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🦌✨ Geo the Map Moose’s Big U.S. Geography Scavenger Hunt! ✨🦌
“Hey there, explorers! I’m Geo the Map Moose, and I’m here to take you on a virtual road trip across the United States.
Pack your curiosity—we’re about to use Google Maps and Google Earth to uncover the coolest secrets of American geography. 🌎💫
This isn’t just any scavenger hunt. It’s an interactive adventure where YOU become the geographer!
You’ll discover how mountains, rivers, and valleys shaped the lives of early Americans—all from the comfort of your computer or tablet. 🏔️🌊
🎯 Your Geography Missions:
🛰️ Satellite Map Sleuthing – Zoom way out to see the continent and make predictions using breathtaking satellite maps.
🎢 Virtual Field Trip – Take a close-up tour of key U.S. physical features with a colorful Google Slides presentation.
🖊️ Label the Land – Click and label mountains, rivers, and plains on a Google Slide map.
🧩 Fill-in-the-Blank Fun – Use what you’ve learned to complete interactive map activities.
📍 Drag & Drop Challenge – Match physical features to their correct spots on the map.
📖 Close Reading Adventure – Click on highlighted areas in Google Maps to read how early Americans adapted to their surroundings, then use a word bank to sum it up.
✈️ Google Earth Flyover – Receive special coordinates and “fly” to mystery locations to identify and describe them.
📝 Final Quiz Quest – Show off your new skills with a Google Forms quiz to prove you’re a geography whiz!
💡 Teacher Tip:
This activity works perfectly in Google Classroom or any online setup. Students can repeat missions until they achieve geography mastery! 🌟
🎉 Why You’ll Love It:
✅ Fun, hands-on exploration of U.S. geography
✅ Combines inquiry-based learning with exciting Google tech
✅ Great for starting the year in U.S. history or geography units
🌟 Follow the Adventure!
Don’t forget to check out more cool lessons and updates from the creators—Mr. and Mrs. P—on TPT, Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook! 📲✨
