Defining Geographic Regions: Criteria and Boundaries

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Explain what constitutes a region and how geographers use physical, cultural, and economic traits to divide areas.

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Exploring the Five Physical Regions of the United States

4th Grade · Social-studies · US-WI-SS

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Introduce geographic regional criteria and explore the distinctive landforms, waterways, and physical features across the five major U.S. regions.

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SS.Geog1.c.4-5Wisconsin Social Studies Standards · 4th Grade

Create and label a map (paper or digital) of the local community, state, tribal lands, and country, including both physical (e.g., oceans and continents) and human (e.g., roads, buildings) characteristics. Identify and construct regions (digital or paper) in Wisconsin and the United States.