SS.3.G.2.4

Describe the physical features of the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.

Remarks

Examples are lakes, rivers, oceans, mountains, deserts, plains, and grasslands.
General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 3
Strand: Geography
Standard: Places and Regions
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
5021050: Social Studies Grade 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
7721014: Access Social Studies - Grade 3 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
SS.3.G.2.AP.4: Recognize major physical features of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

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Lesson Plans

The Physical Features and Natural Resources of the Everglades- Let's Protect It!:

This lesson will allow the students to describe how citizens demonstrate civility, cooperation, volunteerism, and other civic virtues to protect one of the unique physical features on Earth, the Everglades, and the natural resources found there.

Type: Lesson Plan

Mapping Features of the U.S.A:

In this lesson, students will label different geographic features, as well as natural and man-made landmarks and symbols around the United States.

Type: Lesson Plan

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