1. 5th Grade Social Studies Chapter 1 Lesson 1
America’s Land
5th Grade Social Studies
Chapter 1
Lesson 1

2. Lesson 1.1- Land & Climate pages 6-11
Vocabulary
geography
geography
landform
plateau
climate
equator
The study of the world & the people & things that live there

3. Lesson 1.1- Land & Climate pages 6-11
Vocabulary
climate
geography
landform
plateau
climate
equator
The type of weather a place has over a period of time

4. Lesson 1.1- Land & Climate pages 6-11
Vocabulary
plateau
geography
landform
plateau
climate
equator
A high steep-sided area rising above the surrounding land

5. Lesson 1.1- Land & Climate pages 6-11
Vocabulary
equator
geography
landform
plateau
climate
equator
The imaginary line around the middle of the earth

6. Lesson 1.1- Land & Climate pages 6-11
Vocabulary
landform
geography
landform
plateau
climate
equator
A feature on the surface of the land

7. Lesson 1.1- Land & Climate pages 6-11
What questions do geographers ask?
About where a place is, what it is like, & how it affects people
Name the 3 landforms closest to Hartselle, AL?
Interior Plains, Appalachian Mountains, Gulf & Atlantic Coastal Plains

8. Lesson 1.1- Land & Climate pages 6-11
Place these U.S. Landforms in order from West to East.
Pacific Ranges
Basin & Range
Rocky Mountains
Great Plains
Interior Plains
Appalachian Mountains
Interior Plains
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Basin & Range
Pacific Ranges
Great Plains

9. Lesson 1.1- Land & Climate pages 6-11
What is a canyon?
Long, deep gaps cut into the earth
Which part of the country has a warmer climate?
The Southern part
What storms can develop in warm tropical waters?
Hurricanes

11. 5th Grade Social Studies Chapter 1 Lesson 2
America’s Land
5th Grade Social Studies
Chapter 1
Lesson 2

12. Lesson 1.2- Our Nation’s Resources pages 14-21
Vocabulary
human resource
capital resource
human resource
scarcity
opportunity cost
conservation
A person & the skills & knowledge he/she brings to the job

13. Lesson 1.2- Our Nation’s Resources pages 14-21
Vocabulary
capital resource
capital resource
human resource
scarcity
opportunity cost
conservation
tool, machine, or building people use to produce goods & services

14. Lesson 1.2- Our Nation’s Resources pages 14-21
Vocabulary
conservation
capital resource
human resource
scarcity
opportunity cost
conservation
the protection & careful use of natural resources

15. Lesson 1.2- Our Nation’s Resources pages 14-21
Vocabulary
scarcity
capital resource
human resource
scarcity
opportunity cost
conservation
a lack of something

16. Lesson 1.2- Our Nation’s Resources pages 14-21
Vocabulary
opportunity cost
capital resource
human resource
scarcity
opportunity cost
conservation
most important thing given up to get something else

17. Lesson 1.2- Our Nation’s Resources pages 14-21
Give some examples of natural resources.
Air, water, oil, iron ore, coal, sunshine, wind,etc.
What are renewable resources?
Resources that can be replaced
What are nonrenewable resources?
Resources that can NOT be replaced

18. Lesson 1.2- Our Nation’s Resources pages 14-21
Name two examples of flow resources.
Wind & Water
Give some examples of capital resources.
Machines, tools, buildings, computers, etc.
Give examples of human resources.
Workers, managers, all the people that work on something

19. Lesson 1.2- Our Nation’s Resources pages 14-21
Why would scarcity be a problem?
Decisions must be made so money can still be made, but resources not be used up
Why is conservation a good thing for businesses to do?
If a business uses up all its resources, it won’t be able to use it in the future

21. 5th Grade Social Studies Chapter 1 Lesson 3
America’s Land
5th Grade Social Studies
Chapter 1
Lesson 3

22. Lesson 1.3- Regions of the United States pages 22-27
Vocabulary
trade
region
economy
specialization
consumer
trade
buying & selling of goods

23. Lesson 1.3- Regions of the United States pages 22-27
Vocabulary
specialization
region
economy
specialization
consumer
trade
people making goods that they are best able to produce

24. Lesson 1.3- Regions of the United States pages 22-27
Vocabulary
region
region
economy
specialization
consumer
trade
area with certain characteristics that set it apart from surrounding areas

25. Lesson 1.3- Regions of the United States pages 22-27
Vocabulary
economy
region
economy
specialization
consumer
trade
system people use to produce goods & services

26. Lesson 1.3- Regions of the United States pages 22-27
Vocabulary
consumer
region
economy
specialization
consumer
trade
person who spends money on goods & services

27. Lesson 1.3- Regions of the United States pages 22-27
What four regions does our textbook name?
Northeast, South, Midwest, & West
What five regions are we learning?
Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, & West

28. Lesson 1.3- Regions of the United States pages 22-27
What state is known for growing cotton?
Alabama
Why are southern states good for growing cotton?
Warm climate & enough rain just right for cotton
What state is know from growing peaches?
Georgia

29. Lesson 1.3- Regions of the United States pages 22-27
What state is known for growing oranges?
Florida
What state is known for growing potatoes?
Idaho
What state is known for producing dairy products?
Wisconsin

31. 5th Grade Social Studies Chapter 1 Lesson 4
America’s Land
5th Grade Social Studies
Chapter 1
Lesson 4

32. Lesson 1.4- People & The Land pages 28-33
Vocabulary
erosion
environment
erosion
pollution
ecosystem
water & wind wearing away the land

33. Lesson 1.4- People & The Land pages 28-33
Vocabulary
environment
environment
erosion
pollution
ecosystem
things that surround someone or something

34. Lesson 1.4- People & The Land pages 28-33
Vocabulary
pollution
environment
erosion
pollution
ecosystem
harmful materials that damages air, water, or soil

35. Lesson 1.4- People & The Land pages 28-33
Vocabulary
ecosystem
environment
erosion
pollution
ecosystem
community of animals & plants interacting with each other

36. Lesson 1.4- People & The Land pages 28-33
Why is San Diego so big?
Lots of resources like good weather, a big harbor, a naval base, etc.
What helped Denver, CO grow?
Gold & Silver were discovered near there
What activity is popular in Vermont?
Downhill snowskiing

37. Lesson 1.4- People & The Land pages 28-33
How does nature change the land?
Weather & erosion
How do humans change the land?
Building projects, digging mines, etc.
What problems do Zebra Mussels cause?
Clogging up pipes
What large dam was built on the Colorado River?
Hoover Dam

39. 5th Grade Social Studies Chapter 1
America’s Land
5th Grade Social Studies
Chapter 1