1. Physiographic Regions of the US and Canada

2. Objective
Student will identify and map the physiographic regions of the United States and Canada and explain their economic impact on the region.

3. Opening
1. Houston is located in the Gulf Coast Region—What are some physical features of this region?
2. How does the Gulf Coast Region impact our economy?

4. Physiographic Regions
Physical + Geographic = Physiographic
Regions: places with similar characteristics

5. Physiographic Regions of the US and Canada

6. Mapping Activity
Using your map of the US and Canada, label the following physiographic regions according to the handout.

7. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plains
Label this physiographic region RED on your map

8. Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plains
How does this physiographic region benefit the US economy?
Use the description on the handout and pages 122/123 to fill in your chart

9. Appalachian Mountains
Label this physiographic region GREEN on your map

10. Appalachian Highlands
How does this physiographic region benefit the US economy?
Use the description on the handout and pages 122/123 to fill in your chart

11. Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway
Label this physiographic region BLUE on your map

12. Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway
How does this physiographic region benefit the US economy?
Use the description on the handout and pages 122/123 to fill in your chart

13. The Mississippi River System
Label this physiographic region BLUE on your map

14. The Mississippi River System
How does the region benefit the US economy?
Use the description on the handout and pages 122/123 to fill in your chart

15. Interior Plains and Great Plains
Label this physiographic region YELLOW on your map

16. Interior Plains and Great Plains
How does this region benefit the US economy?
Use the description on the handout and pages 122/123 to fill in your chart

17. The Canadian Shield
Label this physiographic region PURPLE on your map

18. The Canadian Shield How does this region benefit Canada’s economy?
Use the description on the handout and pages 122/123 to fill in your chart

19. Rocky Mountains
Label this physiographic region BROWN on your map

20. Rocky Mountains
How does this region benefit the economy of the US and Canada?
Use the description on the handout and pages 122/123 to fill in your chart

21. Pacific Coastal Range
Label this physiographic region ORANGE on your map

22. Pacific Coast Range How does this region benefit the US economy?
Use the description on the handout and pages 122/123 to fill in your chart

23. Processing
Make sure your map and chart of physiographic regions are complete.
Answer the conclusion questions.

24. Closure
Pick one of the 8 physiographic regions to create a postcard for.
On one side of the postcard, illustrate the economic activities of the region
On the other side of the postcard, describe in 5 sentences the location and economic importance of this region.