Description
Upper Elementary US & World Geography Course Description
This class is part of the MyFunScience live online homeschool classes, which provide structured instruction for elementary, middle school, and high school students. Families can explore all of our homeschool geography and history courses.
This live online geography class introduces homeschool students in grades 4–6 to the geography of the United States and the wider world.
Students will go on an exciting journey across the United States and around the globe while stamping their own personal passports in this engaging upper elementary geography course.
Through colorful textbooks, interactive worksheets, discussions, and virtual tours, students will explore countries, continents, cultures, and famous landmarks while learning how geography connects people and places around the world.
Course Overview
- Course Type: Live online homeschool geography class
- Grade Levels: Grades 4–6
- Subjects Covered: United States geography and world geography
- Prerequisites: None
The first half of the year focuses on United States geography and the special landmarks found in each state. The second half of the year explores world geography and the continents of the globe.
Students complete hands-on projects every few weeks and will also take quizzes and exams.
During live class sessions, students will take notes, watch videos, participate in virtual landmark tours, learn interesting facts, and engage in discussions that make geography both meaningful and fun.
Grade Levels
- Grades 4–6
Prerequisites
- None
Curriculum
- Passport to America
- Children’s Atlas of the USA
- Passport to the World
- Children’s Atlas of God’s World
Course Outline
Fall Semester – Regions of the United States
- The 50 states
- Landmarks
- State capitals
- State symbols
- Map skills
- Tidbits of history
- State abbreviations
Spring Semester – The Seven Continents of the World
- Learn about 25+ countries
- Landmarks
- Capitals
- National symbols
- Map skills
- Tidbits of history
- Currency used in each country
- Main spoken languages
Estimated Workload
- Homework varies: approximately 30–90 minutes per week
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a homeschool geography class?
Yes. This course is designed specifically for homeschool students in grades 4–6.
What topics does the geography class cover?
Students study both United States geography and world geography, including states, countries, landmarks, cultures, and map skills.
Do students complete projects?
Yes. Students complete hands-on projects throughout the year along with quizzes and exams.
Does the course include world geography?
Yes. The first semester focuses on U.S. geography, and the second semester explores world geography and the seven continents.
