The American Midwest Almost to the west but not there yet.

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The American Midwest Almost to the west but not there yet.

Objectives 1.Know the physical geography of the Midwest. 2.Understand the people of the Midwest. 3.Find the Midwest on a map.

Physical Geo of the Midwest

Agriculture (Farming) of the Midwest Farming is very big _____ ____ is the biggest crop The Midwest also makes lots of ____

The Great Lakes Major aspect of the Midwest Trade: the cheapest travel is by _____, good for business _____: good to go to. Looks like an ocean!

Lakes and the Midwest ____ are everywhere! Made by _______ during the last Ice Age Many people have a lake house and/or a boat

The Great Plaines The Midwest is ____ ____ for farming Our Nations Bread Basket

Weather of the Midwest COLD during the _____ _________ (Hot and Humid) during the summer. Its _________.

Objectives 1.Know the physical geography of the Midwest. 2.Understand the people of the Midwest 3.Find the Midwest on a map.

People of the Midwest

Accent of the Midwest Long vowel sounds __ and __ sound the same

Cities of the Midwest It is mostly _______. Has many large _____ ____ are mostly based on industry

Fun! Go to the ____! Fishing Hunting

Economy ______ Industry but has _________