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U.S. Geography Integrated Unit for Upper Elementary
This integrated unit of study focuses on United States geography and related skills. It includes 8 lessons and activities, including informational texts and a summative test.
These reading passages can be used for close reading and reading comprehension, as well as social studies content.
Everything needed to teach the material is included - just add pencils and crayons!
Lessons included are:
1. Latitude & Longitude
2. Relative & Absolute Location
3. Using Geography to Solve Problems
4. The United States & Its Territories
5. Major Waterways of the United States
6. Physical Regions of North America
7. Regions of the United States
8. State & Capitals Map Activity
A summative test for the unit is also included.
Lesson Overview, Answer Key, and Teaching Tips are also included, as well as suggested CCSS Reading Standards and NCSS social studies standards. 5th Grade Florida social studies standards are also included.
This unit could be used with grades 4, 5, and 6.
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How to Use This Unit
Teachers can use this unit in a number of ways.
- Social Studies Lessons
- Informational Texts
- Reading Skills
- Test Review
- Homeschool Spines
- Summer Slide Reading
Lessons include focused texts and most have at least one activity that requires students to apply what they learned in the reading.
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Flexible Use
In order to accommodate the needs or teachers and homeschool families, the lessons are included in three different formats.
1. Flipbook - The flipbook is a paper saver! It is made with 4 sheets of copy paper, printed back to back. Simply fold and staple!
2. Folded Book - In case teachers only want to use some of the lessons, they are also included in a folded book format. The folded book is made by copying the lessons back to back, cutting the pages in half, and stapling!
3. Lesson Pages - Just want a full page lesson? They are also included in a pdf as well as in Google Drive.
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Other Units & Bundle Available
Other topics are available in single units, as well as an American History bundle (U.S. Geography - 1850).
Explorers & Exploration Unit
US Government & Civics Unit
These units are also available in an American History Unit Bundle These units cover U.S. Geography, Native Americans, and Exploration through Westward Expansion. The bundle is a savings of 20% off the individual purchase price for the 7 units.
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