1. Learning to locate states on a map
First Grade Geography
Learning to locate states on a map

2. Objectives
Students will be able to locate a state on the given map of the United States.
Students will be able to read the map of the United States.

3. Pre-Assessment
The next slide that will appear on the screen is going to have a basic map of the United States on it with the states labeled.

4. 1. Please go to the tools palette. 2
1. Please go to the tools palette. 2. Next, please go to the pointer tools. 3. Finally, point to the state you are from.

5. Introduction: Learning the 50 States on the map

6. 1. First go to the tools palette, and then go to the pencil tool. 2
1. First go to the tools palette, and then go to the pencil tool. 2. Next, I am going to call on you and I will ask you to write the abbreviation for the following states: Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Arizona, Montana

7. Extension: Worksheet
Directions: Below, read each question carefully. Write the number of the question followed by the answer in the message text box.
Name at least 4 out of the 8 states we went over in class today:
What is the abbreviation for Ohio?
What is the abbreviation for Washington and Oregon?
What is the abbreviation for Montana, Arizona, and Utah?
What is the abbreviation for Nevada, California, and Idaho?