Discovering Our Beautiful Nation
Grades 2-3Yahuah (YAH-hoo-ah) - Our Creator's name
Yahusha (YAH-hoo-sha) - Our Savior's name
Elohim (El-oh-HEEM) - Another name for our Creator
The United States of America is our country! It is a big and beautiful land with:
The United States is the 3rd largest country in the world by size! Only Russia and Canada are bigger.
America is located:
The American flag has:
1. The United States has states.
2. America is on the continent of America.
3. The American flag has stars.
4. America is between the Ocean and Pacific Ocean.
1. 50
2. North
3. 50
4. Atlantic
North America has three main countries:
Location: North of the United States
Capital: Ottawa
Special Facts: Very cold winters! Home to moose, bears, and beautiful forests. People speak English and French.
Location: Between Canada and Mexico
Capital: Washington, D.C.
Special Facts: 50 states! Many different climates from hot deserts to snowy mountains.
Location: South of the United States
Capital: Mexico City
Special Facts: Warm and sunny! People speak Spanish. Beautiful beaches and ancient pyramids.
Yahuah made all the people in these countries! We are all part of one human family.
1. is north of the United States.
2. is south of the United States.
3. The capital of Canada is .
4. People in Mexico speak .
1. Canada
2. Mexico
3. Ottawa
4. Spanish
Matching: Canada-Ottawa, United States-Washington D.C., Mexico-Mexico City
The United States has 50 states! Each state is like a smaller country with:
Two states are not connected to the other 48:
Alaska is so big that you could fit Texas inside it twice! But Texas has many more people.
Let's learn a few states:
1. The United States has states.
2. is the biggest state.
3. is made of islands in the Pacific Ocean.
4. is the second biggest state.
Look at a map of the United States. Can you find:
1. 50
2. Alaska
3. Hawaii
4. Texas
A region is a group of states that are near each other and have things in common. The United States has several regions.
The Northeast is in the upper right corner of the country. It includes states like:
New York City is the biggest city in America! About 8 million people live there. That's more than many whole states!
1. A is a group of states near each other.
2. The Northeast is in the upper corner of America.
3. New York is the biggest city in America.
4. The first landed in the Northeast.
1. region
2. right
3. City
4. Pilgrims
The Southeast is in the bottom right of the country. It includes states like:
Florida is a special state in the Southeast:
Florida has more alligators than any other state! About 1.3 million alligators live there. But don't worry - they usually stay in the swamps!
1. Florida is called the State.
2. The Mountains are in the Southeast.
3. live in Florida's swamps.
4. Florida is shaped like a pointing into the ocean.
1. Sunshine
2. Appalachian
3. Alligators
4. finger
The Midwest is in the middle of the country. It includes states like:
The five Great Lakes are the biggest group of lakes in the world!
Remember them with: HOMES (Huron, Ontario, Michigan, Erie, Superior)
The Midwest grows so much corn and wheat that it is called the "breadbasket of America"! The food from Midwest farms feeds the whole country.
1. The Midwest is called America's .
2. There are Great Lakes.
3. Lake is the biggest of the Great Lakes.
4. The Midwest grows lots of and wheat.
Use the word HOMES to remember the Great Lakes:
Huron - Ontario - Michigan - Erie - Superior
Say it three times out loud!
1. Heartland
2. five (5)
3. Superior
4. corn
The Southwest is in the bottom left part of the country. It includes states like:
The Grand Canyon is in Arizona. It is:
Texas is so big that it takes about 12 hours to drive across it! "Everything is bigger in Texas" - that's what Texans say!
1. The Southwest has deserts.
2. The Grand is in Arizona.
3. is the second biggest state.
4. plants grow in the desert.
Cacti are plants that live in the desert. They have sharp spines instead of leaves!
Draw here
1. hot/dry
2. Canyon
3. Texas
4. Cactus
The West is on the left side of the country, by the Pacific Ocean. It includes states like:
The Rocky Mountains are huge mountains that run through many states:
The redwood trees in California are the tallest trees in the world! Some are over 350 feet tall - that's taller than the Statue of Liberty!
1. The West is by the Ocean.
2. The Mountains are very tall mountains in the West.
3. trees are the tallest trees in the world.
4. movies are made in California.
1. Pacific
2. Rocky
3. Redwood
4. Hollywood
Rivers are long flowing bodies of water. America has many important rivers!
The Mississippi River got its name from Native Americans. It means "Great River" or "Father of Waters."
1. The River is the longest river in America.
2. The River made the Grand Canyon.
3. Mississippi means "Great ."
4. The Rio is on the border with Mexico.
1. Mississippi
2. Colorado
3. River
4. Grande
Washington, D.C. is the capital of the United States. It is where:
Washington, D.C. is not a state! D.C. stands for "District of Columbia." It is a special area that belongs to the whole nation, not just one state.
The city is named after George Washington, the first President of the United States. He helped the country win independence and was a great leader.
1. Washington, D.C. is the of the United States.
2. The President lives in the House.
3. Congress meets in the Building.
4. D.C. stands for District of .
1. capital
2. White
3. Capitol
4. Columbia
National Parks are special places that are protected so everyone can enjoy them. America has over 60 national parks!
Location: Wyoming, Montana, Idaho
Famous for: Old Faithful geyser, hot springs, bears, buffalo
Location: Arizona
Famous for: The huge canyon carved by the Colorado River
Location: California
Famous for: Tall waterfalls, giant sequoia trees, rock climbing
Yellowstone was the first national park in the world! It was created in 1872 to protect its amazing geysers and wildlife.
1. was the first national park in the world.
2. Yellowstone is famous for the Faithful geyser.
3. America has over national parks.
4. National parks protect Yahuah's beautiful .
1. Yellowstone
2. Old
3. 60
4. creation
America is so big that it has many different kinds of weather!
On the same day, it can be snowing in Alaska while people are swimming at the beach in Florida! That's how different the weather can be across America.
The Bible tells us that Yahuah controls all weather:
1. The can get very cold with lots of snow.
2. The Southwest is very hot and .
3. is warm and tropical all year.
4. controls all the weather.
1. Northeast/Midwest/Alaska
2. dry
3. Hawaii
4. Yahuah
Maps help us find where places are. Let's practice some map skills!
A compass rose shows directions on a map. Remember:
Never Eat Soggy Waffles
Start at the top and go clockwise: North, East, South, West!
1. On a map, north is at the .
2. on a map usually means water.
3. A compass shows directions on a map.
4. often show capital cities on maps.
Look at a map of the United States. Can you answer these?
1. top
2. Blue
3. rose
4. Stars
Map Practice: Atlantic Ocean, Canada, Alaska (or Washington/California), Mississippi River
We learned so much about America! Let's review:
You now know so much about America! Yahuah made this beautiful land for people to enjoy. Keep exploring and learning!
1. The United States has states.
2. is north of America.
3. is the biggest state.
4. The River is the longest in America.
5. The capital of America is , D.C.
6. The Canyon is in Arizona.
7. There are Great Lakes.
8. The Ocean is on the west coast.
9. was the first national park.
10. made everything on earth.
1. 50
2. Canada
3. Alaska
4. Mississippi
5. Washington
6. Grand
7. five
8. Pacific
9. Yellowstone
10. Yahuah
Congratulations! Your student has completed "Exploring America"! They now understand:
Keep exploring! Look at maps together, watch travel documentaries, and talk about the wonderful land Yahuah has given us!