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States And Capitals
In this states and capitals learning exercise, students research, analyze and memorize the fifty United States states and their capitals. Students complete a word scramble puzzle containing the fifty states and capitals.
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Projects For USA Units
Young scholars study different regions of the United states through interdisciplinary activities. This lesson presents very creative, artistic ways for students to explore the variety of regions found in the United States.
Little 10 Robot
Geography Drive USA™
A trivia-style virtual road trip in which the player's car is moved from state to state as questions are correctly answered. Ideally, a player would learn about different states by reading the simple brochures available in the...
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Mapping the United States
In this map of the United States learning exercise, students label mountains, surrounding countries, oceans, and more. Students complete 12 tasks.
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States and Capitals of the United States
Students label states and capitals on a United States map and complete research on one of the states. In this states lesson plan, students fill in the states on blank maps.
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Washington, D.C.: Capital of the United States
In this Washington, D.C. instructional activity, learners fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the answers to thirteen facts about the capital of the United States.
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The United States and Canada Review Worksheet and Study Guide
In this geography skills worksheet, students respond to 34 short answer questions about the geographic features and climates found in the United States and Canada.
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HOW ABOUT A T-BONE?
Students investigate the events that created the historical context for the Progressive Era in the United States. They evaluate the conflicts of business and common people of the time. The research is done using primary and secondary...
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United States Map
In this United States political map worksheet, 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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Mystery State #12
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
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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Write in the Correct States
In this states worksheet, students fill out a crossword puzzle as they figure out the capitals to fifty states found in the United States of America.
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Capital Penguin
Hop across the country like a penguin from ice floe to ice floe using an interactive video game. Acting as a penguin, learners match capitals to their states. Game features allow teachers to set up competitions and check learning progress.
Federal Reserve Bank
Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building
How tall is the Empire State Building? Lead your class through a collaborative estimation activity to determine the number of quarters it would take to reach the top and teach the following concepts: human capital, human resources,...
National Endowment for the Humanities
American Diplocmacy in World War II
The end of World War II saw the world deeply changed over the last few years. Four thorough lessons explore post-war Europe, America, and Asia through reading assignments and discussion questions about the Grand Alliance and the signing...
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State Facts
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 #15
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 # 44
Problem solving comes in all shapes and sizes. Here is a short problem-solving activity that requires learners to use five clues to determine the name of mystery state number 44. Do you know from which state Elvis hails?
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Mystery State #2
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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The 50 States and its Holidays
Though the format of this ELL lesson 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 a...
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Capitals, Oceans, And Border States
Young scholars 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....
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States and Capitals Unit
Fifth graders explore the regions, states, and capitals that make up the United States. Through the five lessons in this unit students locate and name the fifty states and their capitals.
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State Capitals
In this state capitals worksheet, students fill in a crossword puzzle as they figure out the capitals to the fifty states of the United States.
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Puerto Rico: The 51st State?
Learners explore Puerto Rico. In this Puerto Rico current events lesson, students conduct a Webquest to answer questions about Puerto Rico's culture. Learners discuss whether Puerto Rico is a country or a state, and defend their...