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Lesson Plan: What Is the United States of America?

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6-8Activities for ChildrenEducation ProgramK-5Lesson PlansSpanish American WarAudience GroupResource Type
2020-11-02
Students use maps to explore the concept of the United States of America as a nation and to learn about its geographic boundaries over time.
Students color in a map, while the teacher leads a PowerPoint-guided lesson and discussion of geographic expansion from the colonial period through today.
  • One class period, 35-45 minutes total