Carolina Regions Draft Sheet
NC 4th Grade Social Studies • Regions Research Project
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Part 1 • Eastern Region Tidewater & Inner Coastal Plain
The Coastal Plain Project Draft
Land: Flat • Low Elevation • Sandy
My Project Catchphrase / Headline:
Online Source:
Keywords:
Word Bank:
barrier islands Outer Banks tidewater sounds lighthouses commercial fishing Wilmington
Step 1: Regional Fact Finder
Key Landforms & Water: Beaches, swamps, or sounds:
Important City or Port: Coastal community to feature:
Major Industry / Jobs: How people earn a living here:
Step 2: Draft Your Information Sentences
1. Physical Environment: What does the land look like, and what major bodies of water did you research?
2. People and the Land: How do people in the Coastal Plain use the soil, ocean, and weather to live and work?
Step 3: Visual Element & Project Checklist
Draft Illustration (Map, lighthouse, boat, or wildlife found online):
Caption:
4th Grade Quality Check:
[ ] 2+ true facts from research
[ ] Used 2+ word bank terms
[ ] Complete sentences with capitals
[ ] Detailed picture with a caption
Teacher / Peer Sign-off:
North Carolina 4th Grade Regional Geography Project Page 1 of 3 • Coastal Plain
NC 4th Grade Social Studies • Regions Research Project
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Part 2 • Central Region Plateau & Piedmont Crescent
The Piedmont Project Draft
Land: Rolling Hills • Red Clay • Cities
My Project Catchphrase / Headline:
Online Source:
Keywords:
Word Bank:
rolling hills Fall Line red clay Charlotte Raleigh banking Research Triangle
Step 1: Regional Fact Finder
Land & Soil Type: Describe hills, rivers, or clay:
Major Metro Center: State capital or largest city:
Key Modern Industries: Banking, tech, or colleges:
Step 2: Draft Your Information Sentences
1. Physical Environment: What is the land like between the mountains and coast, and what is the Fall Line?
2. People and Communities: Why do more people live in the Piedmont than any other region of North Carolina?
Step 3: Visual Element & Project Checklist
Draft Illustration (City skyline, research park, or red clay hills):
Caption:
4th Grade Quality Check:
[ ] 2+ true facts from research
[ ] Used 2+ word bank terms
[ ] Complete sentences with capitals
[ ] Detailed picture with a caption
Teacher / Peer Sign-off:
North Carolina 4th Grade Regional Geography Project Page 2 of 3 • Piedmont
NC 4th Grade Social Studies • Regions Research Project
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Part 3 • Western Region Appalachians & Blue Ridge
The Mountain Region Draft
Land: High Elevation • Peaks • Forests
My Project Catchphrase / Headline:
Online Source:
Keywords:
Word Bank:
Mount Mitchell elevation Blue Ridge Cherokee Appalachian forestry Asheville
Step 1: Regional Fact Finder
Highest Point / Range: Famous peak or mountain trail:
Mountain Community: Town, city, or historic area:
Seasonal Climate / Trees: Weather patterns or timber/apples:
Step 2: Draft Your Information Sentences
1. Physical Environment: How does high elevation change the climate, plants, and weather in the mountains?
2. People and Culture: Describe Cherokee heritage, Appalachian traditions, or why visitors travel to this region.
Step 3: Visual Element & Project Checklist
Draft Illustration (Mount Mitchell, hiking trail, cabin, or black bear):
Caption:
4th Grade Quality Check:
[ ] 2+ true facts from research
[ ] Used 2+ word bank terms
[ ] Complete sentences with capitals
[ ] Detailed picture with a caption
Teacher / Peer Sign-off:
North Carolina 4th Grade Regional Geography Project Page 3 of 3 • Mountain Region
