1. Veronica E. Connor Middle School
We are going to explore various places and regions of the United States. We will move from west to east across the U.S. until we arrive on Grand Island.

2. Let’s travel to the West
We are going to explore various places and regions of the United States. We will move from west to east across the U.S. until we arrive on Grand Island.

3. Pacific Ocean
The ___________________ Ocean borders the western coast of the United States.

4. natural resources
Water
Trees
Wind
Coal
Unlike the east coast, the west coast does not have as many good natural ______________________.
a naturally occurring material, e.g. coal or wood, that can be exploited by people

5. Los Angeles
________________________ is located in southwestern California along the Pacific Ocean.

6. 2nd most populated city in USA estimated population of 3
2nd most populated city in USA estimated population of 3.8 million and spans over 498.3 square miles
It is the _____ most populated city in the United States.
Los Angeles

7. Los Angeles Staples Center Dodger Stadium Walt Disney Concert Hall
It is known for its nice weather, entertainment industry, busy freeways, and occasional earthquakes.
Walt Disney
Concert Hall
Images, from top, left to right: Downtown Los Angeles in winter, Venice Beach, Griffith Observatory, Hollywood sign

8. Sierra Nevada Mountains
The Sierra Nevada stretches 400 miles (650 km)
The Sierra _______________ Mountains rise along California’s eastern border.

9. Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Park are located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

10. Seattle, Washington
________________ is a city located in Washington State.
Seattle is the birthplace of rock legend Jimi Hendrix and grunge music,[12] including Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam

11. One of the FASTEST growing cities in the USA Seattle has a history of boom and bust cycles, as is common to cities near areas of extensive natural and mineral resources. In 2006, after growing by 4,000 citizens per annum for the previous 16 years, regional planners expected the population of Seattle to grow by 200,000 people by 2040
This city is one of the _____________growing cities in the U.S.
Archaeological excavations confirm that the Seattle area has been inhabited by humans for at least 4,000 years.[8] By the time the first European settlers arrived in the area, the people (now called the Duwamish Tribe) occupied at least seventeen villages in the areas around Elliott Bay.

12. The Grand Canyon
The _________________________ is a steep walled canyon located in northwestern Arizona.

13. Colorado River
Horseshoe Bend is a horseshoe-shaped meander of the Colorado River located near the town of Page, Arizona
The canyon was carved out by the __________________River.
It is 227 miles long, up to 18 miles wide, and more than 5000 feet deep in certain places.

14. The Rocky Mountains
The ___________________ Mountains stretch from central New Mexico up through northeastern British Columbia in Canada, a distance of about 2000 miles.

15. Rocky Mountains continental divide
The Rockies help form the continental ______________ which separates rivers draining into the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

16. Great Plains
The _________________ Plains is a relatively large, flat region that extends from northern Texas north to the Dakotas and Montana.

17. The Great Plains is primarily used for livestock and farming
This area is primarily used for livestock and _______________.

18. It’s primary function is to carry goods.
Mississippi River
The _______________________ River is the largest and most important river system in the United States.
Its primary function is to carry _________________.
It’s primary function is to carry goods.

19. The Mississippi River: Where it all begins!!
It flows from Minnesota to its mouth for 2,340 miles.
Important cities along the way include Minneapolis, St. Louis and _____________________.
The source of the Mississippi River on the edge of Lake Itasca in Itasca State Park, Minnesota.

20. The path of the Mississippi River
It flows from Minnesota to its mouth for 2,340 miles.
Important cities along the way include Minneapolis, St. Louis and _____________________.
New Orleans

21. A satellite view of the Great Lakes
The ________________ Lakes is a group of five freshwater lakes.
From West to East they are:
Lake __________________________

22. From West to East they are:
Lake __________________________
The Great Lakes Region has always been a hub for industry and manufacturing.
Many large cities are found around the Great Lakes including Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, and _______________________.

23. Appalachian Mountains
The ______________________________ Mountains run nearly parallel to the Atlantic Coast.
Rising around northern Alabama, the Appalachian Mountains continue northward through the eastern United States and into Canada.

24. Appalachian Mountains
Rising around northern Alabama, the Appalachian Mountains continue northward through the eastern United States and into Canada.

25. The Atlantic Ocean
The eastern coast of the United States borders the ________________ Ocean.
The eastern seaboard has many large _______________ and big cities.

26. harbors
The eastern seaboard has many large _______________ and big cities.
Boston Harbor

27. Virginia _____________________ D.C. is our nation’s capital.
Bordered by states, ___________________and Maryland, D.C. grew rapidly during the twentieth century as the responsibilities of the national government expanded.
The city has many famous landmarks including the _________________ House, the Capital Building, Washington Monument, _________________ Memorial, and many others.
Most of these landmarks our located in an area known as the “National Mall”.

28. The White House
The city has many famous landmarks including the _________________ House, the Capital Building, Washington Monument, _________________ Memorial, and many others.
Most of these landmarks our located in an area known as the “National Mall”.

29. The Capitol Building
The city has many famous landmarks including the _________________ House, the Capital Building, Washington Monument, _________________ Memorial, and many others.
Most of these landmarks our located in an area known as the “National Mall”.

30. Washington Monument
The city has many famous landmarks including the _________________ House, the Capital Building, Washington Monument, _________________ Memorial, and many others.
Most of these landmarks our located in an area known as the “National Mall”.

31. Lincoln Memorial
The city has many famous landmarks including the _________________ House, the Capital Building, Washington Monument, _________________ Memorial, and many others.
Most of these landmarks our located in an area known as the “National Mall”.

32. National Mall
The city has many famous landmarks including the _________________ House, the Capital Building, Washington Monument, _________________ Memorial, and many others.
Most of these landmarks our located in an area known as the “National Mall”.

33. Boston, Massachusetts
The city, _______________________, Massachusetts is located along the Charles River and Boston Harbor.
Since colonial times the port of Boston has been bustling with harbor activity.

34. New York City
________________________ is the largest city in the United States.
The city is a thriving center for business and finance.
New York City is divided into five burroughs:
Staten Island
_________________________
Brooklyn
Queens
Bronx
New York City has an extremely diverse population and many ethnic neighborhoods.
People from many European countries came in a boat to New York City to start a new life.
Landmarks such as the ______________________________, Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park dot the landscape.

35. The 5 Boroughs of New York City
New York City is divided into five burroughs:
Staten Island
_________________________
Brooklyn
Queens
Bronx
New York City has an extremely diverse population and many ethnic neighborhoods.
People from many European countries came in a boat to New York City to start a new life.
Landmarks such as the ______________________________, Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park dot the landscape.

36. Immigrants Arriving at Ellis Island (1892-1954)
People from many European countries came in a boat to New York City to start a new life.
Landmarks such as the ______________________________, Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park dot the landscape.

37. Statue of Liberty
People from many European countries came in a boat to New York City to start a new life.
Landmarks such as the ______________________________, Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park dot the landscape.

38. Empire State Building
People from many European countries came in a boat to New York City to start a new life.
Landmarks such as the ______________________________, Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park dot the landscape.

39. Times Square
People from many European countries came in a boat to New York City to start a new life.
Landmarks such as the ______________________________, Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park dot the landscape.

40. Central Park
People from many European countries came in a boat to New York City to start a new life.
Landmarks such as the ______________________________, Empire State Building, Times Square, and Central Park dot the landscape.

41. We are on our way home!!!
Finally, we head north to our town of _________________________.
It is easy to find Grand Island on any map because it is located between two Great Lakes, _______________________ and __________________________.

42. Grand Island: located between two Great Lakes,
Lake Erie
Finally, we head north to our town of _________________________.
It is easy to find Grand Island on any map because it is located between two Great Lakes, _______________________ and __________________________.
Lake Erie and Lake Ontario

43. Vacation time: Let’s travel down south!
We are going to explore various places and regions of the United States. We will move from west to east across the U.S. until we arrive on Grand Island.

44. FLORIDA
Oh, and if we are lucky, we can head south for a fun vacation to the
state of _______________________ , a peninsula to enjoy the
warm weather most of the year round.

45. PowerPoint created by Tracy Shores 2009 images from: Flickr
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