The Five Great Lakes Are Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie, and Ontario. the Great Lakes Are Located in the Northeastern Part of the United States

Name: _______________________________________________________Great Lakes The five Great Lakes are Superior, Huron, Michigan, Erie, and Ontario. The Great Lakes are located in the Northeastern part of the United States. These five lakes border the United States and Canada. They are the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth. Some people call the Great Lakes the third coast because of its large size. People think of them as a sea locked in by two countries. Circle the Great Lakes on the map below. Make a list of the Five Great Lakes. Name: _____________________________________________ Rivers Mississippi River The Mississippi River is the second largest river in the United States. It stretches about 2, 320 miles from Minnesota to Louisiana and then dumps into the Gulf of Mexico. In the past, many Indian tribes would settle along the Mississippi River. They could use the water to fish in and travel by canoe in. In the year 2002, Martin Strel a famous long distance swimmer swam this long river. It took him 68 days to complete the swim. James River The James River is located in Virginia. It stretches from the Blue Ridge through Richmond and dumps into the Atlantic Ocean. This River was very important to the Powhatan Tribe. The river would be a food source for them. Today we use it to swim, canoe, and hike around. The James River can be a fun place to visit during the summer. Name: __________________________________ Rio Grande The Rio Grande serves as a boundary between Texas and Mexico. It stretches from Colorado to Texas and then dumps into the Gulf of Mexico. This River is about 1,885 miles long. It is the fourth longest river in the United States. Why are rivers important to people? Illustrate and label three things people can do while visiting a river. Name: ________________________________ Rivers, Lakes & Oceans of the United States Trace or color these major rivers and lakes of the world. Great Lakes Mississippi James River River Pacific Rio Grande Ocean Atlantic N Ocean W E S Gulf of Mexico ©2010 Heather Motley Name: _______________________________________________________ Mississippi River = Brown James River = Red Rio Grande = Green Great Lakes = Yellow Gulf of Mexico = Orange Draw an X on the Atlantic Ocean Draw a + on the Pacific Ocean ©2010 Heather Motley Name: _______________________________________________________ Lakes & Rivers of the World Draw a line from each River to its location on the world map below. James River Huang He River Mississippi River Great Lakes Rio Grande River Nile River Fill in the table China River United States Rivers Egypt River ©2010 Heather Motley Name: _______________________________________________________ Lakes & Rivers Draw a line from each river to its location on the world map below. James River Huang He River Mississippi River Great Lakes Rio Grande River Nile River Fill in the table. China River Huang He River United States Rivers & Lakes James River Great Lakes Rio Grande Great Lakes Egypt River Nile River Thank you for your purchase. Please stop by and visit www.solteacher.com. You will find free word wall cards and other resources that go along with your unit. .

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