Mrs. Vilella's
Web Dropin #3
Exploring our county and state!
Anne Arundel County, Maryland!
We have been spending a lot of time learning about Anne Arundel county and our state of Maryland. In this activity you are going to gather some new facts to add to your understanding of these topics. You will have the opportunity to apply what you have learned by completing a quiz. You will also be taking a virtual tour of our state capital, Annapolis, which is located in Anne Arundel County!
1. Begin by exploring the following links below about our state of Maryland.
Maryland Kids Page- The Geography of Maryland- http://www.mdkidspage.org/Geography.htm
Maryland Kids Page- State Symbols- http://www.mdkidspage.org/StateSymbols.htm
2. Use your Social Studies note book and folder to review reading a compass rose and your Maryland map.
3. Show your knowledge of our state and your map reading skills by taking the quiz at the link below. You will need to print out the quiz to complete it.
Enchanted Learning Maryland Quiz: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/statesbw/maryland.shtml
4. Explore Anne Arundel County and Annapolis by checking out the links below.
Maryland Kinds Page- Anne Arundel County- http://www.mdkidspage.org/counties/aa.htm
Hometown Annapolis- Virtual Tour- http://www.hometownannapolis.com/tour.html
5. Now it is your turn to tell me about your trip! Pick two places that you saw on your virtual tour of Annapolis, write a description of each place and tell me why you enjoyed seeing these places. Have you ever been to these places? If not would you like to visit them?
6. Don't forget to turn in your Maryland quiz and writing to Mrs. Vilella.
I hope you enjoyed exploring our county and state!