Social Studies SOL 2.4

1. Social Studies SOL 2.4 Geography Virginia's Neighboring States Maryland, West Virginia, North Carolina, Kentucky, Tennessee SOL 2.4

2. Our country is the United States of America. All of these states are united into one country.

3. Virginia is the name of our state.

4. North Carolina is south of Virginia.

5. Tennessee touches Virginia’s southwestern border.

6. Kentucky touches Virginia’s western border.

7. West Virginia touches part of Virginia’s northern border.

8. Maryland also touches Virginia’s northern border. All of these states are Virginia’s neighbors.

9. Washington D. C. is the capital of our country. Washington D.C.

10. We are ALL Americans!

11. MountainRanges, Major Rivers and Lakes in America

12. United States of America

13. Appalachian Mountains There are many mountains in America. The mountains closest to Virginia are the Appalachian Mountains. Appalachian Mountains

14. Rocky Mountains The Rocky Mountain range covers an even larger area. The Rockies are far to the west of us. Rocky Mountains Appalachian Mountains

15. The Mississippi River The Mississippi River is the longest and most important river in North America. Mississippi River

16. The Ohio River Native Americans traveled and fished in the Ohio River. Mississippi River OhioRiver

17. Potomac River The Potomac River is in the eastern United States. It empties into the Chesapeake Bay. Ohio River Mississippi River Potomac River

18. Great Lakes Ohio River Mississippi River Potomac River Lake Huron LakeOntario LakeMichigan Lake Erie Lake Superior The Great Lakes What do the blue letters spell?

19. This land is our land from sea to shining sea!

20. Bibliography MasterClips, International Microcomputer Software Inc. CA, 1997 Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia, 1998 Edition Work Together, Houghton Mifflin, Boston, MA, 1997