Grade 5 Lesson Outline: Chapter 2, Lesson 2

Houghton Mifflin Social Studies
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Chapter 2, Lesson 2: Regions of America (pp. 34-40)

I. Defining Regions

A. A region is an area of land or water with certain features that make it different from other areas.

B. Regions can show differences among places.

C. Regions can show patterns among places.

D. Studying regions can help geographers understand why people live and work in certain places.

II. Regions of the United States

B. The United States can be divided into climate regions.

C. The United States can be divided into regions by characteristics of people, such as how many people live in a certain area, age, and language.

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