Regions Research

We started our research yesterday the good ole' fashion way with text books and sticky notes. The students read about their region and noted important information with their sticky notes.

Today, we pulled out our iPads to extend our research. I provided two links in a Google Doc. One link was a PDF of information and pictures. The other site allowed them to click on additional links to learn more information on particular topics. 

The students used a template to record notes to prepare for their presentations. 

South Carolina Regions

There are so many great things about our amazing state. One is our various types of regions and landforms within our one small state!
In SC History we are learning the six regions of South Carolina. Next week the students will work in groups to research. become experts, and present to their peers facts on their region. Stay tuned to see these amazing presentations.
Here is a map of our six regions:



We sing this song to help us remember the regions in order:

South Carolina, South Carolina

has six regions, has Six regions.

Blueridge, Piedmont, Sandhills,

Inner, Outer Coastal Plains

and Coastal Zone and Coastal Zone.

In Science we will begin our Landform unit. You will be surprise at just how many landforms are in our great state! Stay tuned!



Regions Vocabulary Review

We have our Region Vocabulary quiz scheduled for Thursday. Your child should have their Social Studies Journal in their book bags. They only need to focus on the vocabulary and identifying the 6 regions for the quiz (Do not focus on the specific details of each region for now).


Here are two helpful videos for vocabulary and regions review!

And here is our fun Regions song again!

 

Region Expert Groups

The students proudly worked in their expert groups yesterday. Each group will begin presenting their region on Monday.

Their presentation will include major cities, industries, landforms, natural resources, and other important and fun facts about their region.

Here is the Blue Ridge region!

Piedmont!

Sandhills!

Coastal Zone

We completed the Inner and Outer Coastal Plains together as a class.

I am excited for our crew to take the Driver's Seat and teach their friends!

Check back to see their presentations soon!

Finding Character Traits and Evidence in a Passage

Today we practiced finding character traits and supporting evidence in a cold read passage. The students will have a similar assignment on the test. Your child has a copy of this in their reading journal.
They can practice reading the passage, finding the traits, and evidence in the following passages.
African American Newsmakers

The students practiced their regions today by singing our Regions song with hand motions. Enjoy!

Have a great afternoon! Tomorrow is Friday, but today is Game Day... Go Gamecocks!

SC Regions Vocabulary

Study the Regions Vocabulary Chart at home each night. Here are a few examples.