America’s Gateway: Learning about the 50 States

GeoHistory
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
In this project based and hands on lesson, students will explore and learn about states other than their home state. This lesson will promote a virtual journey to learn about a state’s geography, its history, places of interest, and interesting facts. The students will create a lapbook and then present their project to the class. This lesson contains adaptations for diverse learners (ELLs).
Author: 
Seema Jolly
Grade Range: 
5
Duration: 
6-8 class periods
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
application/pdf iconTeacher Instructions
Student Materials: 
application/pdf iconStudent Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
application/pdf iconTemplates for the Lapbook
application/pdf iconUnited States map (unlabeled states)
application/pdf iconUnited States map (states labeled)
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners: 
application/pdf iconVocabulary Cards
application/pdf iconVocabulary Test
Standards
National Geography Standards: 
4: The physical and human characteristics of places
14: How human actions modify the physical environment
15: How physical systems affect human systems