Mapping a Western State: Mountains, Rivers, Parks, and Map Elements

The American West: Environment, Hazards, and Landmarks

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Construct a comprehensive map of a Western state showing major mountain ranges, waterways, national parks, and historic landmarks with complete map elements.

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The American West: Environment, Hazards, and Landmarks

3rd Grade · Social Studies · US-MA-SS

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Examine the environmental hazards of the West, community disaster response, iconic national parks, and physical mapping skills.

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4.T4e.5Massachusetts Social Studies Standards · 5th Grade

Using resources such as print and online atlases, or state websites, construct a map of a state in the West region that provides information about physical features (e.g., waterways and mountains), important landmarks, national parks, and historic sites and that includes a title, scale, compass, and map key.