Southeast United States


Civics Geography of the United States Southeast United States
Students locate the Southeast states on a U.S. map. Then they learn about the physical geography of the region, focusing on the climate, wetlands, and hurricanes. Next they learn about the human geography and explain the relationship between the spread of central air conditioning and the rise in the region’s population. Finally, they prepare a poster about one of the region’s states.

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Overview

In this experience, students locate the Southeast states on a U.S. map. Then they learn about the physical geography of the region, focusing on the climate, wetlands, and hurricanes. Next they learn about the human geography and explain the relationship between the spread of central air conditioning and the rise in the region’s population. Finally, they prepare a poster about one of the region’s states.

Objectives

  • Identify major physical characteristics of Southeast United States.
  • Describe human activity in the region.


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The United States is often divided into geographic areas. In this experience, you will learn about the Southeast region, which contains the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Objectives

  • Identify major physical characteristics of Southeast United States.
  • Describe human activity in the region.


a panorama view of Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor

Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in Atlanta, Georgia
has the most passengers of any airport in the world


Below is an outline map of the continental states of the United States. Color as many of the fourteen states of the Southeast as you can. Label their names. Some of the states are small, so you may need to use leader lines to add the name to the side.


Ask for a volunteer to present a map to the class.


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