Lesson 4: The Midwest

Wrapping Up

Conclusion

Can you believe how different the Northeast, the Southeast, and Midwest are from one another? Even though each region is in the U.S., the people, geography, resources, and environments are very different.

Which region do you think is most interesting so far? In the next lesson, we will continue our journey west. We are exploring the regions based on when people settled in them and when each region became part of the United States.

Questions to Discuss

If you live in the Midwest, ask your child the following questions:
- What do you enjoy about living in the Midwest?
- Which other region in the U.S. do you think the Midwest is most similar to? Why?
- What destinations would you encourage people to visit if they were planning a trip to the Midwest?
If you do not live in the Midwest, ask your child the following questions:
- What do you think it would be like to live in the Midwest?
- What would you most like to experience if you visited the Midwest?
- Which other region in the U.S. do you think the Midwest is most similar to? Why?

Things to Review

Review the fact and definitions from the Parent Overview and any other information you feel is important for your child to remember about the Midwest.