Intro to United States Geography 5-E Lesson | US Locations Map Practice | Google

This lesson explores the physical geography and key locations in the United States. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E format is easy for you to use! Introduce key vocabulary, then students to track down “Fugitive Stickman” in a fun, mental mapping warm-up activity. Fill-in notes accompany the lesson. Next, examine different types of U.S. maps to explore US geography with an ”Investigate” activity. Then, take labeling maps to the next level! Students create a detailed map of the United States, using only absolute & relative location clues. Digital, interactive map practice activities are also included. Finally, check for understanding and assess learning with an exit ticket quiz. Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!

Includes Google Resources: Digital & Print

• Guided 5-E Slides Lesson
• Fill-in Notes
• Map Practice Activities
• Teacher Story Script
• Exit Ticket Quiz
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Reference Guide

5-E Guided Lesson:

1. Engage: Vocabulary & Fill-in Notes
2. Explore: ”Fugitive Stickman” Mental Map Activity
3. Explain: ”Investigate” Map Activity
4. Elaborate: ”United States Map Challenge” Activity
5. Evaluate: Exit Ticket Quiz

Vocabulary:

• Appalachian Mts., Rocky Mts., Sierra Nevada, Mississippi River, Rio Grande, Missouri River, Colorado River, Great Lakes, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Oceans, Great Salt Lake, Florida Peninsula, Great Plains, Coastal Plains, Washington DC, Washington State, New York City, Hawaii, Alaska, Los Angeles, Denver, Mojave Desert, Canada, Mexico, Central Lowlands, Mental Map, Compass Rose, Cardinal Directions, Intermediate Directions, Location

Aligned with Social Studies Standards: CCSS, TEKS, ELPS, and NCSS

Total Pages:  55

Time:  1 Hour

Grades:  4-10