United States Map Practice Activities | Intro to US Geography | Microsoft

End the cycle of bored students copying from books to label maps! First, students analyze various physical & political maps to solve clues about US geography. Then, a drag & drop challenge assesses their learning of the locations. This resource also includes a printable worksheet that takes labeling maps to the next level! Students create a U.S. map using only absolute & relative location clues – NO reference maps needed! Easy-to-follow directions make these activities a fun way to integrate mapping into your curriculum! Print & interactive, digital versions of the materials are included. Made for traditional in-class learning or digital 1:1 classrooms. Everything you need is included!

Includes Microsoft Resources: Digital & Print

• 5 Digital, Interactive Map Activities
• Printable Map Worksheet
• "Where is it?" Clues Worksheet
• Answer Keys
• 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

Grades: 5-12

Time: 1 hour

Pages: 17