Ch. 6-3 Subregions of the United States Objective: Compare and contrast regions in the United States

A Matter of Opinion

Census Regions

The Northeast New England-six northern states Middle Atlantic Ex. Massachusetts Middle Atlantic NY, PA, NJ Gateway to America

BosWash Megalopolis-a region in which several large cities and surrounding areas grow together Boston New York Philly Baltimore D.C.

The Midwest 12 states in north-central US American Heartland and breadbasket 20% of US land, 25% of population

The South 25% of land, 33% of population 11 of 16 states made up the Confederacy during the Civil War Agriculture, energy resources Atlanta Miami

States in maroon have an average household income of less than $35,000 States in maroon have an average household income of less than $35,000.00 per year; states in red have average household incomes between $35,000-$40,000 per year; states in yellow have household incomes between $40,000-$45,000 per year. States in teal have household incomes between $50,000-$55,000 per year. Maryland is the only southern state with an average household income exceeding $55,000 per year.

The West From the Great Plains to the Pacific Ocean, Alaska and Hawaii too 50% land, 20% of population Dramatic and varied landscapes

Death Valley Highest Temperature in Western Hemisphere at 134 F Hottest, lowest, driest place in North America

Yosemite Yellowstone Near San Joaquin Valley

Wyoming

Discussion Questions Why do we need to divide the country into regions? If you could move to a different region, which would it be and why? What region is most important and why?

Taboo One person face the board the other face the back wall. Person facing the board cannot say the word on the board. Person facing the board tries to get his/her partner to say the word. 60 seconds to get through the list. After time is called, stop and look at the words and then switch places for second round.

Taboo 60 Seconds – Ready! 1st Person 2nd Person Export Migration Louisiana Purchase Service Industry Postindustrial Economy Multinational Farmlands Midwest South West Metropolitan Area St. Lawrence Seaway 1st Person Migration Columbian Exchange Free Enterprise Megalopolis Suburb Representative Democracy Agriculture Expansion New England Continental Divide