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United States Map Lesson

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Students explore basic map skills. In this United States geography lesson, students define "country" and "state," locate their state on a United States map, and identify and trace state boundaries defining their state and surrounding areas.

 

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map symbols, map skills, the 50 states

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map symbols, state boundaries, states, united states map skills, social studies
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Grade
1st - 2nd
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice

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