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The West Region: Rocky Mountains, Pacific Coast, and Natural Wonders
Examine the varied topography of the West, from temperate rainforests and high peaks to Pacific coastal harbors.
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Central and Western Regions of the United States
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Explore the geography, resources, states, and capitals of the Midwest, Southwest, and West, and evaluate how people adapt to diverse American environments.
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Learning standards covered
Standard 2.0Maryland Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeStudents shall inquire about the people of the United States and the world using a historically grounded, multidisciplinary approach in order to recognize multiple narratives and acknowledge the diversity and commonality of the human experience.
Standard 3.0Maryland Social Studies Standards · 4th GradeStudents shall inquire about the role of culture, technology, and the environment in the location, distribution, and impact of human activities using geographic tools and spatial thinking in order to demonstrate a significance of place.