Social Studies
Tuesday, October 25
Main Idea + Details!
One Most Important BIG Idea + Proof!
Page 6, 7, 8
Main Idea: The United States has many different landforms.
Details OR Proof:
There is a variety – sandy beaches, high mountains, wide-open plains, thick forests, strong rivers
The Appalachian Mountains are in the eastern part of the US.
The Rocky Mountains are in the western part of the US.
The very far western coast, near the Pacific Ocean, are the Pacific Ranges.
The central part of the US are the Great and Interior Plains.
In the very northern part, just east of the center of the US, are the 5 Great Lakes.
Page 16, 17, 18, 19
Main Idea: People use capital resources and human resources to produce goods and services.
Details OR Proof:
A Capital Resource is a tool, machine, or building people use to produce goods and services.
A tractor is a capital resource because they are used for farming.
Ovens and grinding machines are capital resources.
In school computers are capital resources because they help students learn.
A Human Resource is a person and the skills and knowledge he or she brings to a job.
Farmers, inventers, designers, teachers, and principals are human resources.
Page 24, 25
Main Idea: Each region uses its resources to focus on producing certain goods and services.
Details OR Proof:
Wisconsin
Florida
The Appalachian Mountain Region
The region in the SouthEastern US
North and South Dakota
Page 30, 31
Main Idea: Natural forces and human activities both affect the land.
Details OR Proof:
The land is constantly being
Erosion is
Two MAJOR natural forces that cause erosion are
Two examples of human activities that change the land are
Pollution is
(and pollution is caused by _______________)