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Do you think this is necessary..?
I’m a canadian grade seven and our teacher is making us learn all fifty states and capitals… yeah maybe we should know the states but arn’t the capitals kind of unecessary? This is more then some american kids know…what do you think
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I agree that its more of an American thing. We learned it in 5th grade. I think making you learn several major cities would do and be more effective.
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American kids memorize the 50 states and capitals in 5th grade. I don’t remember when we had to learn the Canadian provinces and capitals, but I do know we had to learn them. In 7th grade we learned about Asian & African countries. I don’t remember when we learned about other continents. Anyway, what I’m driving at, is although it may seem pretty stupid to learn about American states when you live in Canada, it’s not a bad idea to learn about ALL of the world. I’m with you- knowing 50 capitals in a country other than your own seems a bit much.
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It’s more than some American adults know, that’s for sure. I think it’s too much, I’d be willing to bet that most Americans don’t know Canadian geography all that well, and I know for a fact that we never learned much about it in school (“Oh, that’s Canada, north of us”) never even discussed as a country. Most Americans don’t even recognize all the wonderful differences about Canada that make it a totally separate country, culture and political entity.
and in fact, memorizing facts holds little more light than being able to show off at dinner parties. If I need to know the capital, I’ll look it up. Why would I need to know it unless I plan on traveling there or have business? If I happen to remember, fine, but I’m not going to beat myself up about it, much less my kids.
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as an american college student i think it’s good to know most of the state capitals and some important cities. but most americans learn all fifty states and capitals in the grade you are in and forget them over time.
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I wasn’t educated in the US and I also had to learn states and capitals. I also had to learn countries and their capitals around the world, along with principal cities in these countries. This makes you a better rounded, more cultural individual if you know what I mean. What’s wrong with knowing your neighbors? Actually, I teach 3rd grade, and although it’s not in my S. Studies curriculum, I make them learn the map of Canada with it’s provinces and main cities….makes them better individuals.
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It’s called being worldly and educated. In America, we are asked to learn European history and the countries on the map over there.
It’s important to know the world outside of your own country. That way, when you are an adult, you can discuss things outside of your own world.
Maybe in a few years you’ll go to college and someone will say, “ohh, I’m from Connecticut” . You can ask where from and say, “is that near the capital in Hartford or closer to New York or Mass”
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Capital cities are necessary but there locations are somewhat controversial. take Florida for example, tallahassee is like so far north from Miami , way to far west from Cape Canaveral, why not choose a central location such as Lakeland? same goes for Pennsylvania why is the caital so far from Pittsburgh? yes the capitals are necessary for doing state business but they should be within reach of the population if they want to do any lobbying.
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It’s a matter of national pride kind of thing. It’s like getting to know someone you have a crush on – you want to know everything about them. Learning more about your country gives you a sense of pride and belonging because the information is only privy to you and your countrymen.
Come on it’s only 50 states + capitals, at least it’s about something you care about? 🙂
ps- don’t compare yourself with another country, Canada and its education system is unique in its own way!
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