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Physical Geography and Landforms of the United States

3rd Grade · Social Studies · US-WV-SS

8 lessons

Goal

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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  1. Major Mountain Ranges of the United StatesUp next
  2. Great River Systems of North AmericaNot started yet
  3. The Great Lakes and Major Oceans Bordering AmericaNot started yet
  4. Plains, Plateaus, and Grasslands of the United StatesNot started yet
  5. Deserts, Canyons, and Oases of the American SouthwestNot started yet
  6. Climate Zones and Weather Patterns Across the United StatesNot started yet
  7. Using GIS and Digital Mapping ToolsYou are here
  8. Constructing Thematic Maps of the United StatesNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-wvSS.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.).