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Here are the teacher pack items for Regions of Texas: North Central Plains:
Overview In this experience, students view a photograph of an unidentified bird (roadrunner) and try to name it. Then they describe the physical characteristics of the North Central Plains. Next they interpret a thematic map of population change to describe the region’s population. Finally they look at a historic railroad lines map and predict how the railroads may have affected the economic development of Fort Worth. Note that geographers divide the United States into ten natural regions, and four of them are found in Texas: the Mountains and Basins, the Great Plains, the North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains. The Teacher Pack contains a link to educational resources on the different regions. Estimated duration: 35-45 minutes Vocabulary words: Objectives
Map of the Four Regions of Texas
Texas is divided into four regions—the Mountains and Basins, the Great Plains, the North Central Plains, and Coastal Plains. The regions are determined by the physical geography, such as landforms, climate, and vegetation. In this experience, you will learn about the North Central Plains.
Objectives
The animal shown above lives in the North Central Plains region, as well several other regions in Texas. Can you name the animal?
Correct answers: roadrunner, chaparral bird, chaparral cock
