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The United States and Its Capitals Lesson PlanThe United States and Its Capitals Lesson Plan
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The United States and Its Capitals

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Have your class learn about the fifty states in the United States and their capital cities. Learners play matching games, complete quizzes, and a variety of activities in order to cement their knowledge of the states.

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state capitals, the 50 states, the united states

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fifty states, states and capitals, united states, social studies
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Grade
5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Modeling
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