1. Think about it…
Which pictures shows the Rocky Mountains? Which shows the Appalachian Mountains? How do you know?

2. What are the physical features of the United States?
Today’s Question:
What are the physical features of the United States?

3. Agenda: In groups: regions stations Go over chart
Practice identifying regions
Map Game: U.S. Regions!

4. Regions Stations!
Your job is to learn about the location, land, and climate of each region. You will have 10 minutes for each station!
Color your map
Read the information
Look at the pictures
Fill in your chart!

5. Description of the land: Major industries/economic activities:
Region
3 states in this region:
Description of the land:
Major industries/economic activities:
Coastal Plain

6. Group Work:
Work with your group. Talking to another group can distract them from their tasks and hinder their learning as well as your own. Direct your attention toward the members of your group at all times.
Stay on task. As interesting as the football game or TV show on last night is, you are in class and should remain focused on group assignments.

7. Which Region?

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14. Which region has rolling hills, many rivers, and fertile farmland?

15. Which Region?

16. This is a hot, dry region; contains the lowest point in North America

17. Which region has many thousands of lakes carved by glaciers?

18. Which Region?

19. Map Game!!

20. Which region would you choose to live in? Why?
Wrap Up!
Which region would you choose to live in? Why?