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National Parks, Landmarks, and Historic Sites in the West

The American West: Environment, Hazards, and Landmarks

3rd Grade·Social Studies·US-MA-SS

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Identify world-renowned natural landmarks and historic sites across the West, including Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Yosemite National Parks.

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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.