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US Geography Virtual Field Trips

In “US Geography Virtual Field Trips,” Episode, #213, join Meredith Curtis for a hack that bring US geography to life: virtual field trips. Meredith shares the kinds of field trips she takes her students on during the online US geography course she teaches. With general field trip ideas and a link to a sample of each kind of video, US geography will never be the same in your homeschool adventure.





 



 



 











 



 

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Show Notes

When I wrote my US geography textbook and workbook collection, I was determined to keep the theme of travel throughout. Then I taught US geography online at True North Homeschool Academy. How would I do that?

The answer: virtual field trips!



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HD Drone Videos

Painted Desert

https://youtu.be/x_hJbNAf8s4?si=pL967IQba2glCJ3a

Texas 4K Video UHD

https://youtu.be/M-CxFhqbApk?si=4bM603aVLY5SIHEw

Sebastian Island Florida - Sebastian Inlet Aerial View

https://youtu.be/yAQUfKtpA3I?si=tRY24YFR-ZwLMDep

Alaska USA – by drone (4K)

https://youtu.be/PRSkjM_N3Fg?si=1BqAa15eX1nfTuGF

Charleston, South Carolina / 4K Drone Footage

https://youtu.be/E0fffg9_cXw?si=wtFDfX-ezLVGmcYk



Watering Holes

Trail Camera Setup and Pickup: Hidden Mountain Pool (Arizona Wildlife) - AZ

https://youtu.be/krdtwZbL-Os?si=3YDvZb-VV1rrvYfM

Wildlife at a Sonoran desert water hole - AZ

https://youtu.be/RtsSKMPzgIM?si=NU0PvMpKalN7gyFF



Bridges & Boat Trips

Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - US 13 Eastern Shore Virginia – Time Lapse

https://youtu.be/IF8pDwPafxo?si=itBJ3IInt3UJu-mE

GoPro: Kayaking the Tennessee Rapids with Nick Troutman

https://youtu.be/ghzDZfRnrp4?si=0VI2VFxt911e3qmd

Slow Ride : Life and Times Along the South Carolina Intracoastal Waterway

https://youtu.be/sVeYT3EbKjY?si=F94xInwYyuyXXTIg



America Works

Mike Rowe looks at different jobs across America!





* How it works: Steel production https://youtu.be/xJIlSJ-2qEM?si=M7DOGh-jJC51QFtg

* 'How America Works': The glass industry https://youtu.be/ivfyzDFf5z4?si=nKhUWeVC10cC1o3q



Travel Videos

The BEST Things to Do in CODY, Wyoming: A WILD WEST Adventure! – WY

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Reading Adds Joy to Life

In “Reading Adds Joy to Life,” Episode, #212, join Meredith Curtis for inspiration for parents and teens to read books for pure enjoyment! Reading excellent literature for fun works out your brain, stretches your vocabulary, increases your attention span, cultivates compassion, and builds character. Plus when you read for fun, you release endorphins and add joy to life!





 



 



 











 



 

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Show Notes

Reading for fun is enriching and education.



Reading is a Brain Workout!

Flex your brain muscles – improve comphrehension, build thinking & logic skills



Improves Vocabulary

Classical literature and well-written works will expose you to a richer vicoabulary. Older books have more description, conversation, and character development.



Increase Attention Span

Opening a book takes us away from short blogs, short movie scenes, and shorter commercials. Trains our brain to focus.



Cultivate Compassion & Character

Times change but human problems remain the same. Choosing books with good role models can impact you. He who walks with the wise grows wise.



Add the Joy!

Everyone loves a good story! Everyone loves an intellectual challenge like a mystery. Or a lovely romance. Or a grand adventure.



What Shall I Read?

Check our reading lists for every age imaginable: https://www.powerlineprod.com/homeschooling/reading-lists/



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Career Choices & Decisions

In “Career Choices & Decisions,” Episode, #211, join Meredith Curtis on a challenging adventure to make career decisions or guide teens through the process. Some teens know what career path they want to choose early on but most teens graduate from high school not sure what they want to do with the rest of their lives. And that is okay. Exploring career options will help you narrow down your focus. There are specific ways to explore career options and cultivate general work world skills.





 



 



 











 



 

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Show Notes

Let’s talk about careers.

Balance between following your dream & earning a living – choose career!



First Things First

God has a unique call on your life.



Teens are Passionate

Teens are wired for Passion! If they don’t find it serving God, they will look elsewhere



Be Curious about Careers



* Ask Questions

* Career Panel

* Ask Questions and Share w Each Other

* Listen to Podcasts

* Spend a Day at Work



Volunteer



* Teaching Sunday School

* Coaching Sports

* Sound Team at Church

* Giving Tours

* Tutoring

* Planning Events

* Catering

* Photography



Apprenticeships



* Plumbing

* Mechanic/Garage

* Museums

* Medical

* Dental

* Business Office

* Church Office



Online Surveys



* DISC Personality Inventories

* Skills, Interests, & Values Assessments

* Resources for Career Exploration



Resources for Career Exploration

Career Exploration is part of my Economics, Finances, and Business course, a one-credit high school class. Purchase Economics, Finances, & Business in print at Amazon. Purchase the E-book at PowerlineProd.























Economics, Finances, and Business covers everything your teen ever wanted to know about economics, managing household finances, career, college, buying a car, renting an apartment, making a will, and starting a home business.



Life Skills

Soft Skills





* Manners

* Integrity

* Faithfulness

* Good Work Ethic

* Communication Skills

* Interview Practice

* Fill Out a Job Application

* Write a Resume



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Family Road Trips Exploring Early US History

In “Family Road Trips Exploring Early US History,” Episode, #210, Meredith Curtis talks to teens and parents about the benefits of travel to explore Early American History. Meredith takes you to early settlements, colonial towns, the Museum of the Bible, American Revolution sites, Presidential Homes, living museums, and federal buildings.





 



 



 











 



 

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Show Notes

We have a beautiful heritage of freedom in the USA. It’s fun to jump in the family van and explore our early history on site! Taking our children to visit amazing places across this beautiful nation of ours can help inspire a love of freedom. 



Spanish Settlements



* St. Augustine (Florida)

* The California Mission Trail



English Settlements



* Jamestown, Virginia

* Plymouth, Massachusetts



Colonial Towns



* Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia

* New Castle, Delaware

* Charleston, South Carolina



American Revolution



* Independence Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

* Mount Vernon, Virginia - the home of George Washington

* Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia - the home of Thomas Jefferson

* Patrick Henry Memorial Foundation Red Hill, Virginia

* Old North Church Historic Site, Boston, Massachusetts



Early America



* Lewis & Clark Boat House & Museum, St. Charles, Missouri

* Fort Boonesborough State Park Living History (NPS), Richmond, Kentucky

* Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro, Pennsylvania

* Hagley Museum, Wilmington, Delaware



US Federal Buildings



* US Supreme Court, Washington DC

* US Capitol, Washington DC

* US White House, Washington DC



Museum of the Bible



* Washington DC

* The Museum of the Bible is an amazing museum dedicated to God’s Word. Exhibits focus on the stories of the Bible, archaeology, Bible history, art treasures, the Bible’s impact on the world and, drum roll, the Bible’s impact on America! This is the perfect section to learn about Jonathan Edwards, Charles Finney, Religious Freedom in America, and the Abolition Movement. This museum is amazing! The Museum of the Bible is located at 400 South Street, SW, Washington, D.C.  20024. Visit online: a rel="NOFOLLOW" href="https://www.museumofthebible.

Celebrate 5 Moms Who Changed the World

In “Celebrate 5 Moms Who Changed the World,” Episode, #209, Meredith Curtis invites you to meet 5 amazing women who changed the world! A Jewish momma, a pastor’s wife, a Victorian mother, the mother of a President, and a modern woman have or are all changing the world. Each faced or face challenges, yet each woman perseveres. Be inspired and encouraged by the lives of these women!





 



 



 







 







 

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Show Notes

The hand that rock the cradle rules the world. Meet five women who changed the world!



Jochebed

A young Jewish wife and mother who had only a few years to impart her faith in her son who would grow up to be the deliverer Moses.



Susannah Wesley

After giving birth to 19 children, 10 made it infancy. Two of her sons led a revival in England, one writing over 1,000 hymns. Susannah was purposeful in raising her children for the glory of God.



Mary Eliot Edison

When Thomas exasperated his teachers, they labeled him “dumb” and “lazy” so Mary kept him home and taught him herself.



Nelle Reagan

Nelle’s alcoholic husband made life difficult for Nelle and her two sons. But her faith in God and heart to serve others gave a future President a good foundation.



You!

In choosing to homeschool, you are changing the world – here’s why!



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Teen Life Skill: Plan a Road Trip!

In “Teen Life Skill: Plan a Road Trip!,” Episode, #208, Meredith Curtis talks to teens and parents about the benefits of teens planning the next family road trip! She gives the practicals of what to plan and how to budget for a trip. Teens can pack their suitcase, pack the car, and map out the trip. Oh, and don’t forget the itinerary!





 



 



 







 







 

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Show Notes

Most homeschool families hit the road in the spring or summer for that wonderful family vacation! Hey Teens, why not plan the next family road trip (with some input and help financially, of course). It’s super-fun and you should get homeschool credit for it!



Benefits of Planning a Road Trip



* Finance & Budgeting Skills

* Booking Hotels, Campsites, etc.

* Mapping Skills

* Food Planning & Prep Skills

* Decision-Making & Planning Skills

* Decision-Making on Behalf of Others for their Benefit



What to Plan



* Itinerary

* Overnight Stops – Hotel, Campsite, Airbnb

* Best Route with Stops (Scenic vs. Speed)

* What to Bring & How to Pack

* Saving/Spending Money

* Recording the Memories – Photos, Videos

* Tune-Up, Tires, etc Before Trip



Road Trip Finances



* Hotel, Food, Gas

* Theme Park & Museum Expenses

* Clothing & Essentials for Trip



Packing Practicals



* Clothing, Shoes, Equipment (tennis rackets), Hats, Sunglasses,

* Coolers for Snacks & Drinks

* Blankets, Pillows



Snacks for the Cars & Other Important Vehicle Info



* Snacks & Drinks for Car

* Tune-Up Before Trip: Tire, Brakes, Fluids

* Mileage

* Flat Tire, Gas Tank, Stops



Map Out the Trip!



* Use Atlas or Online

* Are there any stops (e.g We’re driving pretty close to the Grand Canyon or Smokey Mountains)



Itinerary



* Go, go, go family or rest, rest, rest?



What does your family love? Sports, beach, mountains, museums, theme parks, boating, hiking?

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