The American MidwestAlmost 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 Midwest3. 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 _________