1. The United States Regions
The regions of the United States are very different from one another, which is why our country is made up of such a diversity of geographies, climates, cultures, and industries. Click on a region to learn more about it!
NORTHEAST
WEST
MIDWEST
Games & Assessments
SOUTHEAST
SOUTHWEST
Teacher’s Tools

2. The West Geography Climate Population & Culture Industries
Places of Interest
Click the picture to learn what states are included in this region.

3. Geography
The West region is the most geographically diverse region of the United States
All of its states contain mountainous areas
Mountain ranges in the West region include: - The Rocky Mountains - The Sierra Nevadas - and The Cascades
There are also many fertile valleys, especially in California and Oregon
Nevada and Utah consist mostly of arid, or dry, land
The deserts in the West region include: - The Mojave Desert - and the Sonoran Desert
The Great Plains is a vast grassy plateau that is also located in this region
Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
Mojave Desert

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5. Population and Culture
The West has the most varied mixture of immigrants of all other regions
In some areas, Mexican and Asian influences are dominant over European influences
California is the nations most populous state, with 36,132,147 people as of July 2005
Many areas of the Western region are not suitable for construction of large cities and therefore remain unpopulated
The darker the shade of green, the more populated the state.

6. Industries
Fishing is an important industry up and down the coast of the Western region
Lumber
Mining
Los Angeles, located in California, is known as the home of the Hollywood film industry
California is a huge wine producing state, as well as producing most of the country’s fruits and vegetables
Idaho is known for its potatoes
Cattle and sheep are raised on the Great Plains

7. Click on the picture to learn about each place of interest
Places of Interest
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Yellowstone
National
Park
Avenue of
the Giants

8. Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
California
Nevada
Wyoming
Utah
Colorado

9. The Midwest Geography Climate Population & Culture Industries
Places of Interest
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10. Geography
Most of the Midwest region is flat or rolling land, called the Central Plains
The soil here is very fertile, therefore, it is a great place for farming.
The Mississippi and Ohio Rivers are located in the Midwest region
The Central Plains
Aerial view of the Mississippi River

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12. Population and Culture
The Midwest Region was settled by people of various nationalities, including Germans, Swedes and Norwegians, and is referred to as America's Heartland.
The area is not densely populated
Illinois has the highest state population in the region with 12,763,371 people as of July 2005
The darker the shade of green, the more populated the state.

13. Industries
The Midwest is known as “The Nation’s Bread Basket”. Because of the fertile soil in this area, crops such as wheat, corn, and oats grow easily.
Livestock includes cows, hogs, and chickens
Wisconsin and Minnesota are both important dairy states
Steel
Lumber
Detroit, Michigan is referred to as “Motor City” because it is the center of the automobile industry

14. Click on the picture to learn about each place of interest
Places of Interest
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The Sears
Tower
Rock & Roll
Hall of Fame

15. North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Nebraska
Kansas
Iowa
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio

16. The Southwest Geography Climate Population & Culture Industries
Places of Interest
Click the picture to learn what states are included in this region.

17. Geography
Painted Desert
The Southwest is made up of open spaces of desert or grassland, although there are some forests and mountain ranges
There are many canyons in this area that have been carved out by the Colorado River - The Grand Canyon is located in Arizona
The region is quite dry and a major problem here is the lack of water supplies
The deserts that stretch through the Southwest region are: - The Sonoran Desert - The Chihuahuan Desert - and the Painted Desert
Grand Canyon

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19. Population and Culture
This region has had the least influence by European immigrants
Much of its culture has been defined by Native Americans (also known as American Indians). More American Indians live in the Southwest than in any other region of the United States
The Southwest region was once owned by Mexico which still plays a role in much of its culture
The population is growing rapidly in this region due to its ideal climate
Texas had 22,859,968 people as of July 2005, which is the highest population in the region
The darker the shade of green, the more populated the state.

20. Industries
Texas is the countries leading cattle-producing state and produces more natural gas than any other state
This area grows corn and wheat
Uranium, used for nuclear energy is mined Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas
Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico produce petroleum and natural gas

21. Click on the picture to learn about each place of interest
Places of Interest
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Dr Pepper
Museum
The
Grand
Canyon

22. Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma

23. The Southeast Geography Climate Population & Culture Industries
Places of Interest
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24. Geography
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The Southeast region is part of the Coastal Plain, it is flat and the soil is fertile
It is a perfect place for farming because crops have a long growing season
The Atlantic coast in this region contains sandy beaches
The Southeast has plenty of forests and rivers as well
Much of the southern tip of Florida is covered by huge, wet land which is called the Everglades
The Everglades

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26. Population and Culture
The South was first settled by eastern Europeans
The Southern region is known for its cuisine – Tex Mex, Cajun, and Creole cooking all began here
Because of it's location, there are many people of Latin American decent, which has a large influence on the culture of certain areas, especially Miami, Florida
Florida holds the most people with 17,789,864 as of July 2005
The darker the shade of green, the more populated the state.

27. Industries
This region produces a lot of cotton, which is why it had become the center of the country’s textile industry
Tobacco
Georgia is known for its peaches and Florida for its citrus fruits
The states in the Southeast region raise beef cattle, dairy cows, pigs, and chickens
North Carolina raises more turkeys than any other state in the country
North Carolina also has a large lumber and furniture industry

28. Click on the picture to learn about each place of interest
Places of Interest
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Kennedy
Space Center
Crater of
Diamonds

29. Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Alabama
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
West Virginia
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Florida

30. The Northeast Geography Climate Population & Culture Industries
Places of Interest
Click the picture to learn what states are included in this region.

31. Geography
The Adirondacks
The New England states of the Northeast region do not contain fertile soil, however, the Middle Atlantic states are part of the Coastal Plain and therefore are ideal for farming
The mountain ranges in the Northeast are: - The Alleghany Mountains - The Adirondacks - The Poconos - and the Catskills
The Poconos
Farmland in Pennsylvania

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33. Population and Culture
This region is known for its mix of ethnic groups, including Irish, Italian, and many eastern Europeans.
This region is well known for its culture as it has excellent theaters and museums
New York has the largest population of this region with 19,254,630 as of July 2005
The darker the shade of green, the more populated the state.

34. Industries
New York and Pennsylvania are centers of heavy industry, including iron, glass, and steel
New York is also a major financial capital
Drug manufacturing
Communications
The Northeast region is the center for book publishing
The New England area is known for its lobsters, fishing, and ship building
New England also produces most of the countries blueberries and cranberries
Vermont is famous for its Maple syrup
Dairy cows

35. Click on the picture to learn about each place of interest
Places of Interest
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The White House
Statue of
Liberty

36. Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland

37. Games and Assessments State Project Quiz 50 States Locator
U.S. States Hangman

38. State Project
Students must choose one of the fifty states; only one student per state.
Time will be given in class to research the chosen state and prepare a presentation on that state. However, if necessary, students may need to spend time outside of school finishing up anything that was not finished during class time.
Presentations must include the Geography, Climate, Culture, Industries, and Places of Interest for the state.
Students must present a poster including this information; supplies for the poster will be provided.

39. State Project Resources
Teacher’s Tools
Lesson Plan
Printable Quiz
State Project Rubric
Quiz Answer Key
State Project Resources
Printable Map

40. 50 States Resources