50 United States: Christian First Grade Homeschool Lesson 12

I know its not Wednesday but I’m posting this early since tomorrow is May 1st and the post will be our Presuppositional Apologetics’ round up.

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.

 

Vermont

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/vermont.htm)

Vermont became the 14th state on March 4, 1791.
With a population of fewer than nine thousand people, Montpelier, Vermont is the smallest state capital in the U.S.
Montpelier, Is the largest producer of maple syrup in the U.S.
Montpelier, Vermont is the only U.S. state capital without a McDonalds.
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream company gives their ice cream waste to the local Vermont farmers who use it to feed their hogs. The hogs seem to like all of the flavors except Mint Oreo.

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

In 2014 54 percent (54 people out of a 100) of the people in Vermont say they are Christians.
Sadly the majority of Vermont, 69 percent (69 people out of a 100) of people say they seldom or never read their Scriptures.
Also the majority of people in Vermont, 55 percent (55 people out of a 100) of people say they the Holy Scripture is not the Word of God.

Virginia

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/virginia.htm)

Virginia became the 10th state on June 25, 1788.
Eight United States Presidents were born in Virginia: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, William Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
Yorktown is the site of the final victory of the American Revolution.
The first peanuts grown in the United States were grown in Virginia.
Over 1/2 the battles fought in the civil war were fought in Virginia. Over 2,200 of the 4,000 battles.

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

In 2014 73 percent (73 people out of a 100) of the people in Virginia say they are Christians.
The majority of those who say they are Christians say they are Evangelicals: 30 percent (30 people out of a 100) of the people in Virginia.
The majority of people in Virginia, 44 percent (44 people out of a 100) of people say they attend religious service at least once a week.

 

Washington

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/washington.htm)

Washington became the 42nd state on November 11, 1889.
The state of Washington is the only state to be named after a United States president.
Washington state produces more apples than any other state in the union.
Medina is the home of the United States wealthiest man, Microsoft’s Bill Gates.
Starbucks, the biggest coffee chain in the world was founded in Seattle.

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

In 2014 61 percent (61 people out of a 100) of the people in Washington say they are Christians.
The majority of those who say they are Christians say they are Evangelicals: 25 percent (25 people out of a 100) of the people in Washington.
32 percent (32 people out of a 100) of people in Washington say they are not affiliated with any religion.

West Virginia

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/west-virginia.htm)

West Virginia became the 35th state on June 20, 1863.
West Virginia is considered the southern most northern state and the northern most southern state.
The world’s largest sycamore tree is located on the Back Fork of the Elk River in Webster Springs.
Nearly 75% of West Virginia is covered by forests.
Bailey Brown, the first Union solider killed in the Civil War, died on May 22, 1861, at Fetterman, Taylor County.

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

In 2014 78 percent (78 people out of a 100) of the people in West Virginia say they are Christians.
The majority of those who say they are Christians say they are Evangelicals: 39 percent (39 people out of a 100) of the people in West Virginia.
The majority of people in West Virginia, 46 percent (46 people out of a 100) of people say they 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.