Finding the States

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Objective

I can locate the states on a map of the United States.

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Warm-up video

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    The United States of America is comprised of 50 states, each with its own capital city.

  2. 2

    Montgomery is the capital of Alabama, and Juneau is the capital of Alaska.

  3. 3

    Sacramento is the capital of California, while Denver is the capital of Colorado.

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Practice

3 questions

1

Name three states that are mentioned in the song.

2

Which of these states is located in the southern part of the United States?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Name the state that has Atlanta as its capital.

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