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Join us on an exciting cross-country road trip across the USA as we explore the five major regions that define this diverse nation. From the historical Northeast with its rich culture to the Midwest's heartland, the sunny Southeast, the vast Southwest, and the stunning landscapes of the West, each region has unique characteristics and charm. Using a compass rose map, we’ll navigate through states like Maine, Texas, and California. Get ready to learn about what makes each area special and how they contribute to the identity of the United States.
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Fasten your seatbelts we’re off on a cross country road trip!
The United States is a SYSTEM that can be broken into 5 major parts or regions.
What is a REGION? • places that have similar characteristics that make them different from surrounding areas • What are some things that might define a region?
Compass Rose • A compass rose helps us give a name to the regions
Let’s start with a map of the entire U.S.A.
NortheastRegion Maine New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New York New Jersey Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland
Midwest Region Ohio Michigan Indiana Wisconsin Illinois Missouri Iowa Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas
Southeast Region West Virginia Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Florida Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Mississippi Arkansas Louisiana
Southwest Region Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Arizona
West Region Alaska Hawaii Montana Wyoming Colorado Utah Idaho Washington Oregon Nevada California
The United States is a SYSTEM that can be broken into 5 major parts or regions. • Northeast Region • Midwest Region • Southeast Region • Southwest Region • West Region