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Our States, My State

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Here is a very nice lesson on the shape of the United States, and the shapes of the individual states for your young geographers. They utilize worksheets embedded in the plan to color in a variety of states and to become familiar with the four cardinal directions used on a map. The activities in the plan are well-thought-out, and this activity should be very enjoyable.

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louisiana, the 50 states, united states geography

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louisiana, states, united states geography, shapes of states, social studies
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Grade
K - 1st
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Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
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