Fifth graders study maps of the Chicago area looking at defining characteristics and place names. They investigate settlement patterns by looking at the maps.

In this geography activity, learners write the correct place name that begins with the letter 'A' next to the corresponding clue.

Fourth graders examine a map of North Carolina to discover the heritage left behind in the names of various places. They compare/contrast those derived from Native American culture to those derived from European settlers.

Fifth graders research place names of one section of their state and create a chart to show their findings.