1. Indiana Geography
Chapter 1 Lesson 1

2. Chapter One--Vocabulary
Geography—is the study of Earth and the way that people live on it.
Continent—is one of Earth’s seven great bodies of land (Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South Africa).
Landform- is a natural feature of Earth’s surface which changes over time (like Lake Michigan).

3. Vocabulary Continued
Glacier—giant sheets of ice that move slowly across land.
Moraine—a line of low hills formed by rocks that were pushed up by glaciers.
Region—is an area with common features. (landforms, climate, history, languages)

4. Indiana’s Global Address
North America
United States
Indiana

5. Lakes, Sand Dunes, Caves, Moraines, and Till Plains are land forms found in Indiana.

6. Indiana Lakes
Indiana has several lakes. Lake Michigan, which was formed by glaciers during the Ice Age, is the largest lake in Indiana.

7. Sand dunes can be found in the northern part of Indiana.
Indiana Sand Dunes
Sand dunes can be found in the northern part of Indiana.

8. Indiana Caves
Indiana has several caves in the southern portion of the state including Marengo Cave.

9. Moraines
Moraines are found in the northern portion of Indiana.

10. Tills
Tills, layers of rock, gravel, clay, and soil left behind by glaciers, made the Indiana soil rich for growing crops.

11. Region: Northern Lakes and Moraines
Lakes and moraines are found in this Indiana region.
The steel industry and manufacturing are important to the state economy.

12. Region: Central Till Plains
Large rivers are found in this region. Terre Haute lies in the Central Till Plains region.
This region is known for its rich soil and farming is plentiful.

13. Region: Southern Lowlands
This region has many forests, caves, rivers and underground rivers.
This region is rich with minerals and coal mining is a source of much employment in this region.

14. Indiana Climate
Chapter 1 Lesson 2

15. Chapter Two--Vocabulary
Climate—pattern of weather in a certain place over many years.
Temperature—measures how hot or cold things are.
Lake Effect—a change in weather when large bodies of water are near land.
Precipitation—amount of rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls in an area.

16. Affected by distance from equator 4 Seasons
Indiana Climate
Temperature
Affected by distance from equator
4 Seasons
Cause by tilt of the Earth
Precipitation
Terre Haute gets 42 inches of rain/year.

17. Indiana Extreme Weather
Tornado
Thunderstorm
Snowstorm

18. Indiana Resources
Chapter 1 Lesson 3

19. Chapter 1 Lesson 3 Vocabulary
Resource—something to help us survive.
Environment—surroundings where we live
Renewable Resources—resources that can be replaced
Mineral—found on Earth and does NOT come from plants or animals 

20. Chapter 1 Lesson 3 Vocabulary
Limestone—soft rock crushed to make roadways and buildings
Nonrenewable Resource—limited supply

21. Natural Resources Natural Resources Forests Coal Water Shale Soil
Stone

22. Indiana Rivers Wabash River Ohio River
Native Americans called it “Pure White”
475 miles long
Important for shipping of goods
It the border between Indiana and Illinois
300 miles long
Forms Indiana’s southern border

23. Indiana Minerals
Minerals
Steel
Aluminum
Limestone
Many Metals

24. Indiana Economy
Chapter 1 Lesson 4

25. Chapter 1 Lesson 4 Vocabulary
Economy—the way a place uses and produces natural resources, goods, and services.
Manufacturing—the making of goods by machinery
Agriculture—the business of growing crops and raising animals

26. Chapter 1 Lesson 4 Vocabulary
Productivity—the amount of goods or services made in a period of time
Biotechnology—the science of using natural materials like plants and improving them to make products
Pharmaceutical—medicine sold in drugstores

27. Indiana Economy
Machinery
Agriculture
Pharmaceuticals
Manufacturing

28. Indiana Agriculture
Corn
Soybeans
Livestock
Wheat
Popcorn

29. Indiana Mining
Limestone
Coal
Petroleum

30. Indiana Culture
Chapter 1 Lesson 5

31. Chapter 1 Lesson 5 Vocabulary
Culture—the way of life shared by a group of people, including their language, beliefs, music, food and holiday traditions
Ethnic Groups—people whose ancestors are from the same country or area
Heritage—the history that a group of people share
Immigrants—people who move to a new country to live

32. Chapter 1 Lesson 5 Vocabulary
Urban—a city and its surroundings
Great Migration—time when many African Americans moved north to find jobs

33. Indiana Culture Indiana has a diverse population
Many ethnic and cultural groups
Immigration—people came from another country
Great Migration—African Americans moved north to find jobs
Cultural festivals and events

34. Reasons for coming to Indiana
Job
Religious Freedom
Equality

35. Famous Hoosier Writers
Kurt Vonnegut
Booth Tarkington
Theodore Dreiser
James Whitcomb Riley

36. Famous Hoosier Songwriters
Cole Porter
Hoagy Carmichael

37. Famous Hoosier Artists
Janet Scrudder
Twyla Tharp

38. Famous Hoosier Athletes
Wilma Rudolph
Oscar Robertson
Larry Bird