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United States Map

For Students 4th - 12th
In this United States political map learning exercise, students examine national and state boundaries. The map also highlights the location of each of the state capitals and the national capital.
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Mapping the United States

For Students 5th - 8th
In this map of the United States worksheet, students label mountains, surrounding countries, oceans, and more. Students complete 12 tasks.
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State Capitals Fun

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders study the capitals of each state. In this social studies lesson, 3rd graders use a map of the United States to identify and locate each state's capital city. Students discuss map symbols used to identify capital cities.
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Mystery State #12

For Students 4th - 6th
What's better than learning about US geography? Having fun while your doing it! After reviewing each of the five given clues, learners attempt to name the mystery state. A great way to reinforce geography skills and deductive reasoning...
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Mystery State # 24

For Students 4th - 6th
Prepare those brains for a rousing day of learning with a fun geography activity. Your pupils use five different clues to determine the name of mystery state number 24. Where do all those potatoes come from? Idaho!
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USA Capitals Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States political map worksheet, students examine state boundaries and locations of each of the state capitals.
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US: Western Region Map

For Students 4th - 12th
In this United States Western Region worksheet, students examine the state boundaries and landforms found in this region. The map also highlights each of the state capitals.
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State Facts

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this state fact chart worksheet, students are provided with a chart showing all 50 states, their abbreviations, state bird, flower, animal, and the year of statehood. There are also basic facts about each state. The worksheet...
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Mystery State # 5

For Students 5th - 6th
Mystery state number five is none other than Utah! Quiz your kids on state knowledge while building deductive reasoning skills. They use each of the five clues to determine the name of the mystery state. A great warm up when studying...
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Mystery State #15

For Students 5th - 7th
Do you know the name of the Badger State? Using five fantastic clues, your super sleuths will determine the name of mystery state number 15. A wonderful way to warm up the class!
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Mystery State #2

For Students 4th - 6th
Which is the mystery state for today? Using five super clues, your class will work to uncover which state is being described. They'll have no problem remembering facts about Nevada after this fun warm-up activity. 
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U.S. Geography for Children: State Capitals

For Students 4th - 5th
In this United States map skills activity, students locate and label specified states and their capitals, and create icons and a map key to show something for each state that is famous. Students answer 5 questions.  
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Puerto Rico: The 51st State?

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars explore Puerto Rico.  In this Puerto Rico current events lesson plan, students conduct a Webquest to answer questions about Puerto Rico's culture.  Young scholars discuss whether Puerto Rico is a country or a state, and...
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The 50 States and its Holidays

For Teachers Pre-K - Higher Ed
Though the format of this ELL lesson plan is confusing (the standards listed are for plate tectonics, yet the objectives are for American geography and holidays), a teacher could glean some ideas from the main idea. Here, pupils complete...
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United States of America: 1860

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States historical map activity, students examine the boundaries of the states and territories of the nation in 1860. This map is unlabeled.
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United States of America: 1860

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States historical map worksheet, students examine the boundaries of the labeled states and territories of the nation in 1860.
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What State Are You In?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students identify the major U.S. cities. In this U.S. geography lesson plan, students work in pairs and use game cards to name various cities in the United States.
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Illinois State Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Illinois geography worksheet, students color and label a map of Illinois. Students study the location of the capital and where Illinois is situated in the United States. There is a black line map of the state with a grey US map...
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United States Outline Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this United States outline map worksheet, students note the political boundaries of the states that are labeled with state capitals.
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United States of America Map: Capitals

For Students 4th - 12th
In this United States outline map learning exercise, students note the political boundaries of the states that are labeled with postal abbreviation codes as well the labeled state capitals.
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Iowa State Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Iowa state map activity, students color and label the important cities and physical features. Students also study the background map that shows the location of Iowa in the United States.
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Virginia State Map

For Students 4th - 5th
For this geography of Virginia worksheet, students color the map and label major cities and physical features. Students also study a second map showing the location of the state of Virginia in the United States.
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Georgia State Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geography of Georgia worksheet, students color the map and label major cities and physical features. Students also study a second map showing the location of the state of Georgia in the United States.
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Florida State Map

For Students 4th - 5th
In this geography of Florida activity, learners color the map and label major cities and physical features. Students also study a second map showing the location of the state of Florida in the United States.