Lesson Plan
New York State Education Department

TASC Transition Curriculum: Workshop 11

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
You'll C-E-R a difference in classroom achievement after using a helpful instructional activity. Designed for economics, civics, government, and US history classes, participants practice using the CER model to craft arguments about...
Primary
US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Gazetteer Files

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Gazetteer Files provide a listing of all geographic areas for selected geographic area types. The files include geographic identifier codes, names, area measurements, and representative latitude and longitude coordinates. There...
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: u.s. States and Capitals: Penguin Hop

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Don't slip on the ice! Up to four students at a time will drill states and capitals with this engaging game of penguins hopping on icebergs. Right and wrong answers are tallied and provided at the end of the game.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs Kids: Where's Buster?: A u.s. Geography Game About the States

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Develop map and directional skills as well as skills in following a series of clues to find which U.S. state Buster is in.
Website
US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Geography Topics

For Students 9th - 10th
Geographical information from the U.S. Census Bureau: Maps and Mapping resources, Census Tract Resources, Geographic Programs, Reference Resources, and more.
Website
A&E Television

History.com: The States

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn unique facts about each American state. You can also read a more in-depth history of each state, watch videos and play a game about all the states.
Graphic
University of Texas at Austin

Perry Castaneda Library Map Collection: u.s. Maps

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site find any type of map on the U.S. and any of its states here. Great site for teachers to print out maps to use in the classroom.
Website
US Geological Survey

U.s. Geological Survey

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Geological Survey reports on the latest news affecting the earth today, as well as providing a wealth of data, reports, and information.
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: u.s.a.: State Capitals Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the state capitals of the United States.
Handout
Teacher Oz

Teacher Oz: 50 States of the u.s.a.

For Students 9th - 10th
A site with information such as maps, flags and songs of each of the 50 states in the US.
Article
US Department of State

U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With Chile

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and Chile. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Handout
Johns Hopkins University

John Hopkins University: Color Landform Atlas of the u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from John Hopkins University provides detailed maps of and physical information on each of the 50 states. Maps range from relief maps to satellite images, to historical maps.
Lesson Plan
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: u.s. Geography: The Midwest

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A great activity for researching the geography of the Midwest States. Includes specific instructions, vocabulary, evaluation tips, and academic standards.
Handout
US Department of State

U.s. Department of State: Aruba

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State profiles the Caribbean country of Aruba covering the topics of people, geography, economy, government, politics, and foreign relations. (May 11, 2010)
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: u.s.a.: States Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your geography knowledge by taking this interactive quiz over the Unites States of America.
Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: u.s. History Map Interactive

For Students 9th - 10th
Become a geography whiz as you learn how the United States was settled. Discover how the continent was irrevocably changed by European colonization, the events that caused the wholesale displacement and decimation of the land's original...
Handout
Other

National Atlas of the United States

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Atlas of the United States provides comprehensive information collected by the Federal Government and delivered through interactive maps. Select from a variety of scientific, societal, and historical information to be...
Graphic
US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: State & County Quick Facts: Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts about the population demographics of Texas, categories of businesses, and basic geography.
Handout
US Department of State

Us Department of State: Archive: Argentina

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. State Department provides extensive information on Argentina at this site, including data on the population, geography, government and economy. (March 2012)
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PBS

Pbs Teachers: China u.s. Quiz: Test Your China Iq

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge of Chinese and U.S. geography, government, and economics with this 13-question interactive quiz. Discover which country outdoes the other in military strength, consumer health and spending, and other similar categories.
Handout
US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Quick Facts: Colorado

For Students 9th - 10th
A table of current statistical information on people, businesses, and geography in Colorado and how it compares to the United States as a whole, taken from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Interactive
ABCya

Ab Cya: Geography Practice: Usa Puzzle Map

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Assemble a puzzle of the United States to test your knowledge of its geography.
Handout
Utah Education Network

Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Physical Geography of Utah

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the physical geography of the state.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: 50 States Part 2 Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this lesson, learners combine psychomotor skills and geography as they travel from Montana to Wyoming. As students travel from state to state, they learn regional facts and state capitals. Learners perform physical tasks highlighting...