{"title":"Desk Atlas of the United States","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"desk-atlas-of-the-united-states","title":"Desk Atlas of the United States","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNewly Revised and Updated for 2025!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eDesk Atlas of the United States\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an intriguing book of maps, history, facts and symbols of each of the 50 American states.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInformation for each state includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummary of Climate, Geography and Features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eState Quarters, Flags and Seals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate of Statehood, Mottos and Symbols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful Physical Maps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eFavorite Tourist Destinations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eFeatures on Significant Historical Events and People\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eTimeline of Key Events\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eAnd Much More! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge (9.625\" x 12\"), full-color, immersive design will inspire kids to explore our great nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- newtab --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-text\"\u003e“If this were simply another atlas of the United States, it would be fair to ask, “Who needs another atlas of the United States?” But, this is not just another atlas. This is the most visually stunning atlas I have ever seen! I could get lost in this book. There is enough information about our country—as well as every State—to absorb my attention for hours. Nothing has been left out. I love atlases, and this is the very best Atlas of America I have ever seen.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-who\"\u003e—Chris Davis\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: \u003cem\u003eGifted: Raising Children Intentionally\u003c\/em\u003e Owner: www.HomeschoolTravel.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-text\"\u003e“In addition to being visually delightful, this atlas is an informational bonanza for state identities and histories, all presented in a colorful, highly readable format. I must ask, Where Should We Then Go?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-who\"\u003e—Jan Bloom\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: \u003cem\u003eWho Should We Then Read?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-text\"\u003e“After reviewing dozens of atlases, the Desk Atlas of the United States by Geography Matters is the atlas of choice for my children and for my business! Not only is it beautiful, but highly educational... I am sure my children will spend hours reading all the fun facts and details.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-who\"\u003e—Shirley Solis\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: \u003cem\u003eNot Just Tacos\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOwner: Lifetime Books \u0026amp; Gifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- newtab --\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/4667\/files\/US-Desk-Atlas-Web-Sample.pdf?16570673065063794824\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesk Atlas of the United States\u003c\/em\u003e sample\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- newtab --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- newtab --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.625\" x 12\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- newtab --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e132\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- newtab --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- newtab --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eempty\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"none","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1253847568,"sku":"GMi427","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/4667\/products\/GMi427.jpg?v=1427130430"},{"product_id":"trail-guide-to-u-s-geography","title":"Trail Guide to U.S. Geography","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotice: The new 2025 (C) revised edition will start ship in September.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrail Guide to U.S. Geography\u003c\/em\u003e is a family-friendly, multi-level geography curriculum guide for students in grades 3 through 12. With its trail markers (animal track icons) guiding your student along three different learning paths, this book can be used for more than one academic school year and works well if you have a number of students of varying abilities learning together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is not one exact way to use this unique course. It was designed with flexibility in mind to better meet various objectives when teaching geography. \u003cem\u003eTrail Guide to U.S. Geography\u003c\/em\u003e provides activities and assignments for a 36-week school year on U.S. Geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAtlas Drills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpend 5-10 minutes a day with the atlas drills to develop and maintain map reading skills. Some folks use the book strictly for the Geography Trails section alone and say it’s worth every penny at that!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeography Notebook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd an outline map with a list of places to label and students have a smooth beginning to creating a great U.S. Geography Notebook. Additional assignment choices lead students deeper to learn about key places throughout the United States. You set your pace and objectives. Spend as much time as your schedule allows. You can always use the book again another year, with all new atlas drills questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three sections of assignments for each week. You can use all three sections or any combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[1]   Geography Trails Weekly: Days 1-4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the weekly Geography Trails section you will find daily short atlas drills at three different levels. Students follow their assigned trail and, using the required atlas, answer two questions a day. They gain practical experience with map reading and atlas usage in a light-hearted and natural way. Many especially enjoy the challenge of finding the answers in this 5-10 minute activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[2]   Mapping Weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeekly mapping lists provide opportunities for students to label an outline map for inclusion in their personal U.S. Geography Notebook. Most students will complete the mapping assignment in one sitting. (Outline maps are not included.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e[3]   Trail Blazing — Personal Research and Discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Trail Blazing section fleshes out the remainder of the school week. Here you will find a number of various type of assignments to choose from. So, in addition to the five- minute atlas drills and the mapping activity students (or teachers) select two to four of these Trail Blazing assignments each week to complete. Assignments span all learning styles and cover many topics of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudents will use outside resources, such as library or Internet for most of the Trail Blazing assignments. Some example of the kinds of assignments include: creating a chart or graph, research and study, art or craft, meal planning and preparation, designing a travel brochure, making flash cards or a crossword puzzle to aid in memorization, creating an illustrated geography dictionary, and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterature Unit Component\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe final weeks of the school year we change it up with a Literature Review Unit. Using family read-aloud time and \u003cem\u003eThe Captain’s Dog\u003c\/em\u003e by Roland Smith, student will map the trail of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, learn about Native Americans, plants and animals that were discovered at that time and more. Some families do this six-week unit during the summer months as an introduction to the upcoming U.S. geography studies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three trails represent three levels of difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElementary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle School\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh School\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen determining the level for your student you should rely more on the student's ability to read and use an atlas than on a specific grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing \u003cem\u003eTrail Guide to U.S. Geography\u003c\/em\u003e as your core, students will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGain experience with map reading using an atlas;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate their own personal geography notebook, or portfolio;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevelop critical thinking skills;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn countries and capitals;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuch more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResources used with \u003cem\u003eTrail Guide to U.S. Geography\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith the following required and optional resources, Trail Guide to U.S. Geography makes for an interesting year of geography studies and most can be used again when students have moved up a level:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/products\/desk-atlas-of-the-united-states\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDesk Atlas of the United States\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e atlas used for daily questions and weekly mapping assignments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/products\/trail-guide-to-u-s-geography-student-notebook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e3-Level \u003cem\u003eTrail Guide to U.S. Geography\u003c\/em\u003e Notebook\u003c\/a\u003e printable pdf files (or a good set of outline maps) form the core of the geography notebook. Of course, we recommend the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/products\/uncle-joshs-reproducible-maps\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUncle Josh’s Maps\u003c\/a\u003e book or collection on CD-ROM if you don’t choose to use the Student Notebook files.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"Stte Notebook with Stickers\" href=\"https:\/\/home-school-curriculum.com\/products\/state-notebook-with-stickers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eState Notebook\u003c\/a\u003e includes stickers of state bird, flower and tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/products\/the-captains-dog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Captain’s Dog\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e read-aloud novel for 6-week literature review unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Complimentary Resources\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese optional resources meet more specific needs and aid in making this an even more interesting subject to study:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/products\/eat-your-way-through-the-usa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eEat Your Way Through the USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — This cookbook is referenced in Trail Blazing assignments, and features complete meals for each of our fifty states. It is interesting how differently we eat across the country. Includes ingredients grown in the state, recipes the state is known for or, recipes submitted by families in that state. Food facts for each state add interest and provide opportunities for discussion while preparing the dish. Everyone loves to eat so cooking is an easy connection to any geography study.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/products\/geography-through-art\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eGeography Through Art\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Introduces world and U.S. cultures in a medium children enjoy and relate to ... Art! They learn what children in countries around the world do for art and create their own from the instructions provided. Many projects come with fascinating information of historical significance. Step-by-step illustrating examples help students draw a number of different animals and more, and all projects include great simple-to-follow instructions. Nineteen art projects from the United States aid this study; there are 100 additional projects from around the world.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/products\/cantering-the-country\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eCantering the Country\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — Literature-based geography unit study curriculum which compliments the family geography study. For those who also have younger students, or who love finding real books from which to teach. Using this book in tandem with Trail Guide to U.S. Geography helps family members with different learning styles and of varying ages learn together by allowing each child to do activities and assignments selected just for them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/products\/trail-guide-to-u-s-geography-lapbook\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrail Guide to U.S. Geography Lapbook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e — For younger students or hands-on learning types, this lapbook adds depth to creating a fascinating geography notebook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/products\/usa-placemap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSA PlaceMap\u003c\/a\u003e — Great visual aid in a compact size. Includes handy state facts students can use when creating data charts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSave money with \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"\/collections\/geopacks\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGeoPacks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — specially assembled bundles to include everything you need to embark upon an exciting adventure in geography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotice: \u003c\/strong\u003e2025 (C) revised edition will start shipping in September. Your order will ship complete as soon as this book arrives from the printer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- newtab --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-text\"\u003e\"Adding this resource to our study of the U.S., we have realized that there is so much more to know about the geography of our great country than just states and capitals! Thankfully, author Cindy Wiggers has made it easy to incorporate the often overlooked, but important subject of geography into our already packed homeschool routine. The Trail Guide to U.S. Geography provides lots of guidance while allowing for (and encouraging) flexibility and this is just the balance most homeschool moms need! The manual is easy to navigate and I am very impressed with how thoroughly material is covered. This resource is destined to be a favorite with homeschool families for years to come!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-who\"\u003e—Cindy Prechtel, Editor Homeschooling From the Heart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-text\"\u003eTrail Guide to U.S. Geography may be used in an individual homeschool, but it is well-suited to use in a group or co-op, with the added benefit of students tackling different activities and sharing the fruits of their studies with each other through presentations and discussion.\u003cbr\u003e—Jean Hall, Eclectic Homeschool Online\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-text\"\u003e\"This is an EXCELLENT resource for U.S. Geography. Your child will be very familiar with the United States and each state independently when they are through with this course!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-who\"\u003e—Holly Cameron at The Old Schoolhouse Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-text\"\u003e\"Systematically moving through the US, there's something here for everyone, whether you're looking for a few warm up drills or a thorough, in-depth geography course.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-who\"\u003e—ChristianBook.com\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-text\"\u003e\"We have been using the Trail Guide to U.S. Geography by Cindy Wiggers for our geography studies for over a year now. This resource is wonderful! I have decided to do a series of posts in which I show how we use this resource to study the geography of our country. For years I had felt guilty because we really weren't studying geography in a systematic manner. For me, the Trail Guide to U.S. Geography is the perfect geography curriculum. Our geography studies are completed together which works really well for my children (7th, 5th, and 3rd grades).\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-who\"\u003e—To Be Busy At Home Blog\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-text\"\u003e\"While the curriculum can be completed in a year, I decided to take a slower pace and complete our study of United States geography over a two year period. The Trail Guide to U.S. Geography is such a rich resource of ideas, even with two years in which to work through the text, I had to pick and choose which activities we would complete for our homeschool. There are just so many ideas in the text and geography is just one part of our school day. We usually spend about 20 minutes on geography studies each day, although some projects take a bit.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-who\"\u003e—Samantha at the Curriculum Choice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"testimonial-text\"\u003e\"If your homeschooled child loves maps, state trivia and geography, or it's important to you that your kids learn all 50 states, their capitals and basic history, The Trail Guide to US Geography from GeoMatters is designed just for your home school. 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Key events studied include the Colonial Period, the Revolutionary War, the war of 1812, the Civil War, and Westward Expansion. Learn about the accomplishments of great Americans such as George Washington and Patrick Henry who built upon the trial blazed by brave explorers. Their actions teach us the principles of freedom and citizenship - founding and expanding our country, strengthening us in times of war and binding us together in times of struggle. This full one-year course is targeted for grades 4-6, but the lessons can be easily adapted for 3rd and 7th grades, as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActivities include period crafts, cooking, watercolor painting, state studies, making a wind gauge, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe second edition is\u003c\/strong\u003e a fully revamped version with improvements, updated games, and some color pages. It includes six books corresponding to each of the six units. 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However, a substitute, \"Music of the Times,\" is included in the package.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/desk-atlas-of-the-united-states\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesk Atlas of the United States\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eat-your-way-through-the-usa\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEat Your Way Through the USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/profiles-from-history-volume-2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProfiles from History, Volume 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/watercolor-for-young-artists\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWatercolor for Young Artists\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/united-states-history-atlas\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUnited States History Atlas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e (currently unavailable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/state-notebook-with-stickers\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eState Notebook with Stickers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/discovering-americas-founders\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDiscovering America’s Founders Drive Thru History\u003c\/em\u003e DVD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/u-s-a-activities\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUSA Activity\u003c\/em\u003e CD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rock-kit-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRock Study Kit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/presidents-flash-cards\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eU.S. Presidents Flash Cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/usa-placemap\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUSA PlaceMap\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/double-sided-outline-maps?variant=1261275440\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLarge Outline Map of the U.S.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/timeline-of-history\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMark-It Timeline of History\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap-collabsible\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" class=\"toggle\" id=\"collapsible1\"\u003e \u003clabel class=\"lbl-toggle\" for=\"collapsible1\"\u003eGrowing Pains—Unit 1\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo one could say that life in colonial America was easy, yet shipload after shipload of newcomers from all over Europe arrived daily, each person filled with dreams of a better future. Against the backdrop of the French and Indian War, our literature provides glimpses into everyday life and adventure in the colonies. As we explore common values and behaviors of the time through George Washington’s writings, alongside compelling issues like indentured servitude and cultural differences, students are challenged to discuss and apply concepts within the framework of family ideals. At the same time, since successful colonies were so closely linked to an area’s normal conditions, study of the atmosphere, climate, soil, and weather follows naturally. Building further on the settlement theme, research and mapping states in the New England and Mid-Atlantic regions is enhanced by learning about igneous rocks, and the fun of regional cooking, great games and hands-on activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"summary\"\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the core resources, the \u003cem\u003eGrowing Pains\u003c\/em\u003e unit uses the following materials:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paths-of-settlement-2nd-edition-teacher-guides?variant=34754130705\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrowing Pains\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e teacher manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paths-of-settlement-2nd-ed-student-notebook-pages?variant=34754149329\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrowing Pains\u003c\/em\u003e Student Notebook pages\u003c\/a\u003e (three grade levels in downloadable .pdf format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/abigail-adams\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbigail Adams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/ambush-in-the-wilderness\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmbush in the Wildernes\u003c\/i\u003es\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-courage-of-sarah-noble\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Courage of Sarah Noble\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/matchlock-gun\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Matchlock Gun\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to print student pages from the included PDF download file. For your convenience, ready-to-use printed student pages are available for each grade. The six weeks of student notebook pages are only $15 for each grade level. (Hint: preprinted student pages save time, pre-planning, and wear on your printer\/toner cartridges.) We really want to make life easier for you—if you buy all six units at once we'll give you one of them free!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap-collabsible\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" class=\"toggle\" id=\"collapsible2\"\u003e \u003clabel class=\"lbl-toggle\" for=\"collapsible2\"\u003eFreedom Decided—Unit 2\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWars are very expensive to fight, and by the end of the French and Indian War King George needed money. But when the British king decided that citizens in America should provide that additional cash, it sparked a lot of anger. So much anger that it eventually led Britain into yet another war—this time with its own colonies! While learning about events surrounding the Revolutionary War, students are challenged to copy and understand the Declaration of Independence and portions of the Constitution. Literature transports us back to this exciting time through the eyes of George Washington, a 12-year old boy, some young patriot soldiers, and an adventurous water molecule. Of course, getting to know this little molecule leads directly to an investigation of atoms, molecules, water, clouds, and storms. State research and mapping continue through most of the Southern region, along with study of the seasons and rock cycle—all topped off with regional cooking and period songs, games, and activities!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"summary\"\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the core resources, the \u003cem\u003eFreedom Decided\u003c\/em\u003e unit uses the following materials:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paths-of-settlement-2nd-edition-teacher-guides?variant=34754130897\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFreedom Decided\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e teacher manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paths-of-settlement-2nd-ed-student-notebook-pages?variant=34754149585\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFreedom Decided\u003c\/em\u003e Student Notebook pages\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan\u003e(three grade levels in downloadable .pdf format)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/munford-the-american-revolution\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe American Revolution\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e(Munford Adventure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/guns-for-general-washington\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGuns for General Washington\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/george-washington\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGeorge Washington\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eve-of-revolution-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Eve of Revolution\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will need to print student pages from the included PDF download file. For your convenience, ready-to-use printed student pages are available for each grade. The six weeks of student notebook pages are only $15 for each grade level. (Hint: preprinted student pages save time, pre-planning, and wear on your printer\/toner cartridges.) We really want to make life easier for you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—if you buy all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e units at once we'll give you one of them free!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap-collabsible\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" class=\"toggle\" id=\"collapsible3\"\u003e \u003clabel class=\"lbl-toggle\" for=\"collapsible3\"\u003eNation Building—Unit 3\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThings were finally settling into routine for the young USA. Then, less than 30 years after winning independence, conflict with Britain erupted once again in the War of 1812. But despite that, settlers didn’t give up their hopes and dreams, and pushed ever westward away from the Atlantic coast. Looking back at this huge ocean leads to an exploration of salt water, continents, waves, tides, and sedimentary rocks—as well as unseen things like underwater mountain ranges and volcanoes. Great literature immerses readers in this important time of war, building, and expansion. As students copy verses from “The Star Spangled Banner,” they’re challenged to reflect on its rich imagery and outline its rhyme patterns. Along with continued research and mapping of the Southern and Midwest state regions, a study of Presidents begins in this unit. And as always, regional cooking and period songs, games, and activities add depth and focus to an exciting time in America’s history!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"summary\"\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the core resources, the \u003cem\u003eNation Building\u003c\/em\u003e unit uses the following materials:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paths-of-settlement-2nd-edition-teacher-guides?variant=34754131089\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNation Building\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e teacher manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paths-of-settlement-2nd-ed-student-notebook-pages?variant=34754147537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNation Building Student Notebook pages\u003c\/a\u003e (three grade levels in downloadable .pdf format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cabin-faced-west\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Cabin Faced West\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/justin-morgan-had-a-horse\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eJustin Morgan Had a Horse\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/francis-scott-key\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrancis Scott Key\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will need to print student pages from the included PDF download file. For your convenience, ready-to-use printed student pages are available for each grade. The six weeks of student notebook pages are only $15 for each grade level. (Hint: preprinted student pages save time, pre-planning, and wear on your printer\/toner cartridges.) We really want to make life easier for you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—if you buy all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e units at once we'll give you one of them free!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap-collabsible\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" class=\"toggle\" id=\"collapsible4\"\u003e \u003clabel class=\"lbl-toggle\" for=\"collapsible4\"\u003eHouse Divided—Unit 4\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast forward through almost 50 years of mostly peaceful expansion and settlement, to the 1860s. That was when tensions between the North and South finally boiled over and ignited the Civil War, also called the War Between the States. This unit’s literature introduces Clara Barton, founder of the Red Cross, and opens windows into the lives of both ordinary families and great leaders on opposing sides. Students are challenged to think about, compare, and contrast the different points of view at the heart of this epic struggle. Even greater insight is gained from copying and discussing portions of speeches by Abraham Lincoln. Since state research and mapping are centered on the Midwest and Rocky Mountain regions, the way is prepared to examine things like weather forecasting, air masses, wind systems, severe storms, and metamorphic rocks. Study of our Presidents continues, along with the fun of regional cooking and period songs, games and projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"summary\"\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the core resources, the \u003cem\u003eHouse Divided\u003c\/em\u003e unit uses the following materials:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paths-of-settlement-2nd-edition-teacher-guides?variant=34754131345\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHouse Divided\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e teacher manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paths-of-settlement-2nd-ed-student-notebook-pages?variant=34754148049\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHouse Divided Student Notebook pages\u003c\/a\u003e (three grade levels in downloadable .pdf format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/robert-e-lee\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eRobert E. Lee\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/abraham-lincoln\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eAbraham Lincoln\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/clara-barton-founder-of-rc\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eClara Barton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/yankee-blue-or-rebel-gray\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eYankee Blue or Rebel Gray?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will need to print student pages from the included PDF download file. For your convenience, ready-to-use printed student pages are available for each grade. The six weeks of student notebook pages are only $15 for each grade level. (Hint: preprinted student pages save time, pre-planning, and wear on your printer\/toner cartridges.) We really want to make life easier for you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—if you buy all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e units at once we'll give you one of them free!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap-collabsible\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" class=\"toggle\" id=\"collapsible5\"\u003e \u003clabel class=\"lbl-toggle\" for=\"collapsible5\"\u003eUnity Restored—Unit 5\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the Civil War, the United States entered a difficult period of rebuilding those things and places that had been destroyed. But restoring trust and healing to our deeply wounded nation were slow to happen. Through their reading, students experience pioneer life, follow the adventures of a newly freed slave, and meet Samuel Francis Smith, author of “America.” While copying this favorite patriotic song, they explore its themes, imagery, and rhyme patterns. Investigation of the Presidents continues, and research and mapping of the Southwest and Pacific Coast regions complete this year’s state study. Because of a newly realized need for standardized time, and the unusual features of the west, students are introduced to things like climate and time zones, continental plates, earthquakes, volcanoes, and crystals. Regional cooking, along with period songs, games and activities once again work together to unify the various topics of this action-packed time in our history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"content-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"summary\"\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the core resources, the \u003cem\u003eUnity Restored\u003c\/em\u003e unit uses the following materials:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paths-of-settlement-2nd-edition-teacher-guides?variant=34754131537\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnity Restored\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e teacher manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paths-of-settlement-2nd-ed-student-notebook-pages?variant=34754148561\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUnity Restored Student Notebook pages\u003c\/a\u003e (three grade levels in downloadable .pdf format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/laura-ingalls-wilder-young-pi\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaura Ingalls Wilder, Young Pioneer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/janies-freedom\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eJanie’s Freedom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/samuel-f-smith\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eSamuel Francis Smith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/good-ol-cowboy-stories\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGood Ol’ Cowboy Stories\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOW OUT OF PRINT. The complete package and Unit 5 package no longer include this book. You may be able to find one used, ISBN: 9780736916257. When we find a suitable substitute it will be included and replacement text will be found on the Updates page linked at the bottom of the website page.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"content-inner\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will need to print student pages from the included PDF download file. For your convenience, ready-to-use printed student pages are available for each grade. The six weeks of student notebook pages are only $15 for each grade level. (Hint: preprinted student pages save time, pre-planning, and wear on your printer\/toner cartridges.) We really want to make life easier for you\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—if you buy all \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e units at once we'll give you one of them free!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap-collabsible\"\u003e\n\u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" class=\"toggle\" id=\"collapsible6\"\u003e \u003clabel class=\"lbl-toggle\" for=\"collapsible6\"\u003eSea to Shining Sea—Unit 6\u003c\/label\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collapsible-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSea to Shining Sea\u003c\/em\u003e focuses largely on revisiting the previous five units with reviews of the Steps for Thinking, Spelling, Vocabulary, Editing, History, Science, and States sections. Unit literature plunges us into the midst of the Klondike Gold Rush, and introduces students to our 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt. Along with exploring the history of political parties in the United States, they are once again challenged to discuss themes, identify rhyme patterns, and illustrate imagery in verses copied from “America the Beautiful.” Plus, as a culminating activity, students research, design, and create their own home-state projects. This, along with the fun of cooking, painting, period songs, and projects completes the year-long study in \u003ci\u003ePaths of Settlement\u003c\/i\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"summary\"\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the core resources, the \u003cem\u003eSea to Shining Sea\u003c\/em\u003e unit uses the following materials:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paths-of-settlement-2nd-edition-teacher-guides?variant=34754131729\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSea to Shining Sea\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eteacher manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/paths-of-settlement-2nd-ed-student-notebook-pages?variant=34754149137\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSea to Shining Sea Student Notebook pages\u003c\/a\u003e (three grade levels in downloadable .pdf format)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/munford-the-klondike-gold-rush\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eThe Klondike Gold Rush\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e(Munford Adventure)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/theodore-roosevelt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTheodore Roosevelt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will need to print student pages from the included PDF download file. 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target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEve of Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e sample\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/4667\/files\/TGLS-Brochure-3-07-18.pdf\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTrail Guide to Learning Series brochure\u003c\/a\u003e, a complete 16-page brochure of the philosophy, presentations, and details of all three path levels of the curriculum \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- newtab --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- newtab --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eempty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- newtab --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eempty\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- newtab --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecond Edition, 2017\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- newtab --\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/127777587\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\" mozallowfullscreen=\"\" 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Each book contains one unit which provides six weeks of lessons. You can purchase the curriculum one unit at a time or save $45 when buying them all at once. Each book is redesigned with a new look and includes full-color game cards with perforated edges for convenient use. You will also find the Lesson at a Glance pages (available for viewing under the “Samples” tab) placed in the back of each unit with perforated edges so that parents can easily check off assignments as they go and keep a log of completed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor what grade levels was this curriculum written?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFourth, Fifth, and Sixth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan you adapt this program for older students if so, how?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can use the Enrichment Activities included in the sourcebook to make it appropriate for a seventh grader. In addition to that, take them to the library and get whatever books you can find, or use the internet to find as much as they can on the unit topic (Revolutionary War, Civil War, etc.) and as they read their resources, have them compare (tell what is the same as our resources) and contrast (tell what is different from our resources). This is a good critical thinking idea. Another quicker and easier way to do this is to find videos on each topic that you think are appropriate and then compare\/contrast them with what our resources have to say about these folks. Encourage your older students to share the information they find out with you. This is a good thinking\/presenting skill, as well as a way to develop summarizing ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Middle School Supplement is also available to provide guidance for older students. Content follows along with the sourcebook but at a higher, more challenging level. It includes higher level literature books, writing assignments, activities, and thinking skill points. Connect all your students to the same time period and type of learning with the Trail Guide to Learning series Middle School Supplement. (Available in digital format.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many levels are used to teach American history?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe teach American History using a three-year program. Here is a summary of the three Paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaths of Exploration\u003c\/em\u003e — (Grades 3-5) The character and experiences of explorers who shaped us as a nation with their vision, determination, bravery and sacrifice. They blazed a trail for others to follow. The focus here is on the type of thinking, leadership and skills that were needed to open up the way for others to follow. Primary science focus involves acquiring the basic skills of observation and recording (both drawing and writing), beginning life science through studying the animals and plant life of explored areas, including habitats and the relationship of these factors to the explorers. Some key figures studied: Columbus, the Jamestown settlers, the Pilgrims, Daniel Boone and Lewis and Clark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaths of Settlement\u003c\/em\u003e — (Grades 4- 6) The settling of our nation is examined through the lives of leaders who made a difference by standing for their beliefs and making a way for us as a nation to follow and grow. Key events studied - the Colonial Period, the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, the Civil War and Westward Expansion. What does it take to build a nation? Blazing a trail was the first step, building a foundation for growth and government is next. Primary science focus - Earth Science (geology, weather, land forms, climate) and the impact of these factors on settlement. Basic economics and international relationships are also addressed. Some key figures studied include George Washington, Paul Revere, Abigail Adams, Francis Scott Key, Clara Barton, Robert E. Lee, and Abraham Lincoln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePaths of Progress\u003c\/em\u003e — (Grades 5-7) To grow as a country, another group of leaders had to step forward during our history - scientists and inventors. They used their talents and abilities to answer questions that provided better ways of living and working. The lives of these devoted individuals and their contributions will be examined throughout our history, into the Industrial Revolution and the beginning of the 20th century. Primary science focus — physical science (such as energy, motion, atoms and molecules) and the geographic and economic impact of each development. 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