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Map Your State: Regions of Arizona Lesson PlanMap Your State: Regions of Arizona Lesson Plan
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Map Your State: Regions of Arizona

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Fourth graders define vocabulary and locate physical features on maps.  In this mapping lesson, 4th graders explore regions of Arizona through landforms found on topographic maps.  Students research the history and culture of the region.  Students write an imaginary story using the information about Arizona gathered.

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4th
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English Language Arts
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