washington state history geography and government
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Washington State History
Geography and Government
Overview of Resources
Textbook – Chapters 1, 2, and 13 Teacher Resources
Chapter 1, page 23 Chapter 2, page 31 Chapter 13, all activities
Outline Maps
5 Regions of Washington State
1. Coastal Range2. Puget Sound Lowlands3. Cascade Range4. Columbia Plateau5. Rocky Mountain
Within which region is your most notable city located?
(Page 11)
Coastal Range Varied elevation from sea level to 8000ft. Mild and moist climate that supports dense forests
and lush vegetation Temperatures – Winter 35-55F, Summer 55-75F More than 40 inches of precipitation per year,
western side of Olympics more than 200 inches a year.
Sparsely populated Economic activities: fishing, forestry, farming,
tourism
(Page 12)
Puget Sound Lowlands
Generally hilly, river valleys, flood plains, evergreen forests.
Similar climate to Coastal Range, slightly warmer. 15-100 inches of rain, average 40 inches of rain. Temperatures: winter 35-55, summer 65-85. Most of Washington’s population lives here. Economic activities: forest products, transportation
equipment, electronics, high tech, farming
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Cascade Range Physical, climatic, and transportation barrier Elevation 4,000 to 14,000 ft. Mt. Rainier 14,411 ft. Active volcanoes West side moist and mile climate East side dry and extreme climate Precipitation: western side 100 inches, eastern side 20 inches Sparsely populated Mostly state and federal owned land – parks, forests and
wilderness areas Economic activities: logging, mining, tourism
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Columbia Plateau Constructed by 55 lava flows covering 193,000
square miles Hot, sunny summers with temperatures exceeding
100F, cold winters with temperatures below 0F Below 20 inches precipitation Grassland, pine trees Sparsely populated Economic activities: agriculture, manufactured
products, hydroelectric power, aluminum, nuclear facilities, food processing, high tech, aerospace, transportation equipment, tourism, recreation, wood products, mining
(Page 16)
Rocky Mountains
Physically rugged and isolated Harsh climates – temperatures depend on
elevation Grasses and forest Sparsely populated Economic activities: cattle and sheep
ranching, hunting, tourism
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East vs. West
The Cascade Mountains act as a barrier between the two sides of Washington State.
What words would you use to contrast Eastern Washington and Western Washington? Example: moist vs. dry
The Rainshadow Effect
Read page 9 Create a visual image that that describes the
Rainshadow Effect. Focus on what happens with air and moisture. 3-5 steps in process
Rainshadow Effect Example
How is your most notable place impacted by the Rainshadow Effect?
Geography Resources
Websites Outline Maps and Geographic Information about
Washington State http://www.netstate.com/states/maps/wa_maps.htm
Infoplease Atlas http://www.infoplease.com/atlas/state/washington.html
USGS Cascades Volcano Observatoryhttp://vulcan.wr.usgs.gov/
United Streaming www.unitedstreaming.com
Washington State Government
Similarities to Federal Government: Constitution 3 Branches
Legislative (Bicameral) – writes laws Executive – carries out laws Judicial – interprets laws
Separation of Powers Checks and Balances Civil Rights Bill Process
Washington State Government Differences with Federal Government
Representation 49 Legislative Districts by population 1 Senator, 2 Representatives from each district State Senator – 4 year term State Representative – 2 year term
Executive Branch elections (List on p. 219) Tax structure (p. 220) Initiatives (p. 220) – Voters write and approve legislation. Referendums (p. 220) – Legislature writes and refers
legislation to voters.
Levels of Government – page 220
Tribal Governments Reservations established by treaty
Tulalip – Point Elliot Treaty 1855 Often several different tribes are represented on one reservation
Tulalip - Snohomish, Snoqualmie and Skykomish Governments established by Constitution
Tulalip - 1936 Governed by Council or Committee
Tulalip – Board of Directors, Committees Provide Government Service
Social Services Resource Regulation Law Enforcement Economic Development
Governor’s Office of Tribal Affairs http://www.goia.wa.gov/default.htm
Additional Government Resources
Websites Washington State http://access.wa.gov/ Washington State Legislature Student Page
http://www1.leg.wa.gov/legislature/StudentsPage/ Snohomish County Government
http://www1.co.snohomish.wa.us/ City of Everett http://www.ci.everett.wa.us/ Washington State Constitution
http://www.courts.wa.gov/education/constitution/index.cfm