Maine State History

Maine State History

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Grade Levels: 3-8

Time Allotment: 75 to 90 minutes

Maine Social Studies Standards: C1, C2, D2, E1

This lesson shows maps of Maine made in the 1800s and early 1900s to illustrate how the state was settled and developed. The first activity to follow the presentation is a booklet that features early maps of Maine, which students use to answer questions about Maine's history. Students may use the completed booklet to help them answer trivia questions in the Touring Maine Board Game.

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2600 Image  931 Image  3564 Image  Map of the Disputed Territory  11724 Image  1507 Image  


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PDF Maine History Activity 3-5

PDF Maine History Activity 6-8


Suggested Reading

Eastman, Joel. Settling the Maine Wilderness. 2006.