United States Geography Create a Map Activity | Solve Location Clues | USA

Take map making to the next level and end the cycle of bored students copying from a book to label maps! Challenge your class to think critically and create a map of the United States by solving absolute and relative location clues - NO reference maps needed! Easy-to-follow directions make this a fun way to integrate mapping in your classroom! Everything you need is included!

Includes Printable Resources: Microsoft & PDF

• Printable Map Worksheet
• "Where is it?" Clues Worksheet
• Answer Key
• Teacher Reference Guide

Locations Covered:

• Appalachian Mts., Rocky Mts., Sierra Nevada, Mississippi River, Rio Grande, Missouri River, Colorado River, Great Lakes, Pacific Ocean, Atlantic Oceans, Great Salt Lake, Florida Peninsula, Great Plains, Coastal Plains, Washington DC, Washington State, New York City, Hawaii, Alaska, Los Angeles, Denver, Mojave Desert, Canada, Mexico, Central Lowlands

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

Total Pages:  4

Time:  1 Hour

Grades:  5-12