SS10.4.4

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 4

SS10.4.4

Relate the relationship of the five geographic regions of Alabama to the movement of Alabama settlers during the early nineteenth century.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The distinguishing characteristics of the five geographic regions of Alabama.
  • Alabama's key natural resources including cotton, iron, timber, and rivers.

Skills

The students are able to :
  • Analyze the relationship between Alabama's natural resources and the settlement of the area during the early 19th Century.
  • Make the connection that a region of a state greatly affects the social and economic viability of that region.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Settlers chose to live in regions based on the natural resources available in that region.

Vocabulary

  • plateau
  • region
  • fall line
  • plain
  • river valley
  • flood plain
  • delta
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