1. The American Midwest Almost to the west but not there yet.

2. Objectives 1.Know the physical geography of the Midwest. 2.Understand the people of the Midwest. 3.Find the Midwest on a map.

4. Physical Geo of the Midwest

5. Agriculture (Farming) of the Midwest Farming is very big _____ ____ is the biggest crop The Midwest also makes lots of ____

6. The Great Lakes Major aspect of the Midwest Trade: the cheapest travel is by _____, good for business _____: good to go to. Looks like an ocean!

7. Lakes and the Midwest ____ are everywhere! Made by _______ during the last Ice Age Many people have a lake house and/or a boat

8. The Great Plaines The Midwest is ____ ____ for farming Our Nations Bread Basket

9. Weather of the Midwest COLD during the _____ _________ (Hot and Humid) during the summer. Its _________.

10. Objectives 1.Know the physical geography of the Midwest. 2.Understand the people of the Midwest 3.Find the Midwest on a map.

11. People of the Midwest

12. Accent of the Midwest Long vowel sounds __ and __ sound the same

13. Cities of the Midwest It is mostly _______. Has many large _____ ____ are mostly based on industry

14. Fun! Go to the ____! Fishing Hunting

15. Economy ______ Industry but has _________