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Colorado Physical Regions and Human-Environment Interaction

3rd Grade · Social Studies · US-CO-SS

11 lessons

Goal

Analyze Colorado's distinct geographic regions and evaluate how physical environments shape human life.

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  1. The Great Plains Region of ColoradoUp next
  2. The Rocky Mountains Region of ColoradoNot started yet
  3. The Colorado Plateau RegionYou are here
  4. Comparing Colorado's Three Major Geographic RegionsNot started yet
  5. Colorado's Climate Zones and Weather ExtremesNot started yet
  6. How Physical Geography Shapes Where People SettleNot started yet
  7. Adapting to Colorado's Alpine and Arid EnvironmentsNot started yet
  8. Modifying the Environment: Dams, Canals, and IrrigationNot started yet
  9. Natural Resources and Economic Activity in ColoradoNot started yet
  10. Natural Hazards: Wildfires, Floods, and BlizzardsNot started yet
  11. Conservation and Protecting Colorado's Public LandsNot started yet
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Learning standards covered

us-coSS.4.2.1Colorado Social Studies Standards · All ages

Use geographic tools to research and answer questions about Colorado geography.

us-coSS.4.2.2Colorado Social Studies Standards · All ages

Examine the relationship between the physical environment and its effect on human activity.