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Unit 1, Chapter 1: America's Land

Updated 8-26-15
In this chapter, students will study regions of the United States, our country's geography and resources, and map skills. Check out the links below for additional information on this chapter.
  • Unit 1 Family Letter - An overview of Unit 1 with reading suggestions.
  • Chapter 1 Organizer - This is a copy of the blank chapter organizer and study guide (notes).
  • Map Skills Assignment - Latitude, longitude, directions assignment.
  • World Map Assignment - Checklist for world map assignment.
  • Geography PowerPoint - The 5 themes of geography.
  • History Alive Resources - Chapter 1

Below are summaries of each lesson from Chapter 1. These can be a very useful resource to study for tests.
  • Chapter 1, Lesson 1 Summary
  • Chapter 1, Lesson 2 Summary
  • Chapter 1, Lesson 3 Summary
  • Chapter 1, Lesson 4 Summary

Mr. Bowen's Practice Quizzes
  • Chapter 1 Vocabulary Flashcards/Games
  • Chapter 1 Review Quiz
  • Chapter 1 Vocabulary Quiz

Landforms
  • United States Landforms and Features Map Puzzle
  • Landforms Glossary and Pictures
  • Landforms Rags to Riches Game
  • Landforms Quiz 1
  • Landforms Quiz 2

Continents, Latitude/Longitude
  • Continents Practice 1
  • Continents Practice 2
  • Continents and Oceans Practice
  • Latitude and Longitude Rags to Riches Game
  • Latitude and Longitude Game
  • Latitude and Longitude Game 2
  • Latitude and Longitude Treasure Hunt
  • International Pizza Delivery Game (longitude and latitude)
  • Latitude and Longitude Quiz
  • Mapping Our World (interactive lesson)
  • Earth's Hemispheres

More Map Skills
  • Map and Globe Skills Quiz
  • Maps Review Jeopardy
  • Compare Historical Maps
  • Read Parallel Timelines
  • Interpret Cultural Maps
  • Read a Land Use and Resources Map
  • Read Elevation Maps
  • Read a Population Map
  • Use Map Scales
  • Time Zones
  • Using Map Scale to Approximate Distance
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