The Geography of the United States (CKHG Unit)

This unit reinforces map and globe skills as students learn about the geographic characteristics of different regions of the United States: New England, Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest, Great Plains, Rocky Mountain, Southwest, and West Coast. Across 13 lessons, students explore the climate, natural resources, culture, and other distinctive characteristics of each region.

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Grades

5, 6, 7, 8

Subjects

Foundations of Democracy

Resource Types

Modules (Teaching Unit), Lesson Plans, Primary Sources, Books, Media, Assessments, Descriptive Text

Teaching Strategies

Media, Whole Class Discussion, Small Group Discussion, Individual Work, Writing, Project-Based Learning, Primary Source, Informational Text

Duration

45 minutes

Tags

geography, map skills, curriculum