Introduction
In this webquest, you will learn about the "Big 6" of the West Region. -Landforms -Bodies of Water -Climate of the Region -Human Population and Culture -History -Natural Resources
Process
Section 1: Landforms
1) Read pages 375 and 376 from your social studies text book.
2) Read the Landforms section (pg 8-10) in your red book called "The West".
3) Read the Land and Water section in you West booklet. (You can highlight important information in your booklet.)
4) Click on the links to learn more about landforms for the West Region. Make sure you click on each landform and read about it.
http://4thgradeunitedstatesregions.weebly.com/the-land-of-the-west.html
Section 2: Bodies of Water
1) Read page 379 and pages 392-393 from your social studies text book.
2) Read the Land and Water section in your West booklet. (You can highlight important information in your booklet.)
3) Click on the link to learn more about the Bodies of Water for the West Region.
https://getawaytips.azcentral.com/large-bodies-of-water-in-the-western-usa-12536545.html
https://sciencing.com/bodies-water-usa-8237688.html
Section 3: Climate
1) Read page 377 from your social studies text book.
2) Read the climate section (pg 11-13) in your red book called "The West".
3) Read the Climate section in your West booklet. (You can highlight important information in your booklet.)
4) Click on the link to learn more about climate for the West Region.
Section 4: Culture and Population
1) Read pages 403-406 and 410-411 from your social studies text book.
2) Read the People of the West section (pg 23-25) in your red book called "The West".
3) Read the Culture section in your West booklet. (You can highlight important information in your booklet.)
4) Click on the link to learn more about the population of the West Region.
https://mrnussbaum.com/western-states-interactive-map
https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/popular-music-west
https://www.storyboardthat.com/storyboards/lauren/west-culture/copy
Section 5: History
1) Read pages 383-389 from your social studies text book.
2) Read the History section (pg 15-20) in your red book called "The West".
3) Read the Culture section in your West booklet. (You can highlight important information in your booklet.)
Section 6: Natural Resources
1) Read page 378 from your social studies text book.
2) Read the Resources and Economy (pg 31-36) section in your red book called "The West".
3) Read the Products and Natural Resources section in your West booklet. (You can highlight important information in your booklet.)
3) Click on the link to learn more about natural resources from the West Region.