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\nThe Geography of the United States\n

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\nFull 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...\n
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\nMidwest Region Commercials\n

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\nThird graders research their assigned state using a variety of resources including a website, books, and travel brochures. They complete questions on a worksheet to use when writing a commercial for the state. They film the commercial...\n
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\nUnited States Identifier\n

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\nFifth graders examine and research a major region of the Unites States in groups of four. In addition, they locate the states, capitals, mammals and two bodies of water or mountain ranges found within their region. After the research,...\n
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\nUS Geography: The Midwest\n

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\nStudents investigate the geography and agricultural products of the Midwestern United States. In this US geography lesson, students watch and discuss a video that depicts the Midwest of the US as the breadbasket of the country. They make...\n
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\nUnited States of America\n

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\nIn this writing worksheet, students read short paragraphs about United States facts. Students then generate questions about the paragraphs using given facts. \n
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\nTouring the Regions of the United States\n

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\nFifth graders explore the regions of the United States. They use maps, research on the Internet and use measurements and estimations. Students create a presentation using spreadsheets and publishing software.\n
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\nTravelogs\n

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\nLearners make travelog journals to send to acquaintances in other states in order to receive mail in return. They make scrapbooks with the return mail they receive.\n
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\nUS: Midwest Region\n

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\nIn this United States political map activity, students examine the state boundaries of the Midwestern Region. The map also highlights each of the state capitals denoted by stars.\n
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\nStates and Capitals, Mountains and Rivers\n

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\nStudents identify geographical locations in the midwestern United States. In this geography lesson plan, students identify 12 states and capitals and geographical features in the region by using U.S. maps. Students use blank maps to fill...\n
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\nTouring the Regions of the United States\n

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\nFifth graders explore the regions of the United States. In this geography skills instructional activity, 5th graders examine the landforms, climates, and economies of the regions of the United States. Students conduct Internet research...\n
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\nWhere Did My Lunch Come From? A U.S. Regional Tour\n

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\nPupils explore the regions from which their food comes. In this social studies lesson, students identify the different agricultural products that are found in the major regions of the United States. Pupils create a lunch menu.\n
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\nMap Memory\n

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\nFifth graders, working in a whole class setting, label a United States map with the names of all the states that they know. They transfer the names of the states to an individual map and color it. Next, they receive directions on how to...\n
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\nSocial Studies: Regions of the United States\n

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\nThird graders create Powerpoint presentations of various geographic regions of the United States. They focus on the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest regions. Students combine their individual slides into a class presentation.\n
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\nGeography of the United States\n

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\nStudents examine the population growth of the United States.  In this Geography lesson, students construct a map of the fifty states.  Students create a graph of the population of the USA. \n
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\nState Cards\n

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\nIn this state cards worksheet, students cut out 9 cards, each of which has a picture of one state in the United States on it. These states are all located in the Midwest and Northwest regions. These cards could be used for a matching game.\n
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\nWhen Sharks Swam the Great Plains\n

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\nWould you believe the Midwest region of the United States was once the Western Interior Seaway? An interesting presentation from the PBS Eons series describes the geography of the ancient seaway and the species that lived there. The...\n
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\nU.S. Geography for Children: State Capitals\n

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\nIn this United States map skills worksheet, students locate and label specified states and their capitals, and create icons and a map key to show something for each state that is famous. Students answer 5 questions.  \n
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\nRegions, Regions, Regions!\n

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\nStudents use regions to analyze the locational patterns of culture\ngroups at various scales. They discern the basics of region identity by discovering his/her \"Home\" Region through the examination of\ncriteria in his/her \"backyard.\" In...\n
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\nNatural Features as a Resource\n

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\nStudents identify resources provided by nature for basic human needs. In this natural features lesson, students discuss the various regions of the United States. They explore one region in depth and complete activities that identify...\n
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\nFrom Sea to Shining Sea\n

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\nStudents study the geography of the United States of America. Students write letters, create travel brochures, make maps, graph population numbers, read fiction and nonfiction selections, complete KWL charts, and watch films.\n
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\nSocial Studies: Geographic Regions\n

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\nThird graders create Powerpoint presentations about the five themes of geography in regions of the United States. They focus on the Northeast, Southeast, and Midwest regions. Students use both pictures and words in their shows.\n
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\nFourth Grade Social Studies\n

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\nIn this social studies worksheet, 4th graders complete multiple choice questions about the climate, landforms, regions, government, and more. Students complete 25 multiple choice questions.\n
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\nFourth Grade Social Studies\n

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\nIn this social studies learning exercise, 4th graders answer multiple choice questions on state maps, city maps, road maps, political maps, and more. Students complete 25 multiple choice questions.\n
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\nFind a Cave\n

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\nStudents locate their own communites and the nearest caves on a United States map. They calculate the distance to the nearest cave using rough scale.\n
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