Social Studies
Activities
SEPTEMBER FOCUS
STATE STANDARDS
Identify all 50 states and capitals
Define basic geography vocabulary such as concepts of location, direction, distance, scale, movement, and region using appropriate words and diagrams.
"Oh say can we see..."
Do you know where all 50 states are on the map? Do you know Oregon's capital? What about Maine's capital? Try your luck in identifying the states and capitals in this quick game. Start with 10 states then work your way to identifying all 50!!
All about the USA
Have you mastered your states and capitals yet? Well this website gives you plenty of opportunities to learn them for good! Start with state recognition at the beginner level and see if you can make it to level 9 which is cartographer (someone who makes maps). What about capitals? Work your way starting at level 1 and see if you can make it to level 4! Don't forget to turn on your speakers if you have them these states TALK to you!! Good luck :)
USA State Capitals
No need to make up flash cards...they're already made for you on this great site! Practice with the flash cards then test your knowledge and see if you can match all 50 states and capitals in a game of concentration.
COSETTE POSKO
5th Grade Teacher
Harold Oliver Intermediate School