Plains, Plateaus, and Grasslands of the United States

Physical Geography and Landforms of the United States

3rd Grade·Social Studies·US-WV-SS

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Locate the Great Plains, Central Lowlands, and Colorado Plateau, explaining their key physical features.

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Physical Geography and Landforms of the United States

3rd Grade · Social Studies · US-WV-SS

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Explore the major mountain ranges, water systems, landforms, and climate zones across the United States while learning to analyze and create thematic maps.

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SS.4.8West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All ages

Describe and locate examples of the major physical features of the United States (e.g., bodies of water, mountains, rivers, grasslands, oases, etc.) using references and technology (e.g., atlas, globe, geographic information system, etc.).