United States

Geography of the United States (M,O)
This 10-lesson unit for 5th grade from Core Knowledge "reinforces map and globe skills as students learn about the geographic characteristics of different regions of the United States: New England, Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest, Great Plains, Rocky Mountain, Southwest, and West Coast. Students explore each region’s climate, natural resources, culture, and other distinctive characteristics." Student text and teacher guide are available.

Geography of the Americas (Y)
In this five-lesson unit for 2nd grade, "students become explorers of the diverse landscapes of North and South America and discover the many ways people have found to survive and thrive in those landscapes." Student text and teacher guide are available.

Tour the States (Video)  (Y, M)
Learn the U.S. states and their capitals by singing along with this fast-paced and free YouTube video from the Brain Beats album, a mnemonic CD of catchy “learning songs.”

RoadsideAmerica  (Y,M,O,T)
Unique tourist attractions and landmarks in the United States.

Blank map of United States  (Y,M,O,T)

State Facts for Students  (Y,M,O,T)
From US Census Bureau

U.S. Census Bureau - 2020 census  (Y,M,O,T)
Learn about the U.S. census, get facts about your state, and have fun with quiz questions. Data is also available for previous decades.