Classroom Resource

Physiographic Sections of Alabama

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

Overview

According to Sapp and Emplaincourt, there are five physiographic sections in Alabama, three belonging to the Appalachian Highlands Region, and one each to the Inland Plains and the Atlantic Plain Regions.

**There are external links to each region with more information.

Content Standards

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 3

SS10.3.8
Identify geographic links of land regions, river systems, and interstate highways between Alabama and other states. (Alabama)

Unpacked Content

Vocabulary

river systems
interstate highways
five geographic regions
state and national parks

Knowledge

Students know:

How to apply the concepts of map and globe skills.
How to identify the five geographical regions of Alabama.

Skills

Students are able to:

Use a map or globe to locate land regions, river systems, interstate highways, and state and national parks.

Understanding

Students understand that:

Land regions, river systems, and interstate highways connect Alabama to other states.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

http://encyclopediaofalabama.org/article/h-1362

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Informational Material

Resource Provider

Encyclopedia of Alabama

Accessibility

Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings

License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org/content/about-eoa

Comments or Notes

Encyclopedia of Alabama is free for teachers.

Approved Date

2021-04-29

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme

Learning Resource Type