Welcome to Social Studies!
Northeast Region
Students will learn about the Northeast Region of the United States. Students will learn general information about the region before diving into state projects. In this region each student will choose a state and then design a Google Slides presentation concentrating on three areas: geography, economy and history. Explore the links below for additional information and games related to the Northeast Region.
State Trivia - Fun facts and trivia about all 50 states
50 States - Information about all 50 states
Learn About the 50 States - Information about all 50 states
Winter Temperatures - Find the average winter temperatures for your state
Summer Temperatures - Find the average summer temperatures for your state
Travel Websites: Click on the following links to find tourist attractions for each of our 50 states
USA.GOV
50States.com
Attractions of America
Students will learn about the Northeast Region of the United States. Students will learn general information about the region before diving into state projects. In this region each student will choose a state and then design a Google Slides presentation concentrating on three areas: geography, economy and history. Explore the links below for additional information and games related to the Northeast Region.
State Trivia - Fun facts and trivia about all 50 states
50 States - Information about all 50 states
Learn About the 50 States - Information about all 50 states
Winter Temperatures - Find the average winter temperatures for your state
Summer Temperatures - Find the average summer temperatures for your state
Travel Websites: Click on the following links to find tourist attractions for each of our 50 states
USA.GOV
50States.com
Attractions of America
Illinois
During our next social studies unit we will take a close look at our home state of Illinois. The students will explore the economic opportunities, natural and agricultural resources, and goods and services that draw people to the state. They will also take a close look at the geography that makes Illinois distinct from other states.
Essential Questions:
During our next social studies unit we will take a close look at our home state of Illinois. The students will explore the economic opportunities, natural and agricultural resources, and goods and services that draw people to the state. They will also take a close look at the geography that makes Illinois distinct from other states.
Essential Questions:
- What draws people to Illinois? What keeps them here?
- How has Illinois' economy changed over time?
- How is Illinois' geography similar to and unique from other states?