America the Beautiful WebQuest 3rd grade Mrs. Brancheau’s Class SS3G1 The student will locate major topographical features. a. Identify major rivers of the United States of America: Mississippi, Ohio, Rio Grande, Colorado, Hudson. b. Identify major mountain ranges of the United States of America: Appalachian, Rocky. c. Locate the Equator, Prime Meridian, and lines of latitude and longitude on a globe.
Map Features Watch this video: Label the Equator, Prime Meridian, lines of longitude, and lines of latitude on your map.
Rivers 1. Watch this video to learn about the rivers: 2. Use what you learned to label your map.
Click here to learn the major mountain ranges: Mountains Click here to learn the major mountain ranges: Use the site to label the Appalachian and Rocky Mountain ranges on your map and their lengths.
Test your knowledge! Are you an expert? Find out here: Study the map and play the game Test your knowledge of the Equator and Prime Meridian here:
Still have time??? Grab a “Still have time???” activity sheet and choose an activity below or do them all! -Find activities in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park (In the Appalachian Mountains) here -Watch a Video about the Colorado River -Visit Rocky Mountain National Park (In the Rocky Mountains) here: