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4th Grade U.S. States and Capitals worksheets

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U.S. States and Capitals

Grade 4 Social Studies Worksheet - Challenge Me

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Write the capital of each state on the line.

  1. The capital of South Dakota is .

  2. The capital of Wyoming is .

  3. The capital of Ohio is .

  4. The capital of Illinois is .

  5. The capital of Kansas is .

  6. The capital of Maryland is .

  7. The capital of Florida is .

  8. The capital of Arizona is .

  9. The capital of Michigan is .

  10. The capital of Nebraska is .

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About this worksheet

Every state has a capital city where its government meets. Each sheet has ten states, and your child writes the capital of each one on the line. All fifty states come up across the six sheets of each level.

What your child will learn

  • Name the capital of a state
  • Know that a capital is not always the biggest city
  • Spell a capital correctly

C3 Framework standard: D2.Geo.2.3-5

Worked example

The capital of Ohio is Columbus. The capital of New York is Albany, not New York City.

Common mistake

Writing the biggest city of a state instead of its capital.

Helpful hint

A capital is the city where a state's government meets.

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with u.s. states and capitals?

Writing the biggest city of a state instead of its capital.

How can I help my child with u.s. states and capitals?

A capital is the city where a state's government meets.

Are these 4th grade social studies worksheets free to print?

Yes. All 6 printable versions on this page are free to download and print, with no account needed.

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