Northeast Region Map Skills Activity - US Regional Geography Practice

These engaging map activities feature the Northeast region of the United States. First, students examine physical and political maps of the Northeast to solve clues about US geography. Then, a drag-and-drop challenge assesses their learning of the region’s states, capitals, bodies of water, and landforms.

The easy-to-follow instructions make these activities a fun way to integrate mapping into your curriculum. Say goodbye to bored students simply copying from textbooks to label maps! Everything you need is included!

Digital Resources:

• 4 Map Clues Activities
• 4 Map Challenge Activities
• Answer Keys
• Teacher Guide

States:

Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware

Landforms:

Appalachian Mts, Adirondacks, Green Mountains, White Mountains, Catskills, Allegheny Plateau, Cape May, Cape Cod, Long Island, Delaware Peninsula, Martha’s Vineyard

Bodies of Water:

Potomac River, Delaware River, Hudson River, Connecticut River, Kennebec River, St. Lawrence River, Atlantic Ocean, Lake Erie, Lake Ontario, NJ/NY Harbor, Massachusetts Bay, Niagara Falls

Capital Cities:

Washington, DC, Portland, Maine, Burlington, VT, Manchester, NH, Boston, MA, Bridgeport, CT, Newark, NJ, Wilmington, DE, Baltimore, Maryland, Albany, NY, Philadelphia, PA, Providence, RI

Aligned with Social Studies Standards:

• CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

Grades: 4-8

Time: 90 minutes

Pages: 21