Five Themes of Created By: Katy Brabits Grade Level: Fourth Grade

Today you will learn about… – Missouri’s Location – Missouri’s Region – Missouri’s Relationships within Places – Missouri’s Movement – Missouri’s Place – Different facts about Missouri

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- Please complete the assignment in this order: 1. Region 2. Relationships within Places 3. Location 4. Movement 5. Place 6. Fast Facts -Once you have completed the Fast Facts, choose the link to the Quiz and complete it. -After the quiz is completed, choose the link to complete your homework.

There are five regions in the state of Missouri – Glaciated Tilt Plains Located in the northern part of Missouri. Was created by large glaciers of ice. This region has rolling hills and flat plains. It also includes rich farm lands that is used to grow corn and soybeans. – Osage Plains This region is part of the Great Plains of America. It is very flat and coal mining is very important here.

– Ozark Highlands This region has steep hills and very rocky soil. It is the largest region in the state. Tourism is a large part os the economy. It is known for its scenic beauty, rugged hills, caves, lakes, springs, rivers, and forests. – Mississippi Lowlands The “Bootheel” of Missouri. This region used to be a snake filled swamp. It is known for its black soil. Cotton, rice, and soy beans are grown here. – Alluvial River Plains This region is located along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Kansas City and St. Louis are located in this region.

There is plenty of farm land that is used to grow corn and soybeans. The people living in Missouri modify their environment by heating and cooling building for comfort through the seasons. People adapt to the environment by wearing appropriate clothing during winter and summer months. People depend on the environment to coal mine in the Osage Plains Region.

Absolute Location: – ex: St. Louis Latitude: 38 37’ N Longitude: 90 11’ W Relative Location: – Northern and Western Hemispheres – Central United States – Bordered by eight states Bordered By: – Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Oklahoma

The state of Missouri has two major international airport hubs located in Kansas City and St. Louis. Two of the nations busiest railway centers are located in Missouri. Many cities have regular fixed-route bus systems.

The two major rivers are used to transport commercial items. Most of Missouri’s transportation is through cars or other forms of motor vehicles.

Physical Characteristics – Ozark Mountains – Large River Bluffs – Karst Topography – Boot Heel Lowest point Flattest and Wettest Poorest Most Fertile

Physical Characteristics cont… – Humid continental climate – Cold winters and hot summers – Extreme Weather Thunderstorms Tornadoes – Sink Holes and Caves

Human Characteristics – Five largest ancestry groups: German Irish English American French – Majority of people speak English

Human Characteristics cont… – 5.1% of people speak another language in the home. – 3 out of 5 people identify themselves as Protestants. – Moderate sized Roman Catholic Community (1 in every 5 people)

State Capital Jefferson City Largest City Kansas City State Nickname The Show Me State State Bird Blue Bird State Flower White Hawthorn State Tree Dogwood Don’t forget to take the QUIZ!

1.Which of these states does NOT border Missouri? a.KentuckyKentucky b.IowaIowa c.KansasKansas d.TexasTexas

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Correct! Texas does NOT border Missouri! Click here to go to the next question!

2.Which of these is a region in Missouri? a.Alluvial River PlainsAlluvial River Plains b. Mississippi Plains Mississippi Plains c.Glaciated LowlandsGlaciated Lowlands d.Osage HighlandsOsage Highlands

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Correct! The Alluvial River Plains is located along the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Kansas City and St. Louis are located in this region. Click here to go to the next question!

3.Missouri is located in which hemispheres? a.Northern and EasternNorthern and Eastern b.Northern and WesternNorthern and Western c.Southern and EasternSouthern and Eastern d.Southern and WesternSouthern and Western

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I’m Sorry! Missouri is not located in either one of these hemispheres! Click here to try again!

Correct! Missouri is located in the Northern and Western hemispheres! Click here to go to the next question!

4.The majority of people in Missouri speak… a.SpanishSpanish b.FrenchFrench c.GermanGerman d.EnglishEnglish

I’m Sorry! The majority of people in Missouri do NOT speak Spanish! Click here to try again!

I’m Sorry! The majority of people in Missouri do NOT speak French! Click here to try again!

I’m Sorry! The majority of people in Missouri do NOT speak German. Click here to try again!

Correct! The majority of people in Missouri speak English! Click here to go to the next question!

5.Missouri’s state nickname is… a.The Lone Star StateThe Lone Star State b.The Show Me StateThe Show Me State c.The Middle StateThe Middle State d.The Dogwood StateThe Dogwood State

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I’m Sorry! Missouri’s state nickname is NOT the Middle State! Click here to try again!

I’m Sorry! Missouri’s state nickname is NOT the Dogwood State. The dogwood is Missouri’s state TREE! Click here to try again!

Correct! Missouri’s state nickname is The Show Me State! Click here to complete your homework!