The unique two-part Core/Extend lesson organization makes this Social Studies Student Book flexible, yet comprehensive. Each Core lesson delivers standards-based content, and the Extend lessons provide the opportunity to dig deeper for greater understanding.
CONTENTS
Unit 1: The Land of the United States Chapter 1: What on Earth Is Geography? - Lesson 1: The Geography of Our World - Lesson 2: Land and Water - Lesson 3: Resources of the United States Chapter 2: Understanding Regions - Lesson 1: What Is a Region? - Lesson 2: Regions of the United States - Lesson 3: Climate Regions
Unit 2: The East Chapter 3: Exploring the East - Lesson 1: Land and Climate - Lesson 2: Resources and Economy - Lesson 3: People of the East Chapter 4: Living in the East - Lesson 1: What’s Special About New England - Lesson 2: What’s Special About the Mid-Atlantic
Unit 3: The South Chapter 5: Exploring the South - Lesson 1: Land and Climate - Lesson 2: Resources and Economy - Lesson 3: People of the South Chapter 6: Living in the South - Lesson 1: What’s Special About the Upper South - Lesson 2: What’s Special About the Lower South
Unit 4: The Midwest Chapter 7: Exploring the Midwest - Lesson 1: Land and Climate - Lesson 2: Resources and Economy - Lesson 3: People of the Midwest Chapter 8: Living in the Midwest - Lesson 1: What’s Special About the Great Lakes States - Lesson 2: What’s Special About the Plains States
Unit 5: The West Chapter 9: Exploring the West - Lesson 1: Land and Climate - Lesson 2: Resources and Economy - Lesson 3: People of the West Chapter 10: Living in the West - Lesson 1: What’s Special About the Southwest - Lesson 2: What’s Special About the Mountain States - Lesson 3: What’s Special About the Pacific States
Unit 6: Connections to Our World Chapter 11: Here in the Americas - Lesson 1: United States Government - Lesson 2: Many Regions, One Nation - Lesson 3: North American Neighbors - Lesson 4: Central and South America Chapter 12: Beyond the Americas - Lesson 1: World Regions - Lesson 2: Partners Around the World - Lesson 3: Working Together
References - Citizenship Handbook - Pledge of Allegiance - Character Traits - History Makers – Biographical Dictionary - Facts to Know – State Databank Resources - Geographical Terms - Atlas - Gazetteer - Glossary - Index - Credits