Content: Virginia Studies
Learning for All: Whatever it Takes
Grade Level: 5th
Organizing Topic/ Time Frame nine weeks Geography VS.2 b
Essential Questions/ Understandings
What are the five geographic regions in Virginia? How do the geographic regions of Virginia differ? Where are the geographic regions of Virginia located?
Geographic regions have distinctive characteristics. Virginia can be divided into five geographic regions.
Student Outcomes
Essential Vocabulary
(Based on Essential Skills and Knowledge) The student will demonstrate knowledge of the geography and early inhabitants of Virginia by b) locating and describing Virginia’s Coastal Plain (Tidewater), Piedmont, Blue Ridge Mountains, Valley and Ridge, and Appalachian Plateau.
Connections (Resources such as books novels, etc. )
Fall Line
Harcout Textbook
Coastal Plain (Tidewater)
Virginia Experience/ Virginia’s Story
Piedmont Coach Blue Ridge Mountains Maps Valley and Ridge Chumby Poster Sets
Students will analyze and interpret maps to explain relationships among the rivers, regions ,and other water features. (VS.1i)
Appalachian Plateau Plateau
Virginia Studies Songs Interactive Notebook SOL Pass (website) Foldables
Refer to the Curriculum Framework for instructional details
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