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Title card for 'Regions of the United States West Map Challenges' with a map and logo.
The West US Map Challenges - Regions of the United States Geography Activities
Map of the United States with state capitals labeled, educational materials on screen, and text about practice activities.
Comparison of political and physical maps of the United States with labels and a cartoon character.
Educational materials on a wooden surface including maps and worksheets about the Western region of the United States.
Educational materials on a wooden surface including maps and labels for the United States West region.

The West US Map Challenges - Regions of the United States Geography Activities

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These engaging map activities feature the Western region of the United States. First, students examine physical and political maps of the West 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:

  • Colorado, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Hawaii, Alaska

 

Landforms:

  • Great Basin, Rocky Mts, Sierra Nevada, Alaskan Range, Cascade Range, Coastal Ranges, Aleutian Islands, Columbia Plateau, Colorado Plateau, Mojave Desert, San Joaquin Valley

 

Bodies of Water:

  • Arctic Ocean, Bering Sea, Gulf of Alaska, Pacific Ocean, Great Salt Lake, Columbia River, Colorado River, Sacramento River, San Joaquin River, Snake River, Missouri River

 

Capital Cities:

  • Denver, Colorado, Sacramento, California, Boise, Idaho, Helena, Montana, Carson City, Nevada, Salem, Oregon, Salt Lake City, Utah, Olympia, Washington, Cheyenne, Wyoming, Honolulu, Hawaii, Juneau, Alaska

 

Microsoft and Google Compatible

 

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

 

Grades: 4-8

Time: 90 minutes

Pages: 21