The 50 States

The 50 States

Ages 5–11 · 50 lessons · Geography

Learn about each of the 50 states in the United States of America

Learn about famous places, local dishes, native animals and more for each of the 50 states!

Along the way, kids will learn a little about some historical figures, like Abraham Lincoln and Jackie Robinson, as well as some famous geographical features like the Rocky Mountains and the Mississippi River.

Lessons

  1. California (Ages 5–11): Put on your hiking boots and marvel at California's giant redwood trees
  2. Florida (Ages 5–11): Slather on some sunscreen, and see if you can spot a gator in Florida's everglades!
  3. Delaware (Ages 5–11): For such a small state, Delaware has a ton of interesting plants and animals (including lots and lots of chickens!)
  4. Illinois (Ages 5–11): Reach for the sky and learn about the history of the modern skyscraper in Illinois!
  5. Alaska (Ages 5–11): Grab your binoculars, and maybe we can spot an Alaska moose or even a humpback whale!
  6. Texas (Ages 5–11): Giddy-up! Come learn all about Texas rodeos and more!
  7. Tennessee (Ages 5–11): Come hike Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains and learn about this gorgeous state
  8. Minnesota (Ages 5–11): Is Minnesota actually home to 10,000 lakes? Trek north and find out!
  9. Rhode Island (Ages 5–11): Explore this small state and its many lighthouses
  10. Ohio (Ages 5–11): Come meet the Wright Brothers and other famous Ohioans. You might also get to try a chocolate buckeye if you're lucky!
  11. Arkansas (Ages 5–11): Ready to dig for diamonds? Come unearth some interesting Arkansas nuggets.
  12. Louisiana (Ages 5–11): Hope you're hungry! Grab a beignet and discover the many treats of Louisiana.
  13. Colorado (Ages 5–11): Grab your skis! Let's hit the Colorado slopes!
  14. Michigan (Ages 5–11): Discover Mackinac Island, the Great Lakes and more!
  15. New Mexico (Ages 5–11): Enchiladas are served!
  16. Wisconsin (Ages 5–11): Cheese-lovers will enjoy learning all about Wisconsin, America's Dairyland!
  17. Kentucky (Ages 5–11): Fiddle plays while bluegrass sways in this horse paradise
  18. New Hampshire (Ages 5–11): Check out the Old Man of the Mountains, the Mount Washington Cog Railway and more!
  19. Vermont (Ages 5–11): Discover ice cream, butterflies, maple syrup and more!
  20. Maine (Ages 5–11): Try some sweet treats, like whoopie pies and root beer, in the easternmost state
  21. New Jersey (Ages 5–11): New Jersey SHORE is neat! Come see what the Garden State has to offer.
  22. Pennsylvania (Ages 5–11): Pennsylvania is packed with history. Come explore Philadelphia, Hershey and more!
  23. Hawaii (Ages 5–11): Come learn about the lush paradise of Hawaii
  24. New York (Ages 5–11): Come learn about the great state (and city) of New York!
  25. Utah (Ages 5–11): Trek across Utah's gorgeous natural landscape
  26. Georgia (Ages 5–11): Peanuts, portly pigs and Paleolithic people are just part of what you'll learn about when you visit the Peach State!
  27. Kansas (Ages 5–11): There's no place like...Kansas! Come learn about tornadoes and more.
  28. South Carolina (Ages 5–11): Dolphins, kazoos and lizard-men, oh my! Come learn all about the Palmetto State: South Carolina!
  29. Arizona (Ages 5–11): Arizona is full of sun and fun. Come learn about gila monsters and more!
  30. Nevada (Ages 5–11): Nevada is never dull. In fact, it's full of silver and gold! Check out sights like the Hoover Dam and more.
  31. Washington (Ages 5–11): Come delight in Washington's fresh fruits and lush landscape!
  32. Wyoming (Ages 5–11): Why-oh-why is Wyoming so wonderful? Fossils, geysers and abstract expressionism abound in this state where bison outnumber people!
  33. Alabama (Ages 5–11): Football, rocket ships, festivals, and more!! Come learn all about Alabama!
  34. Oregon (Ages 5–11): Let's hit the Oregon Trail and learn all about the Beaver State!
  35. Indiana (Ages 5–11): Buckle up for a trip to Indianapolis Motor Speedway and...Santa Claus?
  36. Iowa (Ages 5–11): Ice cream, corn fields and butter sculptures...Iowa might make you hungry!
  37. Missouri (Ages 5–11): Arch ya excited to learn all about Missouri?
  38. Massachusetts (Ages 5–11): Get ready for a wicked awesome lesson about Massachusetts!
  39. North Carolina (Ages 5–11): Home of the first successful flight!
  40. Montana (Ages 5–11): Breathtaking Big Sky, T. rex fossils AND glaciers!
  41. Mississippi (Ages 5–11): The Magnolia State is full of music, history and charm
  42. Maryland (Ages 5–11): Don't be crabby! Maryland will brighten your day.
  43. North Dakota (Ages 5–11): Sweet as honey and rhubarb pie!
  44. Connecticut (Ages 5–11): What do PEZ, clam pizza and dino tracks all have in common?
  45. South Dakota (Ages 5–11): Rush on over to see Mount Rushmore
  46. Idaho (Ages 5–11): It's not just potatoes!
  47. West Virginia (Ages 5–11): Country roads take me home!
  48. Virginia (Ages 5–11): Virginia is for lovers!
  49. Nebraska (Ages 5–11): Shucks, it's the Cornhusker State!
  50. Oklahoma (Ages 5–11): Fixin' to see the Sooner State?