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 I get lot of emails from great people from all over the world who have recommended many super sites for our various Family Theme Days.

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WEBSITES

The official travel and tourism site of the Unites States:
http://www.discoveramerica.com/ca/?gclid=CJbOwKGx3KECFQrxDAodBmAN2Q

Check here for famous American Landmarks:
https://www.fodors.com/news/photos/top-10-all-american-landmarks

Find out why the eagle is the United States national bird: http://www.baldeagleinfo.com/eagle/eagle9.html

Big thanks to Social Studies Teacher, Kerri, for suggesting this article on the best US Landmarks and Attractions to visit on a road trip:

https://usinsuranceagents.com/taking-car-best-us-attractions

Learning Activities

UNITED STATES CAPITALS

Print out a copy of my United States Capitals Worksheets and work as a family to try to match the states with their capital cities. Check here for the USA Capital Cities Matching Answer Key.

UNITED STATES FLAG:

For some history on the American Flag check here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_flag

Print out a copy of my United States of America Flag Worksheet and have your child color it the appropriate colors.

Thank you to Nancy and Kennedy, part of a youth mentor group, for suggesting this link to Famous Washington D.C Landmarks: https://www.apartmentguide.com/blog/famous-washington-dc-landmarks/

The United States/

Indepdence Day

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UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY:

Print out a copy of my United States Geography Worksheet Page 1 (my apologies for any missing islands and misshapen states in my drawing) and have your child color the map and then as a family try to name the various states and territories of the USA. Print out a copy of  Page two: State Names to check your answers.

Thanks to Karen and her 8 year old niece Violet from Massachusetts for suggesting a link to landmarks in the United States. Unfortunately the link no longer works but I found another good one: https://www.listchallenges.com/american-landmarks