Massachusetts State Study Pack

Description

The Massachusetts State Study Pack

Have you been looking for a fun and educational way to engage your students and help them explore Massachusetts history and geography? This Massachusetts Unit Study and Resource Pack is just what you need!

The Massachusetts State Study Pack is a digital download offering a quick unit study about Massachusetts. It is a stand-alone study to can be combined with any US history or geography curriculum (or the American Studies curricula recommended as companion resources).

This Mini-Course includes 20+ pages of assignment links to learning resources and videos to help you learn everything there is to know about Massachusetts.

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 Massachusetts and present what has been learned in a creative manner.

A Note To Parents:

The state of Massachusetts is overflowing with US History Resources. There are so many exciting things to learn about! The resources included will cover WAY more than a 5-day mini-course. Feel free to pick & choose, and expand the number of days you need to take to enjoy this Massachusetts State Study.

Learn About Massachusetts’ Famous People

Presidents

John Adams
John Quincy Adams
John F. Kennedy
George H. W. Bush

Founding Fathers, Statesmen & Patriots

John Hancock
Paul Revere
Samuel Adams
Susan B. Anthony
Clara Barton

Scientists/Inventors

Johnny Appleseed
Eli Whitney
Samuel F. B. Morse
Alexander Graham Bell

Artists/Musicians

Jacob Lawrence
John Singleton Copley
Winslow Homer

Learn About Massachusetts’ Famous Landmarks:

Adams National Historical Park
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Boston National Historical Park
Cape Cod National Seashore
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Longfellow House – Washington’s Headquarters National Historic Site
New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Plimoth Plantation

9 Massachusetts’ State Worksheets included:

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

Massachusetts 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 bundle. More virtual learning resources to help you use the world as your classroom can be found in the homeschool or family travel sections.