Connecticut State Study Pack

Description

The Connecticut State Study Pack.

Get your students excited about Connecticut’s history and geography with this fun and engaging Connecticut State history and geography unit study and resource pack!

The Connecticut State Study Pack is a digital download offering a quick unit study about Connecticut. Combine this with any US history or geography curriculum (or the American Studies recommended as companion resources).

This Mini-Course Includes 16+ pages of assignment links, videos, and learning resources to help you learn everything there is to know about Connecticut.

Ideal for your middle school & high school students. While it is set up to be 1 week’s worth of lessons, it is far more than that and could easily be a month’s worth (or more) of lessons if you choose to do them all.

Your kids will LOVE these video lessons!

Students will capture what they have learned about:

Literature
State Geography & Facts
History
Famous People & Places
Art, Music & Science

The packet includes everything you need to enjoy learning about Connecticut and present what has been learned in a creative manner.

Learn About:

Connecticut’s Famous People

Ethan Allan – craftsman
Benedict Arnold – soldier/spy
Phineas T. Barnum – entertainer
Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) – author
Samuel Colt -inventor
Charles Goodyear -inventor
Nathan Hale – soldier/spy
Harriet Beecher Stowe – abolitionist & author
Noah Webster – lexicographer & author
George H. W. Bush – 41st President of the United States of America

Connecticut’s Famous Landmarks:

The Charles W. Morgan
State Capitol
Mark Twain House
Old Newgate Prison
Fort Griswold

Connecticut State Worksheets include:

Get to know_______________!
My Pre-History Diary for____________.
Famous Quote Journal page
My Perfect Trip to ____.
State Review page
Art Museum Review page
A Historical Event Review
My Presentation Planner page
Travel Brochure Project Template

Connecticut State Study Pack Suggested Mini-Course Plan

Day 1: Literature – Start reading a book associated. When finished, write a book report** or give a presentation about the book.

Day 2: Geography & State Facts – Using your workbook, complete the geography & state facts section.

Day 3: Brief State History – Learn about the history and complete any corresponding worksheets.

Day 4: Famous People & Places – Learn about famous people & places. Complete any corresponding worksheets.

Day 5: Finish Up – Finish any reading or worksheets for the week & present what you learned to your family or learning community using the resources included here.

Turn your history & geography study into a field trip or road trip with additional resources found in the individual 50 State study bundles. More virtual learning resources to help you use the world as your classroom can be found in the homeschool or family travel sections.