By Mrs. Stremmel 3 rd Grade Teacher Hayshire Elementary School Central York School District.

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By Mrs. Stremmel 3 rd Grade Teacher Hayshire Elementary School Central York School District

Table of Contents About Mrs. StremmelAbout Mrs. StremmelSlide 3 Introduction and ObjectivesIntroduction and ObjectivesSlides 4 & 5 Compass RoseCompass RoseSlide 6 Hemispheres and ContinentsHemispheres and ContinentsSlide Pennsylvania GeographyPennsylvania GeographySlides Pennsylvania FeaturesPennsylvania FeaturesSlides York CountyYork CountySlides ReferencesReferencesSlide 20

About Mrs. Stremmel I graduated from Millersville University in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. I have my Master’s Degree in Classroom Technology from Wilkes University. I am currently a third grade teacher at Hayshire Elementary in the Central York School District. During my summers off, my husband and I enjoy vacationing to warm, tropical places! I also enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love being a teacher!

Introduction This PowerPoint is designed as a review of what the students have been taught about their home state of Pennsylvania. The PowerPoint will review where Pennsylvania is located, states bordering PA, major PA cities, natural boundaries, and physical features. The PowerPoint will also review what the students have learned about their home county, York, Pennsylvania!

Objectives Students will name the 8 directions. Students will identify the hemisphere, continent, state, and county in which they live. Students will define the difference between physical, political and road maps. Students will name counties surrounding York.

Compass Rose A Compass Rose has 8 important directions. 4 Cardinal Directions – North, South, West, East 4 Intermediate Directions – Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast

Hemispheres The world is split into two hemispheres: the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere. We live in the Northern Hemisphere!

Continents and Oceans Our world has 7 continents and now 5 oceans. Which continent we live on? North America!

Continent and Ocean Information Click on the the following continents and oceans for information about each! ContinentsOceans AfricaAtlantic Ocean AntarcticaArctic Ocean AsiaIndian Ocean AustraliaPacific Ocean EuropeSouthern Ocean North America South America

Where do you Live? Continent: North America Country: United States State: Pennsylvania City: York

States Bordering PA NORTH: New York (NY) SOUTH: Maryland (MD) & Delaware (DE) EAST: New Jersey (NJ) WEST: Ohio (OH) SOUTHWEST: West Virginia (WV)

Major Cities in PA Pittsburgh Harrisburg Philadelphia Gettysburg Altoona

Pennsylvania Physical Features

What is a Region? A region is an area that displays a group in terms of government, language, or landforms. For more information on a region, watch this video: What is a Region? Regions of Pennsylvania:

Maps of Pennsylvania Physical Map Political MapRoad Map

Our Hometown You are Here!

School Districts in York County Our District

Counties Bordering York

Susquehanna River What is the most famous river in our area? The Susquehanna River!

References Encyclopedia britannica. (2011). Retrieved from Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. website: Google images. (2011). Retrieved from Google website: Mathews, L. K. (1998, October 3). The five themes of geography. Retrieved from World atlas. (2011). Retrieved from