Connecticut is one of the original 13 states and is known as the “Constitution State.” It gets its name from a Native American word in the Algonquian language meaning “land on the long tidal river.” Hartford has been the capital of Connecticut since 1875 and the state flower is the mountain laurel. Those facts alone make for an interesting study of geography and history of one of the original 13 colonies that became part of the United States of America. In this Connecticut Virtual Learning & Unit Study round up you’ll find everything you need to learn about the history, geography & fun facts about Connecticut.
To make the most of your Connecticut virtual learning, you will want to have the Connecticut State Study on hand for your kids to step easily through learning about the state of Connecticut.
Comprehensive Connecticut State History
Connecticut Virtual Learning Mini-Course:
Throughout the series of virtual learning resources for US History & Geography, you will find one-week mini-courses. These are perfect for an overview study as you spend your school year learning the history and geography of the United States.
The Connecticut State Study mini-course is built to give you a variety of information that is perfect for learning virtually no matter where you live. It is also ideally suited to prepare your family for intentional travel to Connecticut by offering resources that will highlight the most important & interesting information about Connecticut.
To make the most of your Connecticut virtual learning mini-course, you will want to have these history & geography study resources on hand. They can be used for all 50 states. You will also want to have access to quality literature studies. Keep reading for a variety of choices for all these subjects as well as fine arts & music.
50 States Virtual Learning Resources
- All Ages: “State Songs of the 50 U.S. States” Course is perfect for making geography study of the states of the United States comprehensive and exciting! Includes state songs, facts, and a 2-minute video tour of the state.
- For Early Learners: Early Learners Introduction to the 50 States
- For K-6th Grade Across America + 50 States Mandala Coloring Book
- Native American Tribal Chiefs Unit Study
- Native American Coloring Book Series
- Black Inventors Unit Study
- More African-American History Resources
Notebooking Resources
Grab a few Notebooking Resources so you can capture all the interesting facts about Maine.
- State Study Notebooking Pages
- USA National Monuments, Memorials & Parks Notebooking pages
- American Presidents Notebooking pages
- Famous People Notebooking Pages
Literature
An excellent online literature study resource is Literary Adventures for Kids. They have book studies for a broad age range. These book studies are thoroughly enjoyable and will help meet any of your literature requirements for elementary & high school. The American Classics Literature Study for Teens covers many of the books you will want to consider adding to your State Study.
Connecticut’s Famous People & landmarks
There are quite a few famous people from Connecticut. This list contains artists, craftsmen, presidents, inventors, authors, and social activists. Learn in-depth about many of these famous people by using the following virtual learning resources that incorporate famous people from Connecticut.
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
US History Resources
From the Revolution through the Civil War, enjoy the history of America the way it was meant to be shared in these stories of history!
Help your children learn more about American history in a fascinating way with these classic stories Enjoy interesting stories about Americans like George Washington, Davy Crockett, Kit Carson, and many more, This book will help students have fun learning about American history (1492 – 1865) while laying a sound foundation for future study.
Historic Landmarks
Connecticut’s rich history can be found by exploring famous landmarks. This list is just a few of the best. Pick the ones you want to visit by learning more about Connecticut landmarks.
- The Charles W. Morgan
- State Capitol
- Mark Twain House
- Old Newgate Prison
- Fort Griswold
- Gillette Castle
- Yale University
- Harkness Memorial State Park
- Weir Farm National Historic Site
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Connecticut Virtual Learning Resources – All Subjects
Perhaps you are wanting some special virtual learning resources that come from exciting places in Connecticut. Are you planning to visit Connecticut? Maybe you are curious about all there is to offer the homeschool family that loves to learn (and travel) virtually. These virtual learning resources are all from places in Connecticut and provide a plethora of fun and learning to help you use the world as your classroom.
Virtual Learning Resources for Connecticut
History & Geography
Studying Connecticut’s famous people and places listed above will help you understand the history & geography of Connecticut. This video, although a bit old and fuzzy, gives an excellent brief overview of Connecticut’s history.
Literature
Mark Twain and his family lived in Hartford, CT from 1874 to 1891, Twain wrote his most important works during the years he lived there, including Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court. You can grab a book and add literature note booking pages to create a literature study tailor-made for your student. Don’t miss these Mark Twain educational resources. They are perfect for learning at home or as part of a visit to the Mark Twain House in Hartford, CT.
Science
- Mystic Aquarium: Aquarium in Mystic, has quite a few remote learning resources and activities. There is everything from Video Story Time to conservation-based STEM projects.
- Connecticut Science Center: Science museum in Hartford, Connecticut. Their Science at Home resource looks super fun!
- USS Nautilus: Historic submarine in Gordon, Connecticut. Submarines are so cool and kids always ask tons of questions. Use these educational resources for studying physical science, chemistry, or life science. Then, plan a Connecticut field trip or a road trip to include hands-on fun and exploration of the submarine.
Art & Music
These are perfect galleries to use the Virtual Museum Journaling & Notebooking Pack‘s Virtual Art Museum page. It’s FREE!
- Wadsworth Atheneum: Art museum in Hartford, Connecticut. Enjoy exploring the Digitized online collection.
- Yale University Art Gallery: Art gallery in New Haven, Connecticut. Online Galleries are in a league of their own! Also, don’t miss the coloring book printable, and digital jigsaw puzzles.
- Florence Griswold Museum – Art museum. Be sure to include these excellent pre-visit activities and post-visit activities (easily stand-alone activities if needed) from this local, Connecticut artist.
- Carnegie Hall – Watch & listen here. Visit the main website for any available virtual learning resources.
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