50 United States: Christian First Grade Homeschool Lesson 13

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.

 

Wisconsin

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/wisconsin.htm)

Wisconsin became the 30th state on May 29, 1848.
Wisconsin produces more milk than any other state.
The state is nicknamed the Badger State.
Wausau is the Ginseng Capital of the World.
Noah’s Ark in Wisconsin Dells is the nation’s largest water-themed park.

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

In 2014 71 percent (71 people out of a 100) of the people in Wisconsin say they are Christians.
The majority of those who say they are Christians say they are Evangelicals: 22 percent (22 people out of a 100) of the people in Wisconsin.
The majority of people in Wisconsin, 41 percent (41 people out of a 100) of people say they attend religious service once a month or a few times in a year.

Wyoming

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/wyoming.htm)

Wyoming became the 44th state on July 10, 1890.
Wyoming was the first state to give women the right to vote.
Wyoming leads the country in coal production in 1994 with 3 million tons per week.
The majority of Yellowstone Park lies within the boundaries of Wyoming.
Wyoming has the lowest population of all 50 United States.
The JCPenney stores were started in Kemmerer.

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

In 2014 71 percent (71 people out of a 100) of the people in Wyoming say they are Christians.
The majority of those who say they are Christians say they are Evangelicals: 27 percent (27 people out of a 100) of the people in Wyoming.
The majority of people in Wyoming, 38 percent (38 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.