North America – A Homeschool Guide for Ages 8–11

Welcome to North America! 
From the icy tundra of Canada to the deserts of Mexico, North America is a continent full of incredible stories, landscapes, and wildlife! It’s home to towering mountains, thundering waterfalls, bustling cities, and fascinating cultures—both the old and new!

So, how can you make learning about North America fun and memorable?

Instead of just reading facts from a textbook, let your young explorers dig into what makes each region unique—its geography, animals, landmarks, and the amazing people who’ve lived there.

Free Learning Resources

Here are some FREE resources to help bring North America to life:

General

• Ducksters — Simple overviews, maps, and fun facts.

• Geoguessr — 

• Canadian Geographic — Great for Canadian families exploring their own backyard!

Free Videos & Documentaries

• America, the wild. — Nat Geo Kids

• Awsome animals: BEAVERS! — Nat Geo Kids

• Mexico — Geography NOW!  

• How The Rockies Made The U.S. And Canada So Powerful  —Geography By Geoff

Hands-On Activities

Learning sticks when kids can do something with it!

• Authentic Foods: Have a fun day in the kitchen making foods from North America like poutine from canada or enchiladas from Mexico

• Volcano Model: Build a model volcano and see how eruptions happen! (Mexico’s Popocatépetl is still active!)

Books to Explore

Check your library for these great reads:

• National Monuments of the USA — Cameron Walker
• Where Is Chichen Itza? — Paula K. Manzanero
• Our Flag! (The Story of Canada’s Maple Leaf) — Ann-Maureen Owens
• National Parks of the USA — Kate Siber

History Plus Brings It All Together

With History Plus, your bright young explorers don’t just read about places—they experience them! Our program turns geography and history into a fun, hands-on adventure through:

• Short, engaging video lessons made just for ages 8–11

• Printable worksheets, crafts, and maps

• Activities that make geography feel like a real-life expedition!

Every month, families explore a new topic and discover the amazing world around them—without the stress of lesson planning!

Ready to make learning fun? Join History Plus  and start exploring today!

— Janaya Allers