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United States Map - Lesson 9

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students explore the concept of cardinal directions. In this geography lesson, students identify the compass rose on a large U. S. map and then discuss the cardinal directions.
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Eastern States Word Search

For Students 5th - 7th
In this geography word search learning exercise, students locate and circle the 13 states located in the Eastern region of the United States. A word bank is provided.
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Western States Word Search

For Students 5th - 7th
In this geography word search worksheet, students locate and circle the 11 states located in the Western region of the United States. A word bank is provided.
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Capital Cities Word Search 1

For Students 7th - 8th
For this United States capital cities word search worksheet, students search the puzzle for 12 capital cities within the United States.
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Capital Cities Word Search 2

For Students 7th - 8th
In this United States capital cities word search worksheet, students identify the names of various capital cities in the United States within the word puzzle.
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Capital Cities Word Search 3

For Students 7th - 8th
In this United States capital cities word search worksheet, students identify the names of various capital cities in the United States within the word puzzle and test their spelling abilities.
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Capital Cities Word Search 4

For Students 7th - 8th
In this United States capital cities word search worksheet, students identify the names of various capital cities in the United States within the word puzzle and test their spelling abilities.
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Florida: U.S. Geography for Kids

For Students 4th - 6th
In this Florida geography worksheet, students locate and label the important features of Florida and create icons for the economy and culture of Florida.
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U.S. States Border Canada: Crossword Puzzle

For Students 5th - 8th
In this United States history worksheet, students use the 14 clues in order to fill in the crossword puzzle with the appropriate states that border Canada as answers.
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Race and Ethnicity in the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore race and ethnicity as it is defined by the U. S. Census Bureau. They compare data from 1900, 1950, and 2000 and identify settlement patterns and changes in population. In groups, they map these changes and discuss...
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Biggest Trees in the United States

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars use the Internet (or printed sources) to locate information. They fill in missing information on a graphic organizer (chart) and use the data to answer questions. The research skills help students to develop higher order...
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Geography of China (Tibet): Dalai Lama Day Three of Five

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders research another culture.  In this geography and culture lesson, 6th graders read about the geography of Tibet, compare the United States and Tibet, use various resources to research information about Tibet and discuss...
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Community Treasures (Rivers and Trees): An Integrated Curriculum Unit

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders demonstrate an understanding of geography and its effects on lifestyles and culture. Then they apply basic economic terms and principles and identify the United States government and history. Students also identify and...
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Afghanistan Today: Civil War and Human Rights

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. They analyze the role of religion and cultural identity in shaping governments. They also examine the United States foreign...
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US Geography, The Blues

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
This instructional activity enables teachers to use blues styles and performers to think about various geographical regions of the United States. By studying different blues styles from the Mississippi Delta, Texas, and the Piedmont...
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U.S. Geography for Children

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this U.S. map activity worksheet, students observe maps of the continental United States, Hawaii, and Alaska, locate and label landforms and bodies of water, and create symbols for natural resources and places of interest. Students...
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Postmark U.S.A.

For Teachers K - 8th
Students identify and collect postmarks from across the United States. They develop a list of ways to collect postmarks, display the postmarks on a large U.S. map, and find the exact location using MapQuest.
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California's Golden History: 1848-1880

For Teachers 11th
Using a variety of online resources, learners study life and society in California during the gold rush. They use a map to identify area where gold was located, explore pre-selected websites, describe mining practices, and create an...
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They Were Born Where?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students assess where the presidents of the United States were born and analyze the role of geography in determining the outcome of presidential elections. They create graphs visualizing the birth and home states of the presidents along...
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U.S. Geography- The Northeast

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students investigate the geography of the Northeast states. In this map skills lesson, students are shown a map of the Northeast states and identify the state names and borders. Students construct individual maps of the Northeast using...
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U.S. Archaeological Sites: Geography Practice

For Students 4th - 6th
In this archaeological sites worksheet, students read about sites in the Unites States and use a map to complete a set of 7 short answer questions. 
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Louisiana State Word Jumble

For Students 4th - 5th
In this word jumble worksheet, students unscramble the letters to spell words associated with the state of Louisiana. Students spell 20 words.
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State Capitals Quiz- Social Studies Geography Lesson Plan Grades 3-6

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students take an online multiple choice quiz on the state capitals. There are fifty multiple choice questions. After the quiz is over, students can print out the results.
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Global Connections Geography Review

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
In this beginning world geography PowerPoint, students answer basic  questions about continents and oceans, as well as land and water that surround or can be found in the United States. Correct responses earn a mark on the...

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