Human Geography of the United States


Civics Geography of the United States Human Geography of the United States
Students fill in an outline map of the United States, identifying geographic regions, a river, a mountain range, and their hometown. Then they learn about the five largest cities in the country and make a generalization about what their locations have in common. Next they analyze a population density map of the United States. Finally, they define the term economic region based on the regions they have learned about.

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Overview

In this experience, students use maps to review the physical geography of the United States. Then they learn about the five largest cities in the country and make a generalization about what their locations have in common. Next they analyze a population density map of the United States. Finally, they learn about the U.S. territories and form an opinion on whether Puerto Rico should become a state.

Objectives

  • Locate major cities of contemporary United States.
  • Analyze a population density map of the United States.
  • Identify the U.S. territories.


Engage


Human geography studies how human activity affects or is influenced by the earth’s surface. In this lesson, you will explore some aspects of human geography in the United States.

Objectives
  • Locate major cities of contemporary United States.
  • Analyze a population density map of the United States.
  • Identify the U.S. territories.


Political map of the United States

Let’s review what you have learned so far about maps and the physical geography of the United States. Use the map shown above to answer the following questions:


What is the capital of Idaho?

A) Helena
B) Boise
C) Phoenix
D) Des Moines

Which state has the capital city Frankfort?

A) Connecticut
B) Nevada
C) Kentucky
D) West Virginia

Now mark the map below:

  • Label at least one river.
  • Circle and label the major geographic regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West.
  • Draw in the location of a mountain range.
  • Mark your hometown.

 


Project and model filling in a map. Add as many labels and features as possible while keeping the map legible.


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