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Unit 3 The Northeast

The NortheastThe Northeast

What causes a region to change?



Lessons

Lesson 1The Geography ofthe Northeast

Lesson 2The Economy of the Northeast

Lesson 3The People of the Northeast



What is the geography of the Northeast?

The Geography of the Northeast

Vocabularyglacier

bay

fuel

fall line

tourist

Reading SkillMain Idea and Details

Lesson 1


The Northeast Long AgoThe Geography of the Northeast

Eleven states make up the Northeast region.

The Appalachian Mountains were formed more than 250 million years ago.

Glaciers covered the Northeast.

The Finger Lakes of New York were formed when glaciers melted.


A Rich LandThe Geography of the Northeast

Coastline dotted with bays

Forests, a valuable resource

Appalachian Mountains

Many rivers and lakes

Fall linesEnergyFood


The Climate of the NortheastThe Geography of the Northeast

Four seasons with differences in the region

Snow and rain in all the states

Storms called nor’easters

Fall colors attract tourists.


The Economy of the Northeast

How do people of the Northeast make a living?

industry

service

urban

suburban

megalopolis


VocabularyLesson 2


Using ResourcesThe Economy of the Northeast

Many people in the Northeast live in or near cities.

Natural resources are still an important part of the economy.

FishingTrapping crab and lobsterDairy farmsFruit and vegetablesMaple syrupTimber and other forest

products


Building FactoriesThe Economy of the Northeast

Factory machines were first used in England.

Textile factories were built all over the Northeast.

People moved from rural farms to cities and towns to work in factories.


Serving OthersThe Economy of the Northeast

People who work in the service industry do not produce goods, they provide services.

health caretransportationeducationprotective servicesfood serviceretail servicearts and entertainment


Cities and Suburbs in the NortheastThe Economy of the Northeast

The Northeast has less land than any other region, but about one in every six of the nation’s people lives there.

A suburb is a community near a city. Many people who work in urban areas live in suburban areas.

Some of the largest citiesBostonNew York CityPhiladelphiaWashington, D.C.


The People of the Northeast

What is important to the culture of the Northeast?

culture

diverse


VocabularyLesson 3


A Diverse Region

The first people were Native Americans.

Immigrants from all over the world brought their ways of life and shaped the culture.


European settlersAfricansPeople from Asia and the Americas

Many immigrants came through Ellis Island.


Celebrating Cultures

One way to show pride in your culture is to share it with others.

Festivals and parades celebrate and reflect the cultures of the Northeast.



Places to Explore

The Northeast region is full of interesting places to visit


Hiking in the mountainsSailing along the coastMuseumsAquariumsGardensCitiesTanglewood: the

Boston Symphony Orchestra


Once, much of North America was covered with large sheets of ice called ________.

_________ is all of the businesses that make one kind of product or provide one kind of service.

All the jobs that people do to help others are ________ jobs.

_______ means “of the city.”

A __________ area is a community near a city.

_______ includes a people’s history, language, religion, and customs.

industry glaciers urban

glaciers

Industry

Urban

ReviewVocabulary

service

service

suburban

Culture

suburbanculture


Review

How did glaciers change the landscape of the Northeast?

What uses did Native Americans and early settlers have for trees?

How is the way that we get goods today different from the way people got them in the past?

Who were the first peoples to live in the Northeast region?

If a particular group has a festival in a city, what does that tell you about that culture?

Comprehension and Critical Thinking


Map and Globe Skills

A map scale tells the actual size of an area.

A small-scale map shows a large area without many details.

A large-scale map shows many details of a small area.

Which map shows the smallest area?Map B

Find the area on Map A that is shown in Map B.

Acadia National Park

Compare Maps at Different Scales


Maps

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Graphic OrganizerMain Idea and Details

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