Ms. von Alt World Studies
What is a region? Regions are places that have similar characteristics that make them different from surrounding areas. Examples: slang, food choices, landforms, climate, etc.
How are regions grouped? The regions of the United States are grouped by history, traditions, economy, climate, and geography. Each region is different from one another. The states in the eight regions are all in the same area of the United States.
What are the 8 regions in the US? 1. Northwest 2. West 3. Great Plains 4. Southwest 5. Southeast 6. Northeast 7. New England 8. Midwest
The Compass Rose We use the compass rose to help us give the regions directional names.
Let’s start with our US map…
The Northwest Includes the states of Washington and Oregon. Was discovered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Has a very wet and cool climate, which allows some of the largest trees in the United States to grow here. One of the best economic regions of the United States. Is home to Microsoft, Intel, and Amazon.com.
The Northwest Washington Oregon
Color the Northwest Blue
The West Includes the states California, Nevada, Utah and Idaho. Generally dry and arid climates, although California is famous for is various fruit crops Landforms include buttes, plateaus, and deserts.
The West California Nevada
The West Utah Idaho
Color the West Yellow
The Great Plains Includes the states Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota. Much of the country’s farmland is found in this region. Famous natural features such as the Rocky Mountains and Yellowstone National Park are in this region.
The Great Plains Montana Wyoming
The Great Plains Colorado Oklahoma
The Great Plains Kansas Nebraska
The Great Plains South Dakota North Dakota
Color the Great Plains Green
The Southwest Includes states Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Three of the hottest states in the United States, average temperatures can reach well over 100 degrees. These three hot dry states all boarder Mexico.
The Southwest Arizona New Mexico
The Southwest Texas
Color the Southwest Orange
The Southeast Includes states Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Climates are usually hot, humid, and wet in the summer with mild winters. This region is commonly called the Sun Belt, due to sunny weather and hundreds of miles of coastline.
The Southeast Louisiana Florida
The Southeast Arkansas Kentucky
The Southeast Virginia South Carolina
Color the Southeast Red
The Northeast Includes states West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York. This region includes 5 of the original 13 colonies and is famous for its beautiful fall foliage. Average summer temperature of 80 to 85 degrees, this region has mild summers, but harsh winters.
The Northeast West Virginia Maryland
The Northeast Delaware New Jersey
Color the Northeast Violet
New England Includes states Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhone Island. This region has beautiful landscapes that are unique to its far northern position. These states have very mild summers, and can see very cold snowy winters.
Why is it called New England?
New England Maine New Hampshire
New England Rhode Island Connecticut
New England Massachusetts Vermont
Color New England Brown
The Midwest Includes states Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Indiana, and Ohio. This region is almost completely flat, which makes excellent farmland. Six of the seven Midwest states touch a Great Lake.
The Midwest Illinois Wisconsin
The Midwest Indiana Ohio
Color the Midwest Black