Texas Map Skills Activity - US Geography Practice

These engaging map activities focus on the geography of Texas. First, students examine physical and political maps to solve clues about Texas geography. Then, a drag-and-drop challenge assesses their learning of the state’s major cities, bodies of water, regions, and landforms. The easy-to-follow instructions make these activities a fun way to integrate mapping into your curriculum. Everything you need is included!

Digital Resources:

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

Texas Regions & Neighbors:

Mexico, Oklahoma, Louisiana, New Mexico, Arkansas, Mountains & Basins, Great Plains, North Central Plains, Coastal Plains

Landforms:

Davis Mts, Guadalupe Mts, Edwards Plateau, Stockton Plateau, Llano Estacado, Rio Grande Valley, Gulf Coastal Plain, Hill Country, Caprock Escarpment, Balcones Escarpment

Bodies of Water:

Rio Grande, Red River, Canadian River, Pecos River, Brazos River, Colorado River, Galveston Bay, Lake Texoma, Toledo Bend Reservoir, Gulf of America

Major Cities:

Amarillo, Lubbock, El Paso, Midland, Fort Worth, Dallas, Waco, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Laredo, Corpus Christi, Galveston, Brownsville

Aligned with Social Studies Standards:

• CCSS, TEKS, ELPS & NCSS

Grades: 4-8

Time: 90 minutes

Pages: 21