The information for this lesson plan was gathered on a study tour of the northwestern United States by a group of Arkansas teachers during the summer of 2001. The graduate course from Harding University was in cooperation with the Arkansas Geographic Alliance and Wilbur D. Mills Education Cooperative.
Students will gain knowledge of significant geographic features of the northwest region of the United States.
Students will recognize spectacular geographic features of the northwest region of the United States.
Students will locate specific geographic features on a map of the United States.
Grades 4 through 12.
Outline maps of the United States
United States Atlas
Internet links and resources
Students will gain knowledge of geographic features of the northwest region by viewing photographs and descriptions of the features. This can be done individually or in small groups. Students will locate specific significant geographic features in an atlas and will plot them on individual or group outline maps.
Students may continue to utilize information. They can make a travel brochure, design a t-shirt, make bookmarks, or make a photo map by downloading pictures of geographic features and matching them with corresponding locations.