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United States Identifier

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Fifth graders examine and research a major region of the Unites States in groups of four. In addition, they locate the states, capitals, mammals and two bodies of water or mountain ranges found within their region. After the research, they create a short play or story acting and taking their mammals through a journey through their region.

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mammals, regions, the 50 states

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capitals, mammals, regions, states, social studies
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5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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3 days
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