U.S. Geography: From Sea to Shining Sea

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2009/10 Program Schedule

101. South Central Region

Texas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico: a look at the fastest-growing regional economy in the United States and the influence of Native American and Mexican cultures.

102. New England Region

Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Rhode Island, and New Hampshire: how the Atlantic Ocean and its bays contributed to the early development of the American economy.

103. Mid-Atlantic Region

New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia: how waterways, protected bays, and moderate climate made this region a prosperous transportation center.

104. Southeast Region

The region's rich history, economy, and geography.

105. Midwest and Great Plains Region

Rich topsoil and adequate rainfall make this region a flourishing agricultural zone.

106. Mountain West Region

The extensive rivers, canyons, basins, and mountain ranges of the West make it a popular tourist destination.

107. Pacific West Region

The West Coast's rainforests, deserts, and volcanoes provide a varied backdrop for a prospering regional economy based on technology and natural resource industries.

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This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

2.18	Economic Systems
2.19	Geography and Human Activity
2.20	Historical Perspective