Description: This lesson is designed to define, analyze, conceptualize, and apply the idea of political, physical, economic and cultural regions, concentrating on the United States in the Western hemisphere. This lesson involves student interaction, research, hands on activities, and class presentations with discussions. Various examples and scenarios through photos, web work, and maps will help students understand and internalize these key geographic types of regions.
Grade level(s): Middle School Standards: OAS, GFL
Produced By: Gary Gress