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Comparing Physical and Political Maps of New England
Contrast how physical maps show landforms and elevation while political maps show state boundaries, borders, and cities.
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Geography of New England and North America
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Locate the Northeast region, identify the six New England states, and analyze major physical landforms and bodies of water.
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Learning standards covered
3.T2.1Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeOn a physical map of North America, use cardinal directions, map scales, legends, and titles to locate the Northeast region and identify important physical features (e.g., rivers, lakes, ocean shoreline, capes and bays, and mountain ranges).
3.T2.2Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeOn a political map of the current United States, locate the New England states (Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine).