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America’s Gateway: Learning about the 50 States
GeoHistory
GeoLiteracy
GeoSTEM
ELL
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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:
Teacher Instructions
Student Materials:
Student Worksheets, Assessments, and Answer Keys
Templates for the Lapbook
United States map (unlabeled states)
United States map (states labeled)
Materials to Assist Teachers and English Language Learners:
Vocabulary Cards
Vocabulary 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
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