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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Natural Features as a Resource

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students identify resources provided by nature for basic human needs. In this natural features lesson, students discuss the various regions of the United States. They explore one region in depth and complete activities that identify...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Facts, Fictions and Perceptions of Regions

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students examine the different characteristics of the regions of the United States. They discuss places they have visited in the U.S., and in small groups conduct research on a selected region of the U.S. Each group labels a map of...
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Lesson Plan
Cengage Learning

Investigating Social Change: Midwest

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the evolution of the Midwest region of the United States. Students and teachers will gain a different perspective about the Midwest when they check out this site.
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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: United States History Map: 50 States

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the regions of the United States, find the states in those regions on maps, and play a game to locate the states. A great interactive review.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Regions of the United States

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
This lesson provides a variety of activities for the student to become aware of the regions in our country. They will learn the geography and natural resources and how these influence the way of life of the people living in a region.
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Activity
Other

The Vol Web Project: Middle Western States

For Students 3rd - 5th
This site from The VolWeb Project is a lesson plan that teaches students about various aspects of the Midwestern states (e.g. industries, crops, and natural resources). Students participate in research to locate specific information...