You and your students can use the map key on each map to add symbols showing features your class is studying. Show the class a completed map key with symbols and descriptions and have students add the symbols to their own map keys. Here are a few symbols you can include:

State Outline Map Activities

• Activity Ideas for using the outline maps.
• Mystery States — Use these activities to help your students get to know U.S. states.
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Florida
  • Hawaii
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Maine
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Montana
  • Texas
  • West Virginia

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