U.S. Geography WebQuest

By: Teri Woods

Introduction

You are about to embark on a Geography Scavenger hunt across the United States. It is

your job to gather clues along your way, in order to become a

United States Geo Scholar

Task

By the end of your journey, you will be able to…

Identify each state on a U.S. MapKnow the name of each state’s capitalRecognize each state’s nickname

Process

• You will begin with a blank sheet of notebook paper

• Number the lines 1 – 50.

Process (continued)Visit the following web site for help with your state name scavenger hunt.http://www.washingtonstatesearch.com/United_States_maps/United_States_map.htmlWrite the name of the state next to the corresponding number on your notebook paper.Example: Number 37 on your notebook paper should read “North Carolina.”

Process (continued)

• Now that you have 50 states listed on your paper, you need to provide each state’s capital.

• Visit the following web site for help.http://www.listof.org/state-capitals.html

Bonus Point Opportunity!!!

Can you name the state where this capital building is located? If you know the answer, add number 51 to your paper and fill in the answer

Process (continued)

• The next step is to find each state’s nickname• Go to the following web sitehttp://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/Social_Studies/resources/statenicknames.htm

• Write each state’s nickname next to the state capital’s name.

• Hint: By the end of this activity, you should have 3 entries on each line of your notebook paper. #37 should read North Carolina, Raleigh, The Tar Heel State.

Evaluation

• Now it is time to see what you have learned.• Flip your sheet of notebook paper over.• Write the words “State ID Quiz” on one of the

lines.• Take the state identification quiz at the

following web site http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/usaquiz.html

• Write your score on the line you designated for “state id quiz.”

Evaluation (continued)

• With your notebook paper still flipped over on the back, write the words “Capital ID Quiz,” on one of the lines.

• Take the state capital quiz at the following web site http://www.lizardpoint.com/fun/geoquiz/usacapquiz.html

• Write your score on the line you designated for the “capital id quiz.”

Evaluation (continued)

• Designate a third line on the back side of your notebook paper as “State Nickname Quiz.”

• Take the quiz at the following web site http://www.quibblo.com/quiz/2HRVt5n/State-Nicknames

• Write your score on the line you designate for the “state nickname quiz.”

Conclusion

You have officially completed the U.S. Geography Scavenger Hunt!You are now a Geo Scholar.

Make sure your name is at the top of your notebook paper.Place your paper in Mrs. Woods’ Inbox for today’s work.