Looking for a map of the Unites States of America? Look no further than this printable map designed to accompany your geography instruction and to give map skills a boost. 

 

Concepts

united states map, map skills, outline maps, state capitals, the united states, united states geography

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Assess your class members' knowledge of the 50 states and/or capitals by filling in the blank spaces on the map
• Play a matching game in which pupils randomly pull a a state's name or capital out of a container and identify locate it on the map
• Study the different regions of the USA and color the map according to your findings 

Classroom Considerations

• Copies are required 
• Scholars should be familiar with the states that make up the United States of America 

Pros

• The map is large for easy viewing
• All states are printed on one page 

Cons

• Some states are too small to add labels
• Lines are not provided which can make writing untidy and difficult to read 

Common Core

RH.6-8.7