Explore the United States

Bring global learning to your classroom with an engaging research project about the United States!

Students will step into the shoes of explorers as they dive into the rich geography and vibrant culture of the United States. Using a variety of resources, including our free, kid-friendly website Globe Trottin’ Kids, students will gather information and create a meaningful final project.

What’s Included:

Student Draft Book: Step-by-step guidance with graphic organizers for note-taking and an answer guide for teachers.

Presentation Templates: Tools to help students design interactive notebooks, posters, or display boards.

Choice Board: Inspiring extension activities like preparing a traditional dish or sharing a folktale.

4-Point Rubric: Clear assessment criteria for students and teachers.

Globe Trottin’ Kids Passport & United States “Stamp”: Expand students’ knowledge of the world with opportunities to earn more stamps and become global citizens!

graphic organizers for United States research project note-taking

templates for United States research project

choice, board, passport, rubric, answer guide for United States research project

Topics and Activities:

Geography: Locate the United States on world and continent maps; create a compass rose, design a map key, and label key landmarks on a country map
Quick Facts: Record the U.S. population, climate, currency, and more.
Flag: Color the U.S. flag and explain the symbolism behind its design.
Languages: Learn common words and phrases.
Food: Create a daily menu featuring traditional dishes.
Clothing: Design paper or fabric models of traditional clothing.
Sports: Explore popular sports and recreational activities.
Animals: Classify animals found in the U.S. by group and create a display.
Influential People: Sketch a portrait and write about famous figures.
Holidays & Celebrations: Make “Save the Date” cards for key holidays using the 4Ws (what, when, where, why) and 1H (how).

Perfect For:

Whole-class activities, group projects, or independent research
Multicultural nights or fairs to showcase students’ work

Why Educators Love It:

Minimal prep and maximum engagement
Supports inquiry-based learning
Encourages creativity and collaboration

Note: This project introduces and guides students through the research process but does not include country-specific facts.

Bonus Resource: Globe Trottin’ Kids is a free global learning platform and an ideal companion for this project. Visit the United States profile page.