The Northeast for Teachers

Place
What should they know?	__ What are the unique human made and natural characteristics of the region? __ What are the advantages or disadvantages for human habitation?
How can I help them to experience this?	Giants in the Land by Diana Appelbaum -This book tells the story of the great forests that once covered all of New England. A River Ran Wild by Lynne Cherry -This book traces the environmental history of the Nashua River.
	Brainpop: Glaciers -Learn about the powerful force of nature that scraped all the good soil out of New England Brainpop: Mountains & Mountain Types -Look at how mountains are formed and relate to the Appalachian mountains Adventures in Energy is an online video detailing how energy is used every day.
	Introduce the oceans around the United States with this simple map. Discovery School can help you with some and even has a link for some paper cutouts to demonstrate how earthquakes work.
Location
What should they know?	____ Where is the region?
How can I help them to experience this?	*Blast Off to Earth! A Look at Geography* by Loreen Leedy *I have not read this book, but I did find some geography .
	Interactive Map - Roll your mouse over the map to determine state name and its capital. This map gives you attractions near major cities. What are the different types of land forms? Sure cartoons are nice, but what about real pictures?
	National Atlas - Create your own statistically accurate map about each region or part of the United States What's it like in your backyard? Begin learning about geography by looking out your window. With different regions and land forms, this idea could mold itself into a postcard activity that could be sent to other elementary schools. Having difficulty constructing visual using latitude & longitude? Check out this online example by Mr. Brad Bowerman. Then check out an online quiz. While this is a little advanced, size down the list and make your own geography dictionary with pictures!
Movement
What should they know?	__ What physical movement has helped form this region? __ How has geography affected interaction between this region and other regions?
How can I help them to experience this?	Eating the Plates by Lucille Recht Penner -This book details real aspects of the Pilgrims journey and landing at Plymouth Rock
	Brainpop: Thanksgiving -What did the Pilgrims and the Native Americans really do and celebrate? Brainpop: Thirteen Colonies -In the beginning there were colonies and immigration a plenty
	If you are working with Interact’s Discovery simulation game, the traveling section from the old world to the new world ties in well here. Explore the expansion of the colonists and the thirteen original colonies. Explore the topic of immigration with WebQuests or visit virtual Ellis Island and look at Scholastic's teaching materials. Look for from Scholastic covering immigration and colonial America. Have a classroom debate whether a new strip mall should go in where a forest was. "Urban convenience vs. Rural Charm" Begin talking about relocation of the Native Americans. What causes climate? Find all weather related topics and
Human Interaction with Environment
What should they know?	__ How have people past and present interacted with the environment? __ How do people adapt to change and depend on this region?
How can I help them to experience this?	Lobster Boat by Brenda Guiberson -This book tells the story of Tommy, a young boy who goes lobster fishing off the coast of Maine with his uncle. The Amazing Impossible Erie Canal by Cheryl Harness -This picture book details the events that led up to the construction of the Erie Canal, or just read a brief one online here or a timeline.
	A brief animated GIF of the opening and closing of locks in the old Erie Canal. This is what one of the original barges looked like. Brainpop: Causes of the American Revolution & American Revolution -Eventually there was the desire to break away from England and form the United States of America Brainpop: Native Americans -Introduction material for who was here before the colonists
	If you are working with Interact’s Discovery simulation game, the landing and establishing of a colony portion is good here. The Erie Canal Song Explore how people make a living from fishingand how years of it have ravaged the ocean all along the Atlantic coastline. Learn all about maple syrup and how to make some from Massachusetts Maple Producers Association. Or look at the six easy lessons on how to make money with Vermont maple syrup. There are even coloring book pages. Create a Thanksgiving meal with cranberries, maple syrup, and other great northeastern products. Here’s a lesson to teach about gratitude too. I love sweaters, but if you need some facts about lamb, sheep, or wool, check out the American Sheep Industry.



	*Part of an Independent Learning Project for Cambridge College* A Journey Through the Regions of the United States: Enhancing Learning with Technology (Thesis Available at Cambridge College) An online supplement to the Naperville District 203 fourh grade unit covering States & Regions Okay, but what's the point of this site?
Backgrounds from Absolute Background Textures Archive	Updated: April 22, 2004 --site map--	*All graphics were created by author, unless otherwise noted.