Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to identify and locate the state of Indiana on a map of the United States.

Materials and Prep

• A map of the United States
• A smaller map of Indiana
• A globe (optional)

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Show the student the map of the United States and point out the general location of Indiana.
2. Ask the student to locate Indiana on the map.
3. Show the student the smaller map of Indiana and discuss its shape and borders.
4. Ask the student to trace the outline of Indiana on the smaller map.
5. (Optional) If you have a globe, show the student where Indiana is located on it.

United States of America: Pre-Kindergarten Talking Points

• "The United States is a big country made up of many smaller parts called states."
• "Today, we are going to learn about one of the states called Indiana."
• "Indiana is located in the Midwest region of the United States."
• "It is shaped like a rectangle and is bordered by other states like Illinois, Ohio, and Kentucky."
• "Indiana is known for its beautiful farmland, and it is also home to the Indianapolis 500 car race!"
• "Now, let's find Indiana on the map of the United States and trace its shape on the smaller map."
• "Great job! You have learned about Indiana and where it is located."