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UNITED STATES - LAND (PHYSIOGRAPHIC) REGIONS

This section provides activities on the eight physiographic land regions of the United States (coastal plain, interior lowlands etc.)

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Eight United States Land Regions Infographic and Outline Map

Description: This awesome .pdf contains a beautifully illustrated map of the eight United States land regions with icons of various landforms and attractions found in each. It also contains a regions outline map on page 2.

Type: Map Exercise

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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Eight United States Land Regions - Road Trip Across America

Description: This awesome activity includes eight pdfs. - one for each of America's eight land regions. The .pdf includes a giant windshield in which students should draw a scene they would see if they were on a road trip through each region. For example, if a student were to drive through the Basin and Range region, they might draw a desert landscape, or arches, or interesting rock formations. On the second page, students will find four "welcome to.." signs. Students should indicate four states they might drive through in each region. For example, in the basin and range region, students might design a "Welcome to Arizona" sign or a "Welcome to Utah" design.

Type: Map Exercise

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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National Parks Interactive Map

Description: This section features an interactive map of America's 58 national parks. Clicking on the map allows students to learn about the national park of interest, as well as watch a narrated video. Students can learn about Yellowstone, Yosemite, Death Valley, Everglades, Denali, Rocky Mountain, Arches, and many more. Perfect for state reports or reports on America's national parks.

Type: Interactive Map or Tour

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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The Atlantic Coastal Plain Reading Comprehension - Printable

Description: This activity requires includes a reading passage and six multiple choice questions. The answers are included in the PDF.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

The Appalachian Mountains Reading Comprehension - Printable

Description: This activity requires includes a reading passage and six multiple choice questions. The answers are included in the PDF.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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The Interior Lowlands Reading Comprehension - Printable

Description: This activity requires includes a reading passage and six multiple choice questions. The answers are included in the PDF. PASSAGE LENGTH: 316 Words; LEXILE: 1010

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

The Great Plains Reading Comprehension - Printable

Description: This activity requires includes a reading passage and seven multiple choice questions. The answers are included in the PDF.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Printable Activity

Grade Levels: 5, 6

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Great Plains Reading Comprehension - Online

Description: This resource includes a short passage and four multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text.

Type: Reading comprehension

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 2, 3, 4, 5

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Use as Assessment on Google Classroom.

Regions and Rivers Assessment for Google Classroom

Description: This is a 30-item assessment on the eight physiographic regions and eight important United States rivers.

Type: Social Studies Fun

Format: Online Activity

Grade Levels: 6, 7 +

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