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Mapmaker, Make Me a Map!

For Teachers K - 1st
Here is a well-designed, very thorough lesson plan on mapping for very young children. Within the six-page plan, you will find everything you need to implement the activity. They will identify various landforms found in Colorado on a...
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Colorado Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this state maps worksheet, students identify the state of Colorado, and fill in the state capital, major cities, and other attractions for the state.
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Probability and the U.S. Map

For Students 6th - 7th
Learners solve and complete 20 different problems that include using a U.S. map and data table. First, they calculate the probability that they will select a state that begins with each letter of the alphabet. Then, everyone completes...
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PPT
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The Geography of the United States

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Full of bright maps and interesting information, this presentation details U.S. Geography. Slides include basic facts about size, regions, topography, and demographics, as well as fascinating trivia about the United States, including...
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Name the States Worksheet 1

For Students 5th - 8th
In this name the states worksheet, learners examine 6 state map outlines and identify each of them by writing the state names and postal abbreviations.
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Play Doh Map of Your State

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Students create a state map using Playdoh. In this hands-on state geography lesson, students work in groups to form a three-dimensional  map of their state using Playdoh made at home following a (given) recipe. Students use four colors...
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Do You Know Your 50 States?

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learners use the names and abbreviations of the 50 states to label a blank map of the United States.
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Utah: State History

For Students 4th - 5th
For this Utah state history worksheet, students read two and a half pages of information about Utah and complete 10 true and false questions.
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Interactive
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United States Map Quiz

For Students 5th - 12th
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, learners respond to 50 identification questions about the shapes of countries shown. Students have 5 minutes to complete the quiz.
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Controlling the Flow of the Colorado River: A Study of Dams

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students research and map the Colorado River and its dams and predict the effects of a dam on an area. They suggest reasons a dam would be built and compare the Colorado River system with other major river systems within the US and...
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Colorado

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders complete a variety of activities to increase their knowledge of Colorado. They make leafprints, read and listen to stories, write fiction, make collages, participate in discussions and invite their parents to come and see...
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Organizer
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Colorado Outline Map

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this Colorado outline map worksheet, students examine political boundaries of the state and the placement its capital city as well as its major cities. This map is not labeled.
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What Can We Discover About Colorado?

For Teachers K - 6th
Young scholars locate Colorado and its neighbors on a map (either in a book or on the Internet). They create a graphic that illustrates what they know and want to know about the state (KWL); finally, they draw and label Louisiana maps.
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Mystery State #16

For Students 4th - 6th
In this mystery state worksheet, students answer five clues in an attempt to identify the state in question. Then, students locate it on a map.
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Interactive
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States in the USA Quiz

For Students 4th - 9th
For this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students respond to 50 identification questions about the states in the United States of America. Students have 4 minutes to complete the quiz.
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17 states

For Students 5th - 8th
In this states learning exercise, students label states in the United States that are on the west side of the country. Students label 17 states.
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Mystery State #11

For Teachers 5th - 8th
In this United States mystery worksheet, learners determine which state is described by the 5 clues listed on the sheet and then mark it on the outline map of the United States.
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Regular and Irregular Polygons: Polygon States

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Colorado would probably object if Wyoming enlarged its borders. Scholars use an interactive map to change the borders of U.S. states to see how angles change. They then answer questions about regular and irregular polygons.
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Mapmaker, Make Me a Map!

For Teachers K - 1st
Students are introduced to the state quarter program and examine the Colorado state quarter. They locate Colorado on a map and create a map with a key. They discuss the state motto and examine pictures of the state's geographical features.
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Colorado Greats Trading Cards

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students research to find information about famous people from Colorado. They copy and save pictures from the Internet, then make a trading card containing important biographical data.
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Mapping the United States

For Students 5th - 8th
For this map of the United States worksheet, learners label mountains, surrounding countries, oceans, and more. Students complete 12 tasks.
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Unit Plan
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Mexico: One Land, Many Cultures

For Teachers 1st
Students, through a variety of activities, discover the geography and culture of Mexico. They make maps, read folktales, write a journal, create pinatas and other artistic pieces, and review the history of Mexico.
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Fourth Grade Social Studies

For Teachers 4th
In this social studies worksheet, 4th graders answer multiple choice questions on state maps, city maps, road maps, political maps, and more. Students complete 25 multiple choice questions.
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Spanish Influence in the U.S.

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research the role of the first Spanish conquistadors who explored the now United States. Using the internet, they gather information on different explorers and write a paper about why he is important in American history. ...