Our World: Finding the U.S.

A Geography Adventure for Grade 2 Learning where America is on our planet

What is Planet Earth?

Earth is our home planet It's round like a big ball It has land and water We live on the land parts called continents

The Seven Continents

Find North America!

Look at the map Point to North America What shape do you see? Can you trace it with your finger?

Countries in North America

North America has three main countries United States (where we live!) Canada (our neighbor to the north) Mexico (our neighbor to the south)

Where Do We Live?

What country do we live in? What continent is our country on? Can you name our neighbors?

Land and Water Around the U.S.

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Ocean Detective Game

Stand up and face east (Atlantic Ocean) Now turn west (Pacific Ocean) Point north to Canada Point south to Mexico

Special Places in the U.S.

The U.S. has 50 states We live in [your state name] Washington D.C. is our capital Each state has its own shape and size

Remember This!

The United States is our home country on the continent of North America, surrounded by oceans and friendly neighbors!