five themes of created by: katy brabits grade level: fourth grade

Five Themes of

Created By: Katy BrabitsGrade Level: Fourth Grade

What Will You Learn Today?

• Today you will learn about…–Missouri’s Location–Missouri’s Region–Missouri’s Relationships within Places–Missouri’s Movement–Missouri’s Place– Different facts about Missouri

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Directions-Please complete the assignment in this order:

1. Region2. Relationships within Places3. Location4. Movement5. Place6. Fast Facts

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MenuMenuLocation

Movement

Place

RegionRelationships

withinPlaces

Fast FactsTeacher Resources

Region

• There are five regions in the state of Missouri– Glaciated Tilt Plains• Located in the northern part of Missouri. Was created

by large glaciers of ice. This region has rolling hills and flat plains. It also includes rich farm lands that is used to grow corn and soybeans.

– Osage Plains• This region is part of the Great Plains of America. It is

very flat and coal mining is very important here.

Region– Ozark Highlands

• This region has steep hills and very rocky soil. It is the largest region in the state. Tourism is a large part os the economy. It is known for its scenic beauty, rugged hills, caves, lakes, springs, rivers, and forests.

– Mississippi Lowlands• The “Bootheel” of Missouri. This region used to be a

snake filled swamp. It is known for its black soil. Cotton, rice, and soy beans are grown here.

– Alluvial River Plains• This region is located along the Missouri and Mississippi

rivers. Kansas City and St. Louis are located in this region.

Relationships within Places

• There is plenty of farm land that is used to grow corn and soybeans.

• The people living in Missouri modify their environment by heating and cooling building for comfort through the seasons.

• People adapt to the environment by wearing appropriate clothing during winter and summer months.

• People depend on the environment to coal mine in the Osage Plains Region.

Location• Absolute Location: – ex: St. Louis

• Latitude: 38 37’ N• Longitude: 90 11’ W

• Relative Location: – Northern and Western Hemispheres– Central United States– Bordered by eight states

• Bordered By:– Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee,

Arkansas, and Oklahoma

Movement• The state of Missouri has two major

international airport hubs located in Kansas City and St. Louis.

• Two of the nations busiest railway centers are located in Missouri.

• Many cities have regular fixed-route bus systems.

Movement

• The two major rivers are used to transport commercial items.

• Most of Missouri’s transportation is through cars or other forms of motor vehicles.

Place• Physical Characteristics– Ozark Mountains– Large River Bluffs– Karst Topography– Boot Heel• Lowest point• Flattest and Wettest• Poorest• Most Fertile

Place•Physical Characteristics cont…

– Humid continental climate– Cold winters and hot summers– Extreme Weather • Thunderstorms• Tornadoes

– Sink Holes and Caves

Place• Human Characteristics– Five largest ancestry groups:• German• Irish• English• American• French

– Majority of people speak English

Place

• Human Characteristics cont…– 5.1% of people speak another language in the

home.– 3 out of 5 people identify themselves as

Protestants.– Moderate sized Roman Catholic Community (1 in

every 5 people)

Fast Facts• State Capital

• Jefferson City

• Largest City• Kansas City

• State Nickname• The Show Me State

• State Bird• Blue Bird

• State Flower• White Hawthorn

• State Tree• Dogwood

Don’t forget to take the QUIZ!

Quiz

1. Which of these states does NOT border Missouri?

a. Kentuckyb. Iowac. Kansasd. Texas

I’m Sorry!This state DOES border Missouri!

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Correct!Texas does NOT border Missouri!

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Quiz

2. Which of these is a region in Missouri?

a. Alluvial River Plainsb. Mississippi Plainsc. Glaciated Lowlandsd. Osage Highlands

I’m Sorry!You are thinking of the Mississippi Lowlands!


I’m Sorry!You are thinking of the Glaciated Tilt Plains

Region!


I’m Sorry!You were thinking of the Osage Plains!


Correct!The Alluvial River Plains is located along the

Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Kansas City and St. Louis are located in this region.


Quiz

3. Missouri is located in which hemispheres?

a. Northern and Easternb. Northern and Westernc. Southern and Easternd. Southern and Western

I’m Sorry!Missouri is located in only ONE of these

hemispheres!


I’m Sorry!Missouri is not located in either one of these

hemispheres!


Correct!Missouri is located in the Northern and Western

hemispheres!


Quiz

4. The majority of people in Missouri speak…

a. Spanishb. Frenchc. Germand. English

I’m Sorry!The majority of people in Missouri do NOT speak

Spanish!



French!



German.


Correct!The majority of people in Missouri speak

English!


Quiz

5. Missouri’s state nickname is…

a. The Lone Star Stateb. The Show Me Statec. The Middle Stated. The Dogwood State

I’m Sorry!Missouri’s state nickname is NOT the Lone Star

State.


I’m Sorry!Missouri’s state nickname is NOT the Middle

State!


I’m Sorry!Missouri’s state nickname is NOT the Dogwood

State. The dogwood is Missouri’s state TREE!


Correct!Missouri’s state nickname is The Show Me State!

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