The MidwestThe Midwest

Mackinac Island

Tornado

Corn field in Iowa

Mount RushmoreHay Bale

VocabularyVocabulary

Tornado (a tornado’s path, a tornado hits or strikes)

To border (Canada borders the U.S.)

Humid (When it is humid the air is damp.)

Flat (Flat land has no hills or mountains.)

Plains (The Great Plains are very flat.)

Monument to (monument to Peter the Great, monument to Abraham Lincoln)

Tornado (a tornado’s path, a tornado hits or strikes)

To border (Canada borders the U.S.)

Humid (When it is humid the air is damp.)

Flat (Flat land has no hills or mountains.)

Plains (The Great Plains are very flat.)

Monument to (monument to Peter the Great, monument to Abraham Lincoln)

Hay (a bale of hay) The mouth of a river = the

(water) source of a river Buffalo (Buffalo once roamed

the Great Plains.) To hunt deer, buffalo etc. To go fishing, ice fishing To produce crops, goods Hog= large pig Common (Snow is common in

winter.) Former is the opposite of

future.

Hay (a bale of hay) The mouth of a river = the

(water) source of a river Buffalo (Buffalo once roamed

the Great Plains.) To hunt deer, buffalo etc. To go fishing, ice fishing To produce crops, goods Hog= large pig Common (Snow is common in

winter.) Former is the opposite of

future.

More VocabularyMore Vocabulary

Dairy products=milk products

To consist of (This product consists of flour, water and sugar.)

To be a center of (Wisconsin is the center of America’s dairy industry)

Dairy products=milk products

To consist of (This product consists of flour, water and sugar.)

To be a center of (Wisconsin is the center of America’s dairy industry)

To connect (The bridge connects the island to the mainland.)

Destination (the place you will arrive at the end of your journey)

To take place in To be located in= to be

situated in

To connect (The bridge connects the island to the mainland.)

Destination (the place you will arrive at the end of your journey)

To take place in To be located in= to be

situated in

The Location of the MidwestThe Location of the Midwest

The States of the MidwestThe States of the Midwest

North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Minnesota Iowa Missouri Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Indiana Ohio

North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Minnesota Iowa Missouri Wisconsin Illinois Michigan Indiana Ohio

Geography and Climate of the Midwest

Geography and Climate of the Midwest

The Midwest has many lakes, rivers, forest, fields and hills.

The northern states of the Midwest are bordered by Canada.

The weather in all of the Midwestern states is cold and snowy in the winter and hot and humid in the summer.

The Midwest has many lakes, rivers, forest, fields and hills.

The northern states of the Midwest are bordered by Canada.

The weather in all of the Midwestern states is cold and snowy in the winter and hot and humid in the summer.

The Great LakesThe Great Lakes

The Great Lakes are located in the Midwest and the East.

Many people visit the Great Lakes to go fishing, swimming and sailing. Kayaking and canoeing are also popular.

The Great Lakes are located in the Midwest and the East.

Many people visit the Great Lakes to go fishing, swimming and sailing. Kayaking and canoeing are also popular.

North and South DakotaNorth and South Dakota

Very few people live in North and South Dakota.

The states are known for their flat plains and also the Black Hills.

A long time ago buffalo roamed the plains of North and South Dakota.

Very few people live in North and South Dakota.

The states are known for their flat plains and also the Black Hills.

A long time ago buffalo roamed the plains of North and South Dakota.

North and South DakotaNorth and South Dakota

Two famous tourist sites located in the Black Hills of South Dakota are Mount Rushmore and the monument to the American Indian Chief Crazy Horse.

Mount Rushmore is a monument to former U.S. presidents.

The monument to Crazy Horse is not complete. In 1948 workers began building the monument.

Two famous tourist sites located in the Black Hills of South Dakota are Mount Rushmore and the monument to the American Indian Chief Crazy Horse.

Mount Rushmore is a monument to former U.S. presidents.

The monument to Crazy Horse is not complete. In 1948 workers began building the monument.

Nebraska and IowaNebraska and Iowa

Many fields and farms are located in Iowa and Nebraska.

Iowa is one of the world’s most productive farming regions. Iowa produces more corn, soybeans, hogs and eggs than all other states in the U.S.

Before white people arrived, American Indians in Nebraska hunted buffalo and grew corn, pumpkins, beans and squash.

Many fields and farms are located in Iowa and Nebraska.

Iowa is one of the world’s most productive farming regions. Iowa produces more corn, soybeans, hogs and eggs than all other states in the U.S.

Before white people arrived, American Indians in Nebraska hunted buffalo and grew corn, pumpkins, beans and squash.

Missouri and KansasMissouri and Kansas

Missouri and Kansas also have many farms and cattle, hogs and poultry are raised there.

St. (Saint) Louis is a large city in Missouri. The Gateway Arch is the tallest of all monuments in the U.S.

Kansas grows more wheat than any other U.S. state. Thunderstorms with lightening and sometimes tornados are common in Kansas.

Missouri and Kansas also have many farms and cattle, hogs and poultry are raised there.

St. (Saint) Louis is a large city in Missouri. The Gateway Arch is the tallest of all monuments in the U.S.

Kansas grows more wheat than any other U.S. state. Thunderstorms with lightening and sometimes tornados are common in Kansas.

MinnesotaMinnesota

The mouth (source) of the Mississippi is located in northern Minnesota. It is a small lake, but it is the source of one of a very long river.

Minneapolis and St. Paul are the biggest cities in Minnesota and together are called the Twin Cities.

Minnesota gets a lot of snow each winter.

Minnesota has many lakes and fishing is very popular there.

The mouth (source) of the Mississippi is located in northern Minnesota. It is a small lake, but it is the source of one of a very long river.

Minneapolis and St. Paul are the biggest cities in Minnesota and together are called the Twin Cities.

Minnesota gets a lot of snow each winter.

Minnesota has many lakes and fishing is very popular there.

WisconsinWisconsin

There are many breweries located in the largest city, Milwaukee.

The dairy industry is an important part of Wisconsin’s economy. Wisconsin produces a lot of cheese, milk and butter.

Northern Wisconsin is sparsely populated but has many forests and produces paper.

Appleton, WI is Kurgan’s sister city. It has very similar weather.

There are many breweries located in the largest city, Milwaukee.

The dairy industry is an important part of Wisconsin’s economy. Wisconsin produces a lot of cheese, milk and butter.

Northern Wisconsin is sparsely populated but has many forests and produces paper.

Appleton, WI is Kurgan’s sister city. It has very similar weather.

Illinois and IndianaIllinois and Indiana

Chicago is the largest city in the Midwest and it is located in Illinois. The rest of Illinois is mostly rural.

Basketball is a very popular sport in Indiana.

The Indy 500 auto race takes place in the Motor Speedway racetrack located in the city of Indianapolis.

Chicago is the largest city in the Midwest and it is located in Illinois. The rest of Illinois is mostly rural.

Basketball is a very popular sport in Indiana.

The Indy 500 auto race takes place in the Motor Speedway racetrack located in the city of Indianapolis.

Michigan and OhioMichigan and Ohio

Michigan consists of two large peninsulas that border four of the five Great Lakes. The Mackinac Bridge connects the two peninsulas.Detroit is the largest city and was once the center of the U.S. auto industry.

Mackinac Island is located in Lake Huron and is a popular tourist destination.

Ohio was a center of manufacturing in the 20th century. Many national parks are also located there.

Michigan consists of two large peninsulas that border four of the five Great Lakes. The Mackinac Bridge connects the two peninsulas.Detroit is the largest city and was once the center of the U.S. auto industry.

Mackinac Island is located in Lake Huron and is a popular tourist destination.

Ohio was a center of manufacturing in the 20th century. Many national parks are also located there.

Discussion QuestionsDiscussion Questions

Which states are located in the Midwest? What are common crops in the Midwest? What are milk products? What is produced in a brewery? What is Kurgan’s sister city? What is the lake which is the source of a river

called? What is the famous monument located in South

Dakota? Whose faces are on the monument? Describe the weather in the Midwest.

Which states are located in the Midwest? What are common crops in the Midwest? What are milk products? What is produced in a brewery? What is Kurgan’s sister city? What is the lake which is the source of a river

called? What is the famous monument located in South

Dakota? Whose faces are on the monument? Describe the weather in the Midwest.

More Discussion QuestionsMore Discussion Questions

What is the largest city in the Midwest? What is manufactured (produced) in

Detroit? What are some of the Great Lakes? Which

Great Lake is the largest?

What is the largest city in the Midwest? What is manufactured (produced) in

Detroit? What are some of the Great Lakes? Which

Great Lake is the largest?