Chapter 7.1
Explore Political Maps and Discover State Boundaries
You will learn to read colorful political maps that show where states begin and end, plus find important cities and capitals.
What You'll Learn
You learn political maps show boundaries between different states
You discover different colors help identify where states begin
You find capital cities marked with special stars and
You practice reading map keys to understand colors and
What You'll Practice
1
You identify political maps that show state boundaries and
2
You match vocabulary terms with their correct map definitions
3
You distinguish political maps from physical maps using visual
Why This Matters
You need political map skills to understand how places are organized and to navigate successfully when traveling or studying geography.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Political Maps
State Boundaries
Map Reading
Capital Cities
Border Recognition
OH Curriculum Aligned
