ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION

Social StudiesNORTH CENTRAL REGION

4th PeriodBoston International School

Objective To recognize the United States division and

distribution in order to expand the geographical, political, and historical knowledge about the world

Learning objective: Identify the states that are part of the USA Rocky Mountain Region and its main features like geography, people and economy, to comprehend the variety of the country.

Biblical principle Mark 16:1515. And he said unto them, Go ye

into all the world, and preachthe gospel to every creature.

Project:Explanation of the project:  States Tourist Infomercial “Rocky Mountain Region”In groups of 3, students will choose a state, and they will create an info commercial inviting people to go to the U.S. Rocky Mountain Region as tourist, and they will show the class some pictures about the landmarks and how to get there, additionally they will include Christian churches and Christian places. They will also show some objects that we could find there.  The Info commercial could be done live or in a video recorded in school

Group: 3 Students Due Date: October 19th, 2016

GEOGRAPHY

STATES AND CAPITALSSTATE NAME STATE CAPITAL

MONTANA HELENA

WYOMING CHELENNE

COLORADO DENVER

IDAHO BOISE

UTAH SALT LAKE CITY

NEVADA CARSON CITY

The Rocky Mountains run through five of the six states of this region. The other state is on a high plateau.

The Rocky Mountains are part of a long chain of mountains. This chain reaches from Alaska to the bottom of South America at the Andes Mountains.

BASIN is a landform shaped like a giant bowl. It

has high sides all around. GLACIERIs a huge field of ice and snow. Even in

summer the mountain is cover with snow.

CANYONSA narrow valley formed after hundreds

of thousands of years.

To muse on, not to write in your notebook Isabella Bird "I have dropped into the very place I have been

seeking, but in everything it exceeds all my dreams... The scenery is the most glorious I have ever seen, and is above us, around us, at every door." - Isabella Bird, A Lady's Life in the Rocky Mountains

"Every community should have a place in which the people may spend their leisure time, where they will be brought in direct contact with things of beauty and interest in the outdoor world." - Mrs. Sherman at the National Park Conference in Berkeley, CA - March 13, 1915

September 4, 1915. Rocky Mountain National Park Dedication Ceremony. (From Left to Right) Enos Mills, F.O. Stanley, Ed Taylor, Mrs. John D. Sherman, and Governor George Carlson.

To muse on, not to write in your notebook

Glacial geology in Rocky Mountain National Park Glacial geology in Rocky Mountain

National Park can be seen from the tops of the peaks to the bottom of the valleys.

As glaciers move, they pick up rocks, gravel and sand. 

A maze of evergreen trees covers the mountainsides in subalpine areas. Hidden among the trees are crystal clear lakes and fields of wildflowers that may surprise you. The subalpine ecosystem occupies elevations just below tree-line between 9,000 and 11,000 feet.

Subalpine Ecosystem

Alpine Tundra Ecosystem

Starts between elevations of 11,000 to 11,500 feet, depending on exposure. This is truly a land of extremes. Strong, frequent winds and cold temperatures help limit what plants can grow there. Most alpine plants are perennials. Many plants are dwarfed, but their few blossoms may be full-sized.

Has the richest diversity of plant and animal life. Meandering rivers and open meadows are surrounded by hilly slopes. Wildflowers blanket the meadows throughout the summer growing season.

The Montane ecosystem

Workshop:Instructions: Write each topic facts.

1. Glacial geology in Rocky

2. Subalpine Ecosystem

3. Alpine Tundra Ecosystem

4. The Montane ecosystem

5. Do you think God is the only one who can make this nature possible? Why?

6. According to Isabella Birds how is life like there in Rocky Mountain?

7. To what book in the Bible is this nature creation releated more to?