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United States Map- Map Legend/City Symbols Lesson PlanUnited States Map- Map Legend/City Symbols Lesson Plan
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United States Map- Map Legend/City Symbols

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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.

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symbols, literary devices, cities, legends, map skills

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city, legend, Map, map skills, symbols, social studies
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Grade
2nd - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins

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