50 United States: Christian First Grade Homeschool Lesson 10

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.

 

Oregon

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 (summarized: https://www.50states.com/facts/oregon.htm)

Oregon became the 33rd state on February 14, 1859.
Oregon has more ghost towns than any other state.
In 1858 the richest gold find in the Cascade Mountains was discovered in the Bohemia Mining District at Sharp’s Creek near Cottage Grove.
In 1880 a sea cave was discovered near what is now known as Florence. Sea Lion Caves is known to be the largest sea cave in the world.
In 1905 the largest long cabin in the world was built in Portland to honor the Lewis and Clark expedition.

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

In 2014 61 percent (61 people out of a 100) of the people in Oregon say they are Christians.
A majority of these people that claim to be Christians are evangelical: 29 percent (29 people out of a 100) of people in Oregon.
Sadly the majority of Oregon, 50 percent (50 people out of a 100) of people say they seldom or never read their Scriptures.

 

Pennsylvania

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 (summarized: https://www.50states.com/facts/pennsylvania.htm)

Pennsylvania became the 2nd state on December 12, 1787.
Betsy Ross made the first American flag in Philadelphia.
In 1909 the first baseball stadium was built in Pittsburgh.
In 1946 Philadelphia became home to the first computer.
Hershey is considered the Chocolate Capital of the United States.

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

In 2014 73 percent (73 people out of a 100) of the people in Pennsylvania say they are Christians.
51 percent (51 people out of a 100) of the people in Pennsylvania say religion is very important in their lives although only 34 percent (34 people out of a 100) of people attend church weekly.
63 percent (63 people out of a 100) of the people in Pennsylvania say they seldom or never read their Scriptures.

Rhode Island

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 (summarized: https://www.50states.com/facts/rhode-island.htm)

Rhode Island became the 13th state on May 29, 1790.
Rhode Island is the smallest state in size in the United States. It covers an area of 1,214 square miles. Its distances North to South are 48 miles and East to West 37 miles.
Rhode Island was the last of the original thirteen colonies to become a state.
The first circus in the United States was in Newport in 1774.
Rhode Island is known for making silverware and fine jewelry.

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

In 2014 75 percent (75 people out of a 100) of the people in Rhode Island say they are Christians.
The majority of those who say they are Christians say they are Catholics. 42 percent (42 people out of a 100) of the people in Rhode Island say they are Catholics.
58 percent (58 people out of a 100) of the people in Rhode Island say they seldom or never read their Scriptures.

South Carolina

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 (summarized: https://www.50states.com/facts/south-carolina.htm)

South Carolina became the 8th state on May 23, 1788.
Columbia is South Carolina’s capital.
South Carolina is the nation’s leading peach producer and shipper east of the Mississippi River.
The first battle of the Civil War took place at Fort Sumter.
On Nov 2, 1954 Strom Thurmond became the first US senator elected by write-in vote. Thurmond received 139,106 write-in votes to win his seat. He defeated Democratic nominee Edgar Brown, who received only 80,956 votes.

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

In 2014 78 percent (78 people out of a 100) of the people in South Carolina say they are Christians.
The majority of those who say they are Christians say they are Evangelicals: 35 percent (35 people out of a 100) of the people in South Carolina.
The majority of people in South Carolina, 47 percent (47 people out of a 100) of people say attend religious service at least once a week.

 

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.