50 States Unit Study
Creating lesson plans to study the 50 states can be a huge undertaking. There are so many amazing facts to learn about each of the 50 states. You don’t want to skip over any interesting places, important people, geographical stats, or other important things about each state. But how can you squeeze everything in while keeping it fun and light? If you’re planning to learn about the 50 states in your homeschool, you’ve come to the right place! This huge list of resources is broken down by state and gives you all the tools and information you need to create an amazing 50 states unit study.
Creating a 50 States Unit Study
When creating a United States unit study, you may be trying to add something to supplement your current homeschool curriculum. You could also be creating a stand-alone state unit study. Either route you take, you’ll want to ensure you have a timeline mapped out, a resource list, books, worksheets, notebooking pages, and hands-on activities. You may also want to create a list of goals that you’d like to meet when completing your state study, such as:
- state capitals
- state symbols
- interesting state facts
- places you’d like to visit
- history of the state
If your children are older, you may also consider having them complete a research paper or project on one specific state. This could be your home state, a state your kids enjoyed learning about, or a state with a history that interests your family.
Free 50 State Unit Study Resources
Songs about the States
- 50 Nifty United States (I love this one, it drove my kids crazy! lol)
- Animaniacs State Capitals
- Learn the 50 States Practice Loop
YouTube Playlists & Channels for State Studies
- Homeschool Pop – US States Videos for Kids | Learn the 50 States!
- Hey! Guess What
- 50 States Tour by Free School
More State Unit Study Resources
Books About the 50 States
- State Birds and Flowers Coloring Book
- History Uncovered: The USA
- State Capitals
- Evan-Moor Maps of the USA
- Eat Your Way Through the USA
- The 50 States – Explore the USA
This is the United States study pack that I created for our family to study the states. I wanted to make sure we included all of our learning goals as well as some fun activities that we could extend if needed. This resource has over 200 pages and includes notebooking pages, bookmarks, puzzle cards, handwriting practice, and more. If you’re looking for an easy, no-prep addition to your state study – you can grab the resource and print as needed! Purchase now for just $5!
Games, Puzzles, and Hands-on Activities
Here are some of our favorite games and hands-on activities that we use along with our state unit study!
If you happen to snag the blank US maps, here are a few awesome ways you can use them:
- quiz on the location of each state
- color in the states as you learn about them
- collect postcards or penpal notes from each state
- request Christmas cards from each state
I purchased the 50 states study pack and recently started using it with my 6 and 8 year old. We are loving it! The only issue we have come across is that the Hawaii map on the first page for Hawaii is upside down so it was difficult for them to locate the capital accurately and other cities. Is there a way to get the file updated?
Hi Tarah! I’m glad you are loving the 50 States Study Pack! I apologize for the inverted map and have updated the file. You should have received an email with the updated product or you can redownload from your account page.