Grades 3–5
Who Are the Neighbors?
Use a labeled U.S. map to find which states border Texas, Florida, Maine, California, New York and Tennessee, then list your own state’s neighbors.
Social studies worksheet · U.S. states and capitals
The Biggest States
Rank the six largest states (Alaska, Texas, California, Montana, New Mexico and Arizona) by area, then answer questions about the map.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–5
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- U.S. states and capitals, Regions, Map reading
What kids do
“These are the 6 biggest states. Number them 1 to 6, from biggest to smallest, then write them in order.”
Printed on the sheet:
- 121,590 sq mi New Mexico
- 268,596 sq mi Texas
- 665,384 sq mi Alaska
- 113,990 sq mi Arizona
- 147,040 sq mi Montana
- 163,695 sq mi California
- 1. About how many Texases fit inside
- 2. Which of these states is on the
Teacher tip
Ask kids to guess before reading the sizes. Alaska surprises everyone.
How to use it
- Use a song or a chant for the states and capitals.
- Let kids check answers with a labeled map.
- Keep a classroom globe, a world map and a U.S. map in reach while kids work.
Watch for
Kids who mix up capitals and big cities. Point out tricky ones like New York and Albany.
Talk about it
- Which state would you like to visit?
- What question would you ask an expert on this topic?
Take it further
Write to a pen pal class in another state.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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