REGIONS AND LANDFORMS OF THE UNITED STATES

WHAT IS A REGION?

A region is an area in which places share similar characteristics.

Example: Our 4th grade pod is a region of North Elementary!

REGIONS OF THE UNITED STATES

THE 5 REGIONS:

Northeast Southeast Midwest Southwest West

REGIONS

What region do we live in? Michigan is in the ______ region.

(Page 11)

BOUNDARIES The 5 Regions of the U.S. are separated by boundaries.

A boundary is a line that divides one area from another.

Example: The 50 states are divided by

boundaries.

LANDFORMS

Each region has certain landforms. What are landforms?

Brainstorm and share! (Pages 11-13)

LANDFORMS ARE…

A natural feature of the land, like a mountain or river.

FAMOUS LANDFORMS Appalachian Mountains (Northeast

Region) Plains (Southeast Region) Mississippi River (Midwest Region) The Great Lakes (Midwest Region) Colorado River (Southwest Region) Grand Canyon (Southwest Region) Death Valley (West Region) Mt. McKinley (West Region)

HIGHEST AND LOWEST LANDFORMS

Turn to page 16 and follow along as I read!

Think about it: What are the highest and lowest

points in the United States?