Geography: Southern Region of the United States
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| Geography: Southern Region of the United States |
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Description:
| These sites focus on the states in the South. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. There are many photographs as well as statistics that can be graphed. The following states are included: Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware. Also includes links to eThemes Resources on the Midwest, West, and Northeast. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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Resource Links:
| The Official U.S. Time
See the official time for each of the different time zones in the United States. Click on a region to check the time.
U.S. States
Click on a state to learn more about it including the history, symbols, population, and famous people.
Census Regions
This is a pdf that has a map showing the regions of the United States. Go to page 2 to see a list of the states.
U.S. Economy at a Glance
Click on the Southern region to see statistics about the economy. Includes the unemployment rate. Try graphing these statistics.
American Factfinder
This is a table of Census data about the South that you can graph.
Senate Kids
This page has Texas trivia plus audio of the Texas song. There are also two interactive quizzes.
Arkansas Kids
This site has activities and games relating to Arkansas.
Mississippi
Learn the state symbols for Mississippi. Includes photographs.
Kentucky
Learn about the state symbols of Kentucky, see photographs, and listen to audio files of state songs.
Tennessee Facts
This page has information about the history and symbols of Tennessee. Includes photographs. Scroll down for more information.
All About Alabama
Click on the links to learn about different topics relating to Alabama. Don't miss "Alabama History Timeline" or "State Emblems and Symbols."
Florida Kids Page
Click on the icons to learn more about Florida. The "Facts" link includes history facts.
Secretary of State Kid's Page
Learn facts about North Carolina and then click on "Fun 'n Games" to test your knowledge.
Maryland Kids' Page
This site is full of information about Maryland. Explore the links on the main page. Topics include history, geography, famous people, and state symbols.
Fiddle Tunes of the Old Frontier
This site has 184 fiddle songs from the past. Click on a link to hear the audio.
Gatorland Gator Cam
See what the alligators are up to at this Florida attraction.
eThemes Resource: Geography: Midwest Region of the United States
These sites focus on the states in the Midwest. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. There are many photos included, plus statistics that can be graphed. The following states are included: North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Also has links to eThemes Resources on the West, South and Northeast.
eThemes Resource: Geography: Northeastern Region of the United States
These sites focus on the states in the Northeast. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. There are many photos included, plus statistics that can be graphed. The following states are referenced: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Also has links to eThemes Resources on the Midwest, South, and West.
eThemes Resource: Geography: Western Region of the United States
These sites focus on the states in the West. Learn more about the history, land, economy, industries, and animals of this region. There are many photos as well as statistics that can be graphed. The following states are included: Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Also has links to eThemes Resources on the Midwest, South and Northeast.
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