UNIT 4: The Middle West
Chapter 9: Plains States
Chapter 9, Introduction : Plains States
Chapter 9, Lesson 1: Early Days on the Interior Plains
Lesson 1 Summary This lesson describes the landforms and natural resources of the Plains region. It explains how the region was settled and describes the challenges faced by people who settled in the Great Plains. Finally, it discusses the way of life of Native Americans in the region who, like the pioneers, had to adapt to the environment of the Great Plains The environment of the Interior Plains affected early ways of life. |
Chapter 9, Lesson 2: Farming and Ranching on the Plains
Lesson 2 Summary In this lesson, you will learn that the Plains states produce most of the nation's grain and much of its corn. The lesson explains innovations in the farming industry over the years and also tells how ranches grew in the region. Finally, the lesson examines extreme weather that can occur in the Plains states. The environment of the Plains region affects the way people use the land to earn a living. Lesson Instructions: Click the button below to watch and interact with this lesson's Ted.ed video. |
Chapter 9, Lesson 3: The Plains States Today
Lesson 3 Summary
This lesson describes how urbanization has occurred in the Plains states. It identifies the industries that are important to the region today, and it explains the workings of a free enterprise economy. People who live in cities and on farms and ranches depend on one another. Lesson Instructions: Click the button below to watch and interact with this lesson's Ted.ed video. |
Chapter 9, Lesson 4: Plains Around the World
Lesson 4 Summary
This lesson compares some of the plains in other parts of the world to the Plains region of the United States. It discusses the location and climate of the Pampas of South America, the European Plain, and the Nullarbor Plain in Australia. It also tells how people use the plains. The world's plains and the way people live on them are alike in some ways. Lesson Instructions: Click the button below to watch and interact with this lesson's Ted.ed video. |