United States Geography Teacher Resources

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the state map of North Carolina. Students fill in the state capital, the major cities, and other state attractions.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the state of New Mexico. Students fill in the state capital, major cities, and other state attractions.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the state of Connecticut, and fill in the state capital, major cities, and other major attractions.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the map of Michigan. Students then fill in the capital city, major cities, and other state attractions.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the map of Maine. Students fill in the capital city, major cities, and other state attractions.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the state map of Montana. Students fill in the capital city, the major cities, and other state attractions.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the map of Vermont. Students fill in the state capital, the major cities, and other state attractions.

In this Texas map worksheet, students locate and label key features of Texas on the map and create icons to symbolize the economy and culture of Texas.

Students investigate geography by completing games with classmates. In this United States of America lesson, students examine a map of North America and identify the borders of Mexico and Canada as well as the Pacific and Atlantic....

Students create a state map using Playdoh. In this hands-on state geography lesson, students work in groups to form a three-dimensional  map of their state using Playdoh made at home following a (given) recipe. Students use four colors...

In this social studies worksheet, 4th graders answer multiple choice questions on state maps, city maps, road maps, political maps, and more. Students complete 25 multiple choice questions.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the state of Indiana and fill in the state capital, major cities, and other attractions in the state.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the state of Nevada. Students then fill in the state capital, major cities, and other state attractions for the state.

In this state maps worksheet, students identify the map of Pennsylvania. Students fill in the state capital, the major cities, and other state attractions.

Here is another in the interesting series of lessons that use the special State Quarters as a learning tool. During this lesson, pupils learn about lighthouses, maps, the cardinal directions on a compass, and U.S. geography. There are...

Sixth graders explore agriculture by examining world geography. In this pecan cultivation lesson, 6th graders identify the history of the famous nut and the impact it has on the U.S. economy, diet and human body. Students define...

Students discover the history of their state by working in a group.  In this U.S. history lesson, students investigate the state of Arkansas by reading their textbook and participating in art activities.  Students discover the geography...

First graders explore the geography of Montana by analyzing geographic maps of the area. In this Native American reservation lesson, 1st graders discuss the similarities and differences between reservations in the state of Montana....

Students discover where certain states are located and what the look like. They look for their information on a web site. Each student is assigned a state which they must research then present to the entire class.

Students explore Civil Rights by reading several books in class. In this Underground Railroad lesson plan, students discuss The Story of Henry Box Brown and identify the location and functionality of the Underground Railroad. Students...

Students become familiar with the states. They study capitols, mottos, nicknames, and other various details. They create group projects that be presented to the class.

Students research agricultural products of the Midwest. In this Midwest lesson, students watch a video about the geography of the Midwest, discuss how topographical features were formed and review the agricultural products the Midwest...

Fifth graders apply the Five Themes of Geography as they relate to the U.S., the world, and specific places in United States history. They recognize and label geographical locations on a map of the United States.

Students explore the United States. In this U.S. geography and expository writing activity, students select a place in the United States to research.  Students take notes and create a travel "folder," or brochure, using the information...