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Activity Overview


It is important for students to know the locations of the states on a map, and the capital cities of each state. Filling out a blank map or creating a map from scratch helps students retain information in a more concrete way. For this activity, students will create a poster showing the Southwest states, capitals, and any major bodies of water. Students will also add illustrations that apply to the Southwest. Students may use a map of the United States, or use the individual states template provided to create their own map.


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Template and Class Instructions

(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)



Due Date:

Objective: Create a map of the Southwest region, including the state names, capital cities, and illustrations.

Student Instructions

  1. Click “Start Assignment”.
  2. Fill in the blank map of the Southwest, including states and capitals OR create a map of your own using the individual states provided. Use the "search" bar to find regions and states.
  3. Add illustrations throughout the map as desired to make it more colorful and interesting.

Lesson Plan Reference

Common Core Standards
  • CCSS: W.4.7 - Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
  • CCSS: RI.4.4 - Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
  • CCSS: RI.4.7 - Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
  • CCSS: RI.4.10 - By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
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Activity Overview


It is important for students to know the locations of the states on a map, and the capital cities of each state. Filling out a blank map or creating a map from scratch helps students retain information in a more concrete way. For this activity, students will create a poster showing the Southwest states, capitals, and any major bodies of water. Students will also add illustrations that apply to the Southwest. Students may use a map of the United States, or use the individual states template provided to create their own map.


Template and Class Instructions

(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)



Due Date:

Objective: Create a map of the Southwest region, including the state names, capital cities, and illustrations.

Student Instructions

  1. Click “Start Assignment”.
  2. Fill in the blank map of the Southwest, including states and capitals OR create a map of your own using the individual states provided. Use the "search" bar to find regions and states.
  3. Add illustrations throughout the map as desired to make it more colorful and interesting.

Lesson Plan Reference

Common Core Standards
  • CCSS: W.4.7 - Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
  • CCSS: RI.4.4 - Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
  • CCSS: RI.4.7 - Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
  • CCSS: RI.4.10 - By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
Switch to: Common CoreArizonaCaliforniaColoradoFloridaGeorgiaIowaKansasMarylandMassachusettsNebraskaNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioOklahomaPennsylvaniaTexasUtah




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