Regions of the United States EL 810 by https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv Students research the 5 regions of the United States through inquiry based researching. en-us 2018-06-19 19:49:16 UTC 2026-01-30 08:58:39 UTC hello@padlet.com The 5 Regions Prezi - Davis rdavis201 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267963090 I chose this Prezi because I liked how the creator introduced the vocabulary that would be used before jumping into the topic. I also chose this Prezi because it helps students understand what states belong to each region. Students also learn the landmarks, natural resources, climate, and vegetation of each region. ]]> 2018-06-20 14:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267963090 Map of The 5 Regions of the United States - Davis rdavis201 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267964068 I chose this map mainly because I wanted a map that had the states identified. Students often struggle with this concept, so I thought this would be beneficial. I can label the regions on the map when it is display or printed.]]> 2018-06-20 14:36:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267964068 Northeast Region Song - Davis rdavis201 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267965414 I chose this video because the Northeast Region states are all listed in a way that will help students remember them. I think songs are a very important tool for helping students remember things!]]> 2018-06-20 14:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267965414 Southeast Region Song - Davis rdavis201 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267965737 I liked this video because the creator chose a catchy song to help students remember all of the states in the Southeast Region. He also included an interesting fact about the region. I also appreciated that it is a very short video.]]> 2018-06-20 14:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267965737 West Region Song - Davis rdavis201 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267966103 I decided to include the songs for every region. This one has all of the states of the west region. However, this video has more information regarding the West Region. The creator included fun facts and history regarding the West Region.]]> 2018-06-20 14:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267966103 Midwest Region Song - Davis rdavis201 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267966821 This video provides students with a song that will definitely help them remember the states in the Midwest. They will also remember some important characteristics of the Midwest.]]> 2018-06-20 14:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267966821 Southwest Region Song - Davis rdavis201 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267967856 I shortened this video because the song was very repetitive. However, the video teaches students the states in the Southwest Region. Students should also remember the capitals of each of these states after listening to this song a few times!]]> 2018-06-20 15:03:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267967856 What Are the U.S. Regions? - Davis rdavis201 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267970229 This book explains the five different regions of the United States. There are maps that show students exactly where the states are located. Students can also read about the sights to see, the activities available, and the food that can be found in each region.]]> 2018-06-20 15:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267970229 The Watsons go to Brimingham - Davis rdavis201 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267970773 This book is a higher level text. I would use this as a read aloud throughout the study of the regions. I think it shows the history of the South during one of the saddest times in our history. There is a lot of humor in this book, which makes it an enjoyable read for both teachers and students.]]> 2018-06-20 15:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267970773 Thunder Cake (a picture book) - Davis rdavis201 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267971661 I love Patricia Polacco's books. I chose this book because it is set in the Midwest and shows a real life experience of someone who lived in the Midwest. I honestly could have chosen any of Polacco's books as most of them take place somewhere in the U.S., but this one is one of my favorites. ]]> 2018-06-20 15:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267971661 Cowen Comprehensive List ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267972685 Attached is a comprehensive list of resources.  These will also appear individually, but are listed here to refer back to.]]> 2018-06-20 15:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267972685 MrNussbaum.com - Davis rdavis201 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267972737 This website has many learning activities for students. I chose this specific page on his website because there are activities for the regions, map reading, landforms, landmarks, national parks, and so much more. I also found that this website offers songs for each state!]]> 2018-06-20 15:37:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267972737 Video Resource 1 Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267973102  This video shows the 5 regions and explains each.  Each region’s weather and geography is discussed.  Students could use this video to help understand how the regions are different in land, crops, and weather.]]> 2018-06-20 15:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267973102 Video Resource 2 Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267973336 This video shows clearly the 5 regions and what states make up each region.  Economy of each region, major cities, and landforms are also shown. ]]> 2018-06-20 15:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267973336 Video Resource 3 Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267973560 This video helps to describe exactly what a region is and why states are grouped together.  Common features, weather, and culture are shared as reasons why states are put together to make one region.  
https://study.com/academy/lesson/the-5-regions-of-the-united-states-lesson-for-kids.html 
]]> 2018-06-20 15:44:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267973560 Image Resource Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267974137 This image shows the 5 regions labeled and colored for students to easily distinguish.  Students can use this image to determine which states are in each region.
https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/regions-of-the-us/ 
]]> 2018-06-20 15:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267974137 Website Resource 1 Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267975141  This website shows the states in each region, climate, and geography.  This would be a good place to show students how to find details about their specific region they are researching
https://www.ducksters.com/geography/us_states/us_geographical_regions.php
]]> 2018-06-20 15:56:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267975141 Regions of the U.S. - Davis rdavis201 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267975316 I chose this resource because it provides a good visual for students. I really like that there is a good balance between text and visual representation. Students will be able to glean a great deal of information from this resource.]]> 2018-06-20 15:57:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267975316 Website Resource 2 Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267975333 This website focuses on land and showing what types of geography there is throughout the United States.  Students could use this in researching to determine what their region looks like and how the land is useful in helping people of that region live, such as for crops. 
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/typesofland/typesofland.html 
]]> 2018-06-20 15:57:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267975333 Website Resource 3 Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267975461 This website explains landforms and climate.  In the middle of the website it also defines what climate and temperature mean.  This website would be useful in allowing students to see what their region looks like and feels like in terms of weather. 
https://4thgradeunitedstatesregions.weebly.com/the-regions-of-the-united-states.html 
]]> 2018-06-20 15:58:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267975461 Website Resource 4 Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267975674 This website breaks down a lot of information for students.  It shows the states of the region, capitals, industries, natural resources, and agriculture.  The pictures given also help students visually see what the region looks like
https://prezi.com/_okmn5wgzgvw/regions-of-the-united-states-4th-grade/ 
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]]> 2018-06-20 16:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267975674 Children's Nonfiction Books Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267975798 EPIC is a free website resource which reads stories aloud to students and has visual copies they can pull up and read.  I have a class account teachers can set up and add their students onto.  Then students can get on and read independently, or you as the teacher can pull up books and read them aloud or discuss with students. 
 
This is a quick resource that shows students what the west region looks like and what states are in the region.  There is one book for each region on EPIC.
https://www.getepic.com/app/read/7993 
https://www.getepic.com/app/read/7979
https://www.getepic.com/app/read/7980
https://www.getepic.com/app/read/8095 
]]> 2018-06-20 16:01:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267975798 Children's Nonfiction Book Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267976191 Barnes and Noble has these quick little non-fiction books which describe some history about each region, animals, geography, and weather.  These books appear to be available in Topeka or can be shipped to your school.  This could maybe be something classroom budgets could be used for to help explain each region to students.  
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/the-southwest-dana-meachen-rau/1105113391/2678082061615?st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_New+Marketplace+Shopping+Books_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP164949&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInZWUy8ng2wIVgjVpCh23TQAgEAQYASABEgLv-PD_BwE 
]]> 2018-06-20 16:05:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267976191 Children's Nonfiction Book Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267976294 This book goes through each state and includes famous people, maps, capitals, and history specific to each state.  This would help students learn more about specific states in their region.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-50-states-sol-linero/1121172586#/ 
]]> 2018-06-20 16:06:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267976294 Children's Nonfiction Book Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267976467 This resource has more than just true details, but also has games kids can play related to travel.  This would be a fun book to use to help students learn some factual knowledge and also play games related to the states.
https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Road-Atlas-Rand-McNally/dp/0528013416/ref=as_at?imprToken=w8ZHVmfuTHGLlU9i4kwLgg&slotNum=3&ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=w50&creativeASIN=0528013416&tag=travandleis07-20&ascsubtag=f0dba7ac1556f6c943a3b14044576fec 
]]> 2018-06-20 16:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267976467 ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267976520 2018-06-20 16:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267976520 Children's Fiction Book Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267976743 This book goes into detail about geography of each state and helps students picture what each state looks like.  The dog in the story helps kids go on a pretend adventure through the states.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/travels-with-charlie-miles-backer/1116530776?ean=9781609054625&st=PLA&sid=BNB_DRS_New+Core+Shopping+Books_00000000&2sid=Google_&sourceId=PLGoP164975&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIka_Ruczg2wIVAS5pCh3KWgP4EAQYAyABEgLC8fD_BwE 
]]> 2018-06-20 16:09:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267976743 Children's Chapter Book Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267976860 Laura Ingalls Wilder is a famous writer in the Midwest region.  Having students look up what books are famous from different regions or states would be interesting to learn!
 https://lithub.com/100-books-across-america-fiction-and-nonfiction-for-every-state-in-the-union/ 
]]> 2018-06-20 16:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267976860 Children's Chapter Book Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267977135 Sarah, Plain and Tall discusses Midwest living and helps students get a glimpse of living in an older time period.  Students could discuss what travel would have been like then compared to now.  This book is also grade level appropriate.
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/sarah-plain-and-tall-by-patricia-maclachlan/ 
]]> 2018-06-20 16:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267977135 Children's Chapter Book Cowen ccowen1 https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267977223 The Wizard of Oz is well-known specifically to Kansas.  Having students get excited to learn about what well-known books come from their region and states in the region they are researching may help them find some new books they would like to read!  
https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/books/the-wizard-of-oz-by-l-frank-baum/ 
]]> 2018-06-20 16:13:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ccowen1/fdmglhfvv8rv/wish/267977223