Materials

• Large map of Virginia

Instructional Activities

1. Review the concepts from the previous session.
   
   
2. Explain that students are now going to locate some state locations, using mental maps. Develop your own descriptions of state locations, or use selections from the following appropriate to knowledge and ability of students:
   • Identify the large city on the Atlantic Ocean and near the Chesapeake Bay. (Virginia Beach)
   • Identify the city at the intersection of I-64 and I-95. (Richmond)
   • Identify the major historic house in the hills around Charlottesville. (Monticello)
   • Identify the river that divides Virginia and Maryland. (Potomac)
   • Identify the state due south of Virginia (North Carolina)
   • Identify the large body of water that borders Virginia to the east (Atlantic Ocean)
   Have the students respond individually to these descriptions, or divide the class into groups for students to work together to identify the locations. The number of locations to be identified should reflect the abilities of the class.
   
   
3. When the class has finished, display a large map of Virginia, and review the descriptions and the students’ responses, pointing out the locations on the map.
   
   
4. Ask the whole class to name and compare geographic features found in each of the locations identified.
   
   
5. Assign a teacher-selected reading, worksheet, or other reinforcement activity, using available teacher resources.