United States Map Lesson Plans

Students access prior knowledge and locate the North and South Poles on the map. In this mapping instructional activity, students understand the position of the United States relative to the poles. Students answer questions about the globe.

Students locate the North and South Poles, and learn the definitions of the four directions by using a United States Map and a globe. In this directions lesson plan, students define north, south, east, and west on a map and a globe.

Students describe cities they are familiar with. In this United States Map lesson, students understand how cities are listed on a map. Students become aware of a map legend and the information in it.

Students investigate the United States map. In this map skills geography lesson, students explore city symbols on the map legend and identify them. Students use post-it notes to mark various symbols.

Students identify a map of the United States. In this United States map lesson, students study a map of the United States and find various locations on the map. Students then locate and list the state that touches their state.

Students use a United States Map to locate their state and use map symbols to determine the boundaries of a state. In this states lesson plan, students learn the definition of a state and identify their own on a map.

Students explore basic map skills. In this United States geography lesson, students define "country" and "state," locate their state on a United States map, and identify and trace state boundaries defining their state and surrounding areas.  

Students explore the United States using a map. In this map lesson plan, students discover how to use a United States map and a globe to locate places.

Learn to identify the basic features of maps. By viewing the United States map and identifying various details, such as rivers and cities you class will be able to recognize and discuss the features of the map. A map made by George Washington is included

Learners investigate the stories of Pecos Bill and review map skills. For this geography lesson, students read a Pecos Bill tale and practice locating Texas on a United States map. Learners work in cooperative groups and create a missing person poster for Pecos Bill.