Teaching with Rodriguez

Using any atlas students explore the major physical features of the United States. Identify major US rivers, mountains, surrounding countries, and regions.

The United States of America is composed of multiple states that have their own culture, economy and physical features. Traveling across America may feel like entering unique countries! Complete research for your state in order to create a travel brochure including on geography, culture, and economy. Includes directions for short summaries, how to find images, citing websites, and brochure rubric!

Using any US Atlas, students are asked to identify the climates, populations, capitals, economic activities, and other physical features of the 50 States. Great independent work!

Complete research for a region of the United States in order to create a travel brochure including on geography, climate, natural resources, and culture. Research and discover important facts about America!

Students are asked to complete independent online research about Connecticut's Pequot Tribe. This Webquest includes websites for students to find information about food, festivals, the Pequot War, childhood etc.

This short web quest requires students to research the physical features, people, history, environment and other fun facts of one of the 50 states. Great as an introduction to learning about the 50 states.

Students write down both the capital of each state, or the state for each capital. Great for homework, review or a quick quiz!

Use as quick bell work/ do now to introduce students to Native American Tribes of Connecticut.