Most of the Christians belong to churches called Baptists.
Alabama is part of the United States that people often call the Bible Belt since there are a lot of people who say they are Christians.

 

Alaska

Activity

Trace the state (or if you have activity book “connect the dot” for the state).
Write out the name of the state four times.
Knowing now how to spell how the state looks like and the name of the state identify where is the state on an atlas or globe.

Fun Facts (summarized from: https://www.50states.com/facts/alaska.htm)

Alaska became the 49th state on January 3, 1959.
Alaska is the United State’s largest state and is over twice the size of Texas.
Oil is the state’s most valuable natural resource. The area includes what is thought to be the largest oil field in North America.
Most of America’s salmon, crab, halibut, and herring come from Alaska.
Most people in Alaska’s job is with work with companies that is involved with fishing and seafood.

Religion in the State (summarize from http://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-study/state/alaska/)

In 2014 62 percent (62 people out of a 100) of the people in Alaska say they are Christians.
In 2014 31 percent (31 people out of a 100) of the people in Alaska say they are not affiliated with any religion.

 

Arizona

Activity

Trace the state (or if you have activity book “connect the dot” for the state).
Write out the name of the state four times.
Knowing now how to spell how the state looks like and the name of the state identify where is the state on an atlas or globe.

Fun Facts (source: https://www.50states.com/facts/alabama.htm)

Arizona became the 48th state on February 14, 1912.
Arizona is home of the Grand Canyon National Park.
Arizona leads the nation in copper production.
The Palo verde is the official state tree. Its name means green stick and it blooms a brilliant yellow-gold in April or May.
Arizona observes Mountain Standard Time on a year round basis. The one exception is the Navajo Nation, located in the northeast corner of the state, which observes the daylight savings time change.

Religion in the State (summarize from http://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-study/state/arizona/)

In 2014 67 percent (67 people out of a 100) of the people in the state say they are Christians.
In 2014 sadly 46 percent (46 people out of a 100) they seldom or never read Scripture.

 

Arkansas

Activity

Trace the state (or if you have activity book “connect the dot” for the state).
Write out the name of the state four times.
Knowing now how the state looks like and the name of the state identify where is the state on an atlas or globe.

Fun Facts (source: https://www.50states.com/facts/arkansas.htm)

Arkansas became the 25th state on June 15, 1836.
Origin of state’s name: French interpretation of a Sioux word acansa, meaning downstream place.
The state has 9,700 miles of streams and rivers.
The pine tree is the official state tree. It was designated in 1939.
Crater of Diamonds State Park allows dedicated prospectors to search for precious gems including diamonds, amethyst, garnet, jasper, agate, and quartz.

Religion in the State (summarize from http://www.pewforum.org/religious-landscape-study/state/arkansas/)

In 2014 79 percent (79 people out of a 100) of the people in Arkansas say they are Christians.
In 2014 41 percent (41 people out of a 100) of the people in Arkansas say they go to church or religious service at least once a week.

 

Review for today’s lesson:

What were the states you learned?
What was something you learned about each state?

 

Spiritual Discussion:

Reminder that just because someone claims to be a Christian does not mean they are a Christian.

Go over Gospel and salvation with child/children.