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From the lens 50 States Notebook.

I hope that you found what you wanted for your American States unit study.
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  • legalmoviedownloads1 May 16, 2012 @ 5:39 am | delete
    Nice lens for everyone who wants to learn something new about U.S., it's history and culture.
  • mommymillard May 1, 2012 @ 5:21 pm | delete
    Great lens! We need to do this next year and I so appreciate the ideas and inspiration! BTW-- The Learning by Living blog link is broken.
  • teristazko Mar 31, 2012 @ 12:04 am | delete
    Amazing and informative lens. Job well done!!! I will share this with my daughter.
  • brynimagire Mar 24, 2012 @ 10:48 am | delete
    It looks very helpful. Thank you very much! Nice lens !
  • jimmyworldstar Feb 4, 2012 @ 6:09 pm | delete
    This is a great idea for anyone who wants to memorize facts and knowledge about each state.
  • HOPEHomeSchoolConsulting Feb 3, 2012 @ 6:38 am | delete
    Thanks for all the information! Great stuff.
  • kerryhrabstock Dec 6, 2011 @ 7:38 pm | delete
    Love this lens. The state stuff I learned about as a child stuck with me.
  • RobinDM Nov 24, 2011 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    Excellent lens! Thanks for the great information!
  • jenniferteacher Nov 2, 2011 @ 2:32 am | delete
    I just ordered the super-duper giant bundle from Currcllick. Thanks for this-- my students hate social studies, so I'm trying to spruce it up in an educational way. State notebooks would be perfect!
  • Ramkitten Aug 11, 2011 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    Wow, many teachers in the regular school system could stand to learn a LOT of creative teaching ideas from lenses like this -- from homeschoolers. Excellent! *Blessed*
  • pheonix76 May 10, 2011 @ 4:01 pm | delete
    I LOVE this lens. I was homeschooled and did something similar, but the book wasn't one I put together myself, it was purchased. I LOVED doing this! It was so fascinating to learn about all the different states and it fulfilled my endless urge to categorize everything. Wonderful resource!
  • Snow White Apr 24, 2011 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    Hi, Jimmie! SnowWhite from the WP forums here. We are going to Amer history for a second, more in-depth pass now and I am so thankful to have found this page! We will be making a state notebook now that Joshua is old enough to benefit. (He was a second grader when we did AS1.)
  • Philippians468 Apr 14, 2011 @ 11:59 am | delete
    this is such a fun project for the family! thank you for sharing this! cheers
  • CruiseReady Apr 13, 2011 @ 7:14 pm | delete
    What a great resource this is!
  • HomeschoolUSA Feb 26, 2011 @ 11:21 am | delete
    Wonderful idea for learning about the 50 states! This lens is now featured on Homeschool USA: State Homeschool Tee Shirts and Gear.
  • Big_Joe Feb 19, 2011 @ 1:01 am | delete
    So much Information, great lens.
    I think creating a 50 States book is a great idea.
    Thanks for sharing such cool content...
    A Like, A Share and A Lensroll with the Post Office Holidays lens.
  • compugraphd Jan 24, 2011 @ 5:55 pm | delete
    B"H

    I've always found the 50 states fascinating -- you've given me a source for new and interesting information about the states.
  • willbucks Jan 20, 2011 @ 9:48 am | delete
    You have done a great job with this lens. I am creating webquests on the different regions of the U.S. and your links are awesome. Thank you.
  • Janiece Jan 15, 2011 @ 10:28 am | delete
    I came back today to bless this wonderful lens! I began an American States Unit soon after reading this page back in October! I'm featuring this lens on both my angel blessing lens, as well as a resource on my "Homeschooling: A Traditional Day" lens.
  • nDee Dec 12, 2010 @ 10:25 pm | delete
    Magnificently done . . . a wonderful resource and . . . blesssworthy!
  • KimGiancaterino Nov 14, 2010 @ 11:14 am | delete
    Excellent resource ... I'm featuring this on my State Flag Coloring Pages lens.
  • Janiece Oct 18, 2010 @ 8:17 pm | delete
    This is an absolutely AWESOME site! Thank you so much for all the resources on the 50 US states!!
  • DecoratingforEvents Sep 24, 2010 @ 11:10 pm | delete
    Such a fun project and a great way to learn about the good ole' USA!
  • dustytoes Sep 15, 2010 @ 1:12 pm | delete
    An excellent way to learn about our great country! I love the idea of requesting free information to add to the book, and the game looks like a perfect way to have fun while learning... wonderful lens!
  • dagsmith Sep 10, 2010 @ 8:01 am | delete
    Great lens and resource. Squidoo Angel Thumbs Up!
  • marsha32 Sep 1, 2010 @ 11:38 am | delete
    excellent! We've been discussing doing a notebook as well. Then it was suggested that as I build it, to make a separate squidoo lens for each State as we complete each one. I can see that if we start this it will probably end up being an on going project until she is a Senior.
  • Winnie Goldsmith Aug 29, 2010 @ 9:57 am | delete
    This is really neat!!
  • Lisa in Wyoming Aug 16, 2010 @ 10:36 am | delete
    This is wonderful!! Thank you!!!
  • RobininColorado Aug 1, 2010 @ 11:25 pm | delete
    Suddenly I am inspired to finish our U.S.Geography Notebooks! Thanks Jimmie!
  • Kim Jul 16, 2010 @ 1:04 pm | delete
    Thanks Jimmie for an awesome lens! We will be doing our state study in 4th-5th grades, and now I'm really excited to get started! My son will be in 3rd grade this year, so we still have a while before we start! :) We are doing Galloping the Globe (country studies) in 2nd-3rd grades, which he really loves. After looking up all of this great info, I know he will enjoy his state studies too! Thanks again!
  • Tania Daniels Jul 10, 2010 @ 10:00 am | delete
    Thank you so much for the wonderful links! I am looking forward to using them with our children this year. God bless you!
  • janices7 Jun 23, 2010 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    What a great idea and thanks for the links to the free notebook templates. Visiting all 50 states is on my bucket list. I think I have about 13 left. Fantastic lens!
  • WeddingZazzle May 3, 2010 @ 3:12 am | delete
    Nicely done! Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • Cassie Dec 19, 2009 @ 9:09 am | delete
    Not only is your Living Math lens spectacular but this one as well. Thank you for sharing this wealth of information with us here in the blogosphere!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
  • Theresa Nov 4, 2009 @ 10:04 am | delete
    Just wanted to say thank you for putting everything I needed to help my kids do a states notebook into one page!! Amazing!
  • azpoppy Sep 10, 2009 @ 7:10 pm | delete
    Wow! You have everything in one place. I didn't know there was so much state-related stuff out there. 5*
  • CoolFoto Sep 9, 2009 @ 7:58 pm | delete
    Congrats on being in Squidoo 100 list! This looks like a great homeschool project.
  • monarch13 Sep 1, 2009 @ 9:31 pm | delete
    Great resources and info! Rolled to "Proud American Symbols".
  • Evelyn_Saenz Aug 17, 2009 @ 5:14 am | delete
    Welcome to the Back to School Group Lensography.
  • Aug 10, 2009 @ 11:23 am | delete
    Very Good reviews lens. I love it Jimmie Cheer!!
  • Joan4 Jul 9, 2009 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    Congratulations on Squidoo Giant 100! Yippee!
  • KonaGirl Jun 19, 2009 @ 2:38 pm | delete
    Jimmie, this is a fabulous lens! I love what you have done here. It is not only educational, but beautiful too. 5 stars for a job well done. I can tell that you are an excellent home school Mom!. Two of my daughters in Hawaii home school also and I believe it is the best way to go.

    I lensrolled this lens to all of 6 of my Big Island of Hawaii lenses since it is part of the 50th state. I also joined your Fan Club and added you to my Faves.

    Thank you for stopping by my Surviving On a Tight Budget lens. Unfortunately when you were there I had just started it and their wasn't much to see. I just added some more, but it is not done yet. Stop by again when you have the time.
  • Kari C in SC Jun 5, 2009 @ 10:40 pm | delete
    Thank you for putting all of this together. We are planning to study the states next year and I couldn't find a curriculum that really did what I wanted. This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! You are amazing!
  • tristan jones May 16, 2009 @ 5:02 pm | delete
    thank you,

    now i have a good idea on how yo do my social studies project.
  • Betsy May 14, 2009 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    Hi Jimmie,

    Thanks for adding the pics of my kids finished state notebooks. Unfortunately, the link expires on those facebook pages, I guess. Here's a link to the finished notebooks on my blog.

    http://notebookingnook.blogspot.com/2009/05/completed-state-notebooks.html

    Great job on all your squidoo pages, I LOVE them and refer to them frequently... such wonderful resources!!!

    Thanks for all your hard work!
    Betsy
  • MsSnow4a May 12, 2009 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    I love this lens, I want to make a 50 states notebook for me hehehe
  • ChineseKitesforKids Apr 22, 2009 @ 9:07 pm | delete
    what a great idea for a lens, were all so lucky to live here in the good ol' USA. nice job
  • Kim Apr 16, 2009 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    Thank you for all of these links and resources!
  • mbrownauthor Mar 13, 2009 @ 6:49 pm | delete
    Another fantastic teaching lens. What a cool idea!!!!!! Love it!
  • MarniR Feb 19, 2009 @ 9:45 am | delete
    Great stuff! We are to make state notebooks for our curriculum- A New World of Adventure, and this information works perfectly. Thanks!
    ~marni
    www.buildingthishouse.blogspot.com
  • Lisa Jan 28, 2009 @ 2:24 pm | delete
    Thank you thank you thank you!!

    Its snowing outside and I decided to waste time on the computer and start planning next years state study.

    All the info you have provided in one place is invaluable!!

    Thanks so much!!
  • HarmonyArtMom Jan 22, 2009 @ 10:13 am | delete
    Wow, Jimmie, this is great! I wish my boys were younger and we could start all over again and complete a 50 states notebook. :)

    Great job.

    We love the Scrambled States game at our house too.....

    Barb-Harmony Art Mom
  • poutine Dec 18, 2008 @ 3:21 pm | delete
    Superbly explained.
  • marsha32 Dec 8, 2008 @ 8:39 pm | delete
    We've never tried making a lapbook, but Jasmine is a hands on learner and I think I wold have much better keeping her attention with something like this. (She also is ADHD)
  • Tanya Dec 7, 2008 @ 3:55 am | delete
    Thanks! I found a lot!!!
  • PastorKay Dec 6, 2008 @ 8:18 pm | delete
    What a great resource to teachers and homeschoolers!
  • JaguarJulie Nov 24, 2008 @ 6:25 am | delete
    We sure could have used a 50 states notebook when I was growing up -- there were always a few states' capitols that stumped me. Great job!
  • Evelyn_Saenz Nov 21, 2008 @ 6:18 pm | delete
    Your lenses are always so inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing.
  • semra Nov 16, 2008 @ 10:38 am | delete
    I was looking for resources to build a unit plan on the 50 states to teach my 10th grade ESOL students. This was the best resource, I found everything I needed plus great new ideas . Thank you.
  • OhMe Nov 11, 2008 @ 1:16 am | delete
    My grandson is taking South Carolina History this year in the 3rd grade so I really appreciate these great links. This is a wonderful lens. Thank you.
  • TheSeedlings Nov 5, 2008 @ 8:52 am | delete
    This is super! Thanks so much for all your hard work.
  • elevy Nov 1, 2008 @ 11:01 am | delete
    yes i could helpp[in reply to Beth]
  • Beth Oct 8, 2008 @ 11:11 pm | delete
    I LOVE this site and all of the great resources! I keep looking for the state template that you mention, and I can't find it. Can you help?
  • ethansharo Oct 2, 2008 @ 6:05 pm | delete
    WOW this is GREAT. I am also using AS1. How do you find time to do all of this? I am lucky if we get all of the reading done.
  • StephenC Sep 28, 2008 @ 11:05 pm | delete
    Nice lens! Good stuff, enjoyed the visit!
    Fun Facts about San Bernardino
    StephenC
  • seedplanter Aug 21, 2008 @ 5:09 pm | delete
    I hope you've sent this link to the homeschooling network online. It looks like an invaluable tool!
  • Betsy Jul 25, 2008 @ 12:05 pm | delete
    We will be beginning a states study in a few weeks. We will also be adding info about the new state quarters since most are finished, only waiting on Hawaii and Alaska now. I purchased the State Series Quarters Collector Map for each kid and I found some great websites to use with them. Here are some links if you are interested in adding these to your page...

    http://www.usmint.gov/KIDS/coinnews/50sq/

    http://www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/index.cfm?flash=yes&action=50_state_quarters_program

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50_State_Quarters

    I love all your lens! Keep it up!

    Blessings,
    Betsy
    Notebooking Nook
    http://www.notebookingnook.com/
  • jazzymomintx Jul 16, 2008 @ 9:30 pm | delete
    Great idea! I'll have to try this when my childen are a bit older.
  • Jul 16, 2008 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    awesome lens!! I will be bookmarking it for future reference!! 5*****'s for you.

    Amy aka Summitmom
  • kiwisoutback Jul 7, 2008 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    A great collection here, nice work! This would be a great presentation.
  • Lynn Jul 4, 2008 @ 8:18 pm | delete
    This is awesome Jimmie! :)
  • Evelyn_Saenz Mar 26, 2008 @ 12:03 pm | delete
    A Fairy Tale Wolf was checking out your lens and liked it so well that he is sending you a virtual cup of coffee to hang on your wall.
  • poddys Feb 15, 2008 @ 12:53 pm | delete
    This is a really great idea for kids, teaches them not only to be artistic, but to learn about their country. There is so much to find out and learn about. It's sad how little kids know about geography and history these days.
    Got to give you 5 ***** for the great content and artwork.
  • Missy Jan 24, 2008 @ 2:55 pm | delete
    This looks like a great collection. I love some of the links you have included. Some I've seen before, but others are completely new to me. Now I have a lot to explore.

    You might want to add http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/50states to your collection of resources. It has tons of info on each state. Fun facts, population, year admitted to the union, flags, flowers, brief histories, and more are included on that page.

    Dover Publications (http://www.doverpublications.com) also has the following: "State Birds Stickers and Seals: 50 Full-Color Pressure-Sensitive Designs", "United States Coloring Book", and "State Birds and Flowers Coloring Book" ranging in price from about $3 to about $6.

    I will definitely be saving this for our state study next year! Thanks so much for putting this together.

    Blessings,
    Missy
    http://www.homeschoolblogger/smokeybutter
    http://homeschoolhisway.blogspot.com
  • shelly Jan 23, 2008 @ 8:48 am | delete
    very nice! I saved it to my favorites. Lots of information.

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Hello! I am a homeschooling, stay at home mom who loves to teach, cook from scratch, write (and blog), sew, listen to great sermons, and travel.

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