VS.2a Bordering States

Bordering States

VS.2a

Learning Goal

I can identify and describe the location of Virginia's five bordering states.

Why?

• You need to be able to describe a place on a map in relation to another place.

• As a citizen of Virginia, you should take pride in knowing about your state and surrounding areas.

Let's take a look at the map.

What are the five bordering states?

Compass Rose

We have 4 cardinal directions.

What are they?

Compass Rose

We also have 4 intermediate directions.

What are they?

How does the compass rose help us?

Compare two locations using cardinal/intermediate directions. This allows you to give more accurate directions.

So, looking at the map, let's describe the location of the five states to Virginia.

Multiple Choice

What state is south of Virginia?

• Maryland

• West Virginia

• Kentucky

• Tennessee

• North Carolina

Multiple Choice

What state is north of Virginia?

• Maryland

• West Virginia

• Kentucky

• Tennessee

• North Carolina

Multiple Select

What two states are west of Virginia?

• Maryland

• West Virginia

• Kentucky

• Tennessee

• North Carolina

Multiple Choice

What state is Southwest of Virginia?

• Maryland

• West Virginia

• Kentucky

• Tennessee

• North Carolina

How can we remember this?

Mustard With Ketchup Tastes Nasty

Let's go label our map!

Learning Goal

I can identify and describe the location of Virginia's five bordering states.

Poll

How do you feel about being able to label the 5 bordering states?

1 - NO WAY!

5 - I got this!

• 1

• 2

• 3

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• 5

Show me what you know...

Google Classroom - Bordering States Exit Ticket