Our 50 States Curriculum Package

Our 50 States takes elementary students on a systematic journey through American geography and literature, combining the depth of unit studies with straightforward lesson planning. Author Mary McCurdy weaves together state-by-state exploration with carefully selected literature, creating connections between place and story that help young learners understand both geography and American culture.

The curriculum spans a full academic year for grades 1-4, with each state study incorporating map work, geographical features, historical highlights, and regional literature. The Atlas Workbook provides hands-on mapping activities that reinforce location skills and geographical concepts, while the integrated literature selections introduce students to authors and stories connected to each region.

The complete curriculum package includes the hardback Our 50 States textbook, Atlas Workbook, Lesson Review, and Answer Key with Literature Guide. Literature books can be ordered separately for families who prefer to source their own copies or already own the recommended titles.