Description

SOL 2.11 Geographic Features of the United States & North America Activities for Google Classroom Digital Resources

Looking for engaging, no-prep U.S. geography activities for 2nd grade? These interactive Google Slides™ are aligned to the 2023 Virginia SOL 2.11 standard and make learning geographic features of North America fun and meaningful.

This digital social studies resource includes editable reading passages and drag-and-drop map tasks covering major U.S. rivers, mountain ranges, and bordering countries. It’s perfect for your geography, social studies, or civics block and can be used with Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Schoology, or Canvas.

What Digital Geographic Features of the U.S. Activities are Included?

This product includes:

• Editable reading passage
• Drag-&-drop: locate the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Canada, and Mexico on a map
• Drag-&-drop: match the definition to vocabulary term (Appalachian Mountains, Great Lakes, Rocky Mountains, Mississippi River, Rio Grande, James River)
• Drag-&-drop: locate the Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains on a map
• Drag-&-drop: locate the Rio Grande, James River, and Mississippi River on a map
• Drag-&-drop: locate the Great Lakes on a map
  Drag-&-drop: find real-life images using Google Image Search of all the geography earlier listed.

What Do I Receive?

A PDF containing a direct link to the Google Slides™ resource.

An answer key to ensure quick and accurate grading.

Why do Teachers Love these U.S. Geography Activities?

• Time-Saving: Ready-to-use digital format

• Engaging: Hands-on, interactive tasks

• Versatile: Works with many learning platforms

• Standards-Aligned: Supports geography objectives clearly and effectively

Why Will Your Students Love these U.S. Geography Activities?

• Interactive: Drag-and-drop makes it feel like a game

• Visual: Clean, simple layout with helpful visuals

• Relatable: Real-world images and maps

• Thought-Provoking: Promotes critical thinking and spatial understanding

What Do I Need?

Devices: Works seamlessly on laptops, Chromebooks, and iPads (Google Slides app recommended for iPads).

Google Account: Access the activities easily with Google Slides.

What Standards Are Covered?

This resource covers the following 2nd Grade Virginia SOL Social Studies 2023 Standards:

Aligned to Virginia Studies 2023 SOL 2.11:
Students will identify major geographic features of North America, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and mountain ranges, and understand their significance.