Word (.docx)
Acrobat (.pdf)
Identify major United States physical features on a map of North America.
Remarks
Examples are Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, Mississippi River, Great Lakes, Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, Rio Grande, Lake Okeechobee, Mojave Desert.General Information
Subject Area: Social Studies
Grade: 5
Strand: Geography
Standard: The World in Spatial Terms
Date Adopted or Revised: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
This benchmark is part of these courses.
5021070: Social Studies Grade 5 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 - 2023, 2023 - 2024, 2024 and beyond (current))
7721016: Access Social Studies - Grade 5 (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.5.G.1.AP.3: Recognize major physical features on a map of the United States.
Related Resources
Vetted resources educators can use to teach the concepts and skills in this benchmark.
Original Student Tutorial
Student Resources
Vetted resources students can use to learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.
Original Student Tutorial
Physical Features of North America: Mississippi River:
Explore the Mississippi River and learn more about this physical feature in this interactive research page!
Type: Original Student Tutorial
Parent Resources
Vetted resources caregivers can use to help students learn the concepts and skills in this benchmark.
