How the West Was One: A Layered Book

GeoLiteracy
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
In this lesson, students learn about the land, cultures, and economy of the American West by making a booklet about the different states in the region.
Author: 
Sara Jenkins
Grade Range: 
4-5
Duration: 
1 class period
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
application/pdf iconTeacher Instructions
Student Materials: 
application/pdf iconExample of Layered Book
application/pdf iconRegions of the United States (labeled) (color)
application/pdf iconUnited States map (for book)
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners: 
application/pdf iconTeacher Instructions with ELL Adapatations
application/pdf iconStudent Worksheets and Assessments for ELL Lesson
application/pdf iconVocabulary Cards
Standards
Arizona Geography Concepts: 
1: The World in Spatial Terms
2: Places and Regions
National Geography Standards: 
4: The physical and human characteristics of places