A pair of printable exit tickets asking students to identify one reason why Antarctica has no permanent human countries.
An answer key for the West Region Review Assessment, providing correct answers for geography, climate, resources, culture, and state capitals.
A comprehensive final review assessment covering all five lessons, including multiple-choice questions, short answers, and a states/capitals identification section.
A printable matching game featuring cards for the eleven Western states and their respective capital cities to aid in student memorization.
A presentation identifying the eleven states of the West and their capitals, including fun facts and mnemonic devices to help students memorize them.
A culture-focused worksheet featuring a reading passage about Western diversity and a "scavenger hunt" landmark identification activity.
A visual exploration of Western culture, highlighting its diverse population, iconic landmarks, and outdoor-oriented lifestyle.
A reading passage about Western resources paired with a graphic organizer for students to categorize mining, timber, agriculture, and fishing.
A presentation exploring the economic resources of the West, including mining, timber, fishing, agriculture, and high-tech industries.
A reading passage and comprehension activity focused on the various climates of the West, including vocabulary matching and an analysis of the rain shadow effect.
A presentation detailing the varied climates of the West region, including the rain shadow effect and extreme weather conditions.
A reading passage and comprehension worksheet about the landforms and physical geography of the West region.
A visual presentation exploring the major landforms of the West region, including the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, and Great Basin.
An answer key and grading guide for the Desert Wonders end-of-unit assessment.
