Grades 3–5
Label the States: Set 2
A second blank U.S. map with 15 different numbered states to name, from Oregon and Minnesota to Louisiana and Maine.
Social studies worksheet · U.S. states and capitals
The 5 Regions of the United States
Color the West, Southwest, Midwest, Southeast and Northeast on a U.S. map, then answer questions about the regions.
- Grade level
- Grades 3–5
- Time
- About 25 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- U.S. states and capitals, Regions, Map reading
What kids do
“Color each region the color in the key. Then answer the questions.”
Printed on the sheet:
- 1. I live in the region.
- 3. Alaska and Hawaii are in the:
- 2. The region with the fewest states:
- 4. Florida is in the:
Words on this sheet
Color keyWest blueMidwest greenSouthwest orangeut wa wySoutheast pinkNortheast purpleVTWAMTORMNIDCAWISDWYNVMENDUTAZPAIA
Teacher tip
Talk about what makes each region different: weather, land and jobs.
How to use it
- Use a song or a chant for the states and capitals.
- Let kids check answers with a labeled map.
- Read the sheet aloud for early readers and let them answer with drawings.
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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