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Geography Word Mat

Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher

"Geography Word Mat" is written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 7-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.

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Geography Word Mat
Geography Word Mat

Geography word mat for 2nd to 5th grade: 16 map and place terms with an icon and a kid-friendly definition, from continent to region. Part of our Geography Awareness Week holiday activities collection.

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How do I use this resource?

Keep a copy in each child's folder during map lessons. Children can use it to check spelling and meaning when they write about maps and places.

What students will practice

  • Builds 2nd to 5th grade students' map skills: directions, map keys and scales, continents, oceans and the regions of the United States.
  • Gives children a picture word bank to check while they read, talk and write.
  • Made for 2nd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.


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FAQ

How do I use the Geography Word Mat?

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Keep a copy in each child's folder during map lessons. Children can use it to check spelling and meaning when they write about maps and places.

What is the Geography Word Mat?

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One page with 16 terms in a grid: continent, ocean, equator, hemisphere, compass rose, map key, scale, latitude, longitude, globe, island, peninsula, river, mountain, climate and region. Each has a small icon and a short definition, such as climate, the usual weather of a place over many years.

Can I use the Geography Word Mat at home and in the classroom?

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Yes. We made it for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.

How many 2nd Grade to 5th Grade Geography Awareness Week resources are there?

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2 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 30 Geography Awareness Week resources in all, from Preschool to 5th Grade, gathered on our Geography Awareness Week activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

What age are Geography Awareness Week resources for?

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These are written for 2nd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 7-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Can I use these Geography Awareness Week resources for homeschool?

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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 2nd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.

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Resource Details

Grade2nd Grade to 5th Grade
SubjectResources
TopicHoliday Activities
Pages1 page
DifficultyMedium

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