Grade Level: Fourth Unit of Study: Northeast Region glce
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Lesson 1 Title: Geography of the Northeast Grade Level: Fourth Unit of Study: Northeast Region GLCE: G2.0.2 Compare human and physical characteristics of a region to which Michigan belongs (e.g. Great Lakes, Midwest) with those of another region in the United States (i.e. Northeast region). G2.0.1 Describe ways in which the United States can be divided into different regions. Abstract: Students will identify physical and human characteristics of the Northeast region so that they may make comparisons to their home state. Key Concepts: Use maps of human and physical characteristics to ask geographic questions about regions. For example, we can observe that Michigan belongs to a region with common physical characteristics, such as bordering the Great Lakes. We can also ask a geographic question like, “What do people do there?” By making similar observations and finding answers to the same question about another region in the United States, we can then compare two regions. Sequence of Activities: Begin by having a classroom discussion of what kind of landforms students think are in the Northeast Region. Distribute student maps of Northeast region and have students record/label physical characteristics, such as the Appalachian Mountains, White Mountains, Erie Canal, various harbors, and Atlantic coast. Geographic features can be viewed/displayed in detail from Google Earth. (http://www.earth.google.com) Identify other physical regions that may reside in the Northeast region (New England, Middle Atlantic states, etc- see Northeast Region Teacher Resource Information document). Show and discuss population density in the Northeast region and how it compares to the United States (maps found below under Resources). Population density increased in the Northeast making this the ideal location for the beginnings of the U.S. federal government. The original 13 colonies formed as another region in the Northeast. www.Congressforkids.net/games/thirteencolonies/2_thirteencolonies.htm has many resources for exploring 13 colonies. Show video found on United Streaming: Northeast Region, The: Environment (20 minutes). Students will write a “postcard” from the Northeast region to a friend in Michigan telling about the physical similarities and differences they have observed in the Northeast region and Michigan. (See postcard template in resources.) Connections: English Language Arts: Compare the physical geography of the Northeast region to your home state in a written response. Resources Kid-friendly resource for all regions: http://www.dembsky.net/regions/ Northeast Region map: http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/ne_us.pdf (map with labels) http://www.eduplace.com/ss/maps/pdf/ne_us_nl.pdf (no labels) For viewing physical features use Google Earth United States Population Density Map: http://maps.howstuffworks.com/united-states-population-density-map.htm Northeast Region Population Density Map: http://maps.howstuffworks.com/northeast-region-population-density-map.htm Land Use map of U.S.: http://maps.howstuffworks.com/united-states-land-use-map.htm Climate map of U.S.: http://maps.howstuffworks.com/united-states-climate-map.htm United Streaming Video: www.unitedstreaming.com search: Northeast Region, The: Environment Postcard template link available on Wikispaces site. 
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