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Unit 2: United States Geography
Directions: Please fill out the following notes and warm-ups during class. At the end of the unit, during your test, your teacher will grade this packet. If you have any questions filling out this packet, please ask your teacher when appropriate. Thank you!
Day 1: US Physical Geography
Warm-up: Start labelling the physical map below using the items below.
USA Physical Map: Please draw distinct lines for rivers and draw a ^ for mountains.
Lesson Objective: Students will be able to label the states and physical features in the United States.
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USA States Map: Please write the correct nation in the corresponding political lines.
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Day 2: Northeast
Warm up:
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How many states you been to?
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Which is your favorite state? Explain your answer.
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Which state would you like to most visit? Explain.
Lesson Objective: Know the physical aspects of the Northeast. Understand what the people of the
Northeast are like. Find the Northeast on a map.
The Ocean and the NE:
Fishing : Jobs for some and ________ for all . Boats : for work and ________ .
Trade : the cheapest travel is by water, good for _______________ .
______ ______: Northeasterners love to spend time here.
Rivers and Lakes and the NE: Lots of _________ and medium rivers and lakes. Industry: first used rivers as a power source. Trade: easy to move ________.
Forests and the NE: NE is almost completely ______________. It has leafy trees, few _________ trees. Color: Every ______ all the trees turn _______________ colors.
Weather of the NE : Very big storms from the ocean and large __________ (including ____________ and lake ____________ snow). Mostly ___________ and humid. Why is the weather this way?
Accent of the NE: Hard consonants. Sound somewhat ___________.
Cities of the NE: NE is very ____________. Lots of _____________.
Economy: Lots of different ________________. Wall ____________/Stock ______________. Many banks. Fishing. Logging Wood products.
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Northeast Physical Geography Features:
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Day 3: The South
Warm up:
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What are 2 things you learned about the Northeast?
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What are 2 reasons the Northeast gets crazy weather?
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What are 2 big industries in the Northeast?
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List some facts you know about the American South?
Lesson Objective: Know the physical geography of the South. Know what the people of the South are like.
Find the South on a map.
Physical Geography of the South:
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Agriculture (_____________) of the South:
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- _______________ used to be king. The South has lots of _____________ and cow farms.
The South and the ____________:
- ______________: Most vacations are spent here!
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- Some ___________ industry
- What is the cheapest travel?
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Rivers and the South:
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What is one of the big rivers?
- Trade:
Forests and the South:
- The South is almost completely ____________. Most of the trees are _________ woods.
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Weather of the South:
- Very hot _______________ and cool winters (Not cold!). ______ ___________ is a must. ________.
- Lots of hurricanes. Rarely snows.
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People of the South:
- What are some things you hear differently in the Southern accents?
- Words are ___________ together. Consonants are weak.
Cities of the South:
-The South if urban and rural. Has two large cities:
Think, Pair Share: Pair up and talk about these 2 questions. You have 4 minutes.
- Would you like to live in a place where it rarely snows?
- How would the rivers of the South help the farmers?
Economy: Agriculture. General Business. ___________: Wood Products.
Southern Culture:
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- Like to dress up. Drink lots of __________ ______!
Summary:
1. Lightly color (with pencil or colored pencil) the South.
2. What is the largest business in the South?
3. Using your map on the first and second page, please quiz yourself using a scrap piece of paper.
Day 4: The Midwest
Warm-up:
1. What are 3 similarities between the Northeast and South?
2. What are 3 differences between the Northeast and South?
3. Name 3 states in the Midwest.
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Objective: Know the physical geography of the Midwest. Understand the people of the Midwest. Find the
Midwest on a map.
Physical Geography of the Midwest:
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Agriculture (Farming) of the Midwest:
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- __________ is the biggest crop. The Midwest also makes lots of __________.
The Great Lakes:
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- Trade: the cheapest travel by ______________, good for business. ___________: good to go to. Looks like an ocean!
Lakes and the Midwest: _________ are everywhere! Make by ____________. Many people have a lake house and/or a boar.
The Great Plaines: The Midwest is ________. ________ for _____________.
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Weather of the Midwest: COLD during the ___________. ___________ (hot and humid) during the summer.
It’s ___________.
People of the Midwest:
Accent of the Midwest : Long vowel sounds. ____ and ____ sound the same.
What are some things you hear that sound different?
Cities of the Midwest: It is mostly ________. Has many large ________. _________ are mostly based on industry. What are some cities?
Economy: ______________. Industry but has ___________.
Day 5: Southwest
Warm-up :
1. List 3 facts for each of the following regions: Northeast, South, and Midwest.
Northeast:
South:
Midwest:
What states did the United States get from Mexico?
Lesson Objective: Know the physical aspects of the Southwest. Understand what the people of the Southwest are like. Find the Southwest on a map.
Deserts: _______ of the Southwest is _________ or arid. Very ______ and ______. Makes life here ______but not ____________.
Major Rivers:
Weather of the Southwest: _____ and _____. Occasional ________ rain. Rarely _______ and little humidity.
People in the Southwest: Mixed with Spanish sounds. What did you hear?
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Cities of the Southwest: SW is rural with ___________ big ________. What are some cities?
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Hispanic Heritage:
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Economy: Many __________ people. General businesses. ___________.
Summary: Write 5 sentences writing about the regions we have learned so far (NE, South, Midwest, SW)?
Day 6: American West
Warm-up :
1. What is the climate like in the Southwest?
2. Where did the US get the SW from and what states are considered the SW?
3. Name some states in the American West.
Objective: Know the physical geography of the West.
Understand the people of the West.
Find the West on a map.
Physical Geography of the American West:
Agriculture of the West: _____________ is big business. Ranches:
Mining: ________ and ________ first brought people to the ________.
Today we mine:
1. 2. 3. 4.
Water:
Limited _________, mostly in _________. Without water _________ it’s tough to live.
Weather: ________ during the winters. _______ during the summer. _____ because of high __________. It’s windy.
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People of the West:
What did you hear?
Cities of the West: Big ___________ only on the edges of the _______________. Many big cities on the
_________ ____________.
Economy:
Summary:
1. Which region have we learned has the most land area?
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