Unit 1: The Land of the United States
Unit Almanac—Connect to the Nation
| What on Earth Is Geography? | ||
| Vocabulary Preview | Reading Strategy: Predict and Infer | |
| Lesson 1 | Core | The Geography of Our World |
| Extend | Technology—Geography in Daily Life | |
| Map and Globe Skill Review Map Skills | ||
| Lesson 2 | Core | Land and Water |
| Extend | Geography—Making a Mountain | |
| Map and Globe Skill Make a Map | ||
| Lesson 2 | Core | Resources of the United States |
| Extend | Biography—Dr. Maria Telkes | |
| Chapter 1 Review
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| Understanding Regions | ||
| Vocabulary Preview | Reading Strategy: Reading Strategy: Monitor and Clarify | |
| Lesson 1 | Core | What Is a Region? |
| Extend | Geography—Borders and Boundaries | |
| Lesson 2 | Core | Regions of the United States |
| Extend | Literature—Poems of America by C. Drew Lamm, Frank Asch, Rebecca Kai Dotlich, and Pat Mora | |
| Map and Globe Skill Use Latitude and Longitude | ||
| Lesson 3 | Core | Climate Regions |
| Extend | Geography—The Water Cycle | |
| Chapter 2 Review | ||
| My State Handbook: Geography | ||
| Unit 1 Review: Current Events Project | ||
