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United States - Land (Physiographic) Regions
This section provides activities on the eight physiographic land regions of the United States (coastal plain, interior lowlands etc.)
Eight United States Land Regions Infographic and Outline Map
Description: This awesome .pdf contains a beautifully illustrated map of the eight United States land regions with icons of various landforms and attractions found in each. It also contains a regions outline map on page 2.
Eight United States Land Regions - Road Trip Across America
Description: This awesome activity includes eight pdfs. - one for each of America's eight land regions. The .pdf includes a giant windshield in which students should draw a scene they would see if they were on a road trip through each region. For example, if a student were to drive through the Basin and Range region, they might draw a desert landscape, or arches, or interesting rock formations. On the second page, students will find four "welcome to.." signs. Students should indicate four states they might drive through in each region. For example, in the basin and range region, students might design a "Welcome to Arizona" sign or a "Welcome to Utah" design.
National Parks Interactive Map
Description: This section features an interactive map of America's 58 national parks. Clicking on the map allows students to learn about the national park of interest, as well as watch a narrated video. Students can learn about Yellowstone, Yosemite, Death Valley, Everglades, Denali, Rocky Mountain, Arches, and many more. Perfect for state reports or reports on America's national parks.
The Atlantic Coastal Plain Reading Comprehension - Printable
Description: This activity requires includes a reading passage and six multiple choice questions. The answers are included in the PDF.
The Appalachian Mountains - Article
Description: This article describes the Appalachian Mountains. Lots of Pictures!
The Appalachian Mountains Reading Comprehension - Printable
Description: This activity requires includes a reading passage and six multiple choice questions. The answers are included in the PDF.
The Atlantic Coastal Plain - Article
Description: This article describes the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Lots of Pictures!
The Interior Lowlands - Article
Description: This article describes the Interior Lowlands. Lots of Pictures!
The Interior Lowlands Reading Comprehension - Printable
Description: This activity requires includes a reading passage and six multiple choice questions. The answers are included in the PDF. PASSAGE LENGTH: 316 Words; LEXILE: 1010
The Great Plains - Article
Description: This article describes the Great Plains. Lots of Pictures!
The Great Plains Reading Comprehension - Printable
Description: This activity requires includes a reading passage and seven multiple choice questions. The answers are included in the PDF.
Great Plains Reading Comprehension - Online
Description: This resource includes a short passage and four multiple choice questions. It gives immediate feedback. In addition, when you click the "listen" button, you can hear the passage while it highlights the text.
Regions and Rivers Assessment for Google Classroom
Description: This is a 30-item assessment on the eight physiographic regions and eight important United States rivers.
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