Texas Regions

*Parents, this is an in-class assignment.

Hello, SBLC Super Stars! Today, you are explorers of the four Texas regions. If you get finished--AND your have double checked your work--please make a comment that includes your name and something you enjoyed learning today!

Directions: Carefully read below and use the links to investigate the characteristics and history of each region. Remember to write neatly and double check spelling...everything you do deserves your best effort! :)

1. A sub-region is a smaller part of a region or area. What are the sub-regions within each Texas region? Look at the picture below to see how to record your findings in your notebook.

Now, click here to find your answers: http://bookbuilder.cast.org/view_print.php?book=41216

2. On the next two pages in your notebook, create a half-page "fact sheet" for each region.

Set your pages up first! Use a ruler to make straight lines and create a half page for each region. Then write:

Cities:

Annual Rainfall:

Landscape:

Animals:

Fun Fact:

Now, find your block below to discover your answers!

BLOCK 1: Take turns with your partner reading out loud

*Mountains and Basins (sometimes called Big Bend Country) facts history wildlife

*High Plains (sometimes called Hill Country or Great Plains) facts history wildlife

*Central Plains (sometimes called Prairies & Lakes or North Central Plains) facts history wildlife

*Gulf Coastal Plains (sometimes called Coastal Plains) facts history wildlife

BLOCK 2: Take turns with your partner reading out loud

*Mountains and Basins (sometimes called Big Bend Country) 

*High Plains (sometimes called Hill Country or Great Plains)

*Central Plains (sometimes called Prairie or North Central Plains)

*Gulf Coastal Plains (sometimes called Coastal Plains)

BLOCK 3: Take turns with your partner reading out loud

*Mountains and Basins (sometimes called Big Bend Country) 

*High Plains (sometimes called Hill Country or Great Plains)

*Central Plains (sometimes called Prairie or North Central Plains)

*Gulf Coastal Plains (sometimes called Coastal Plains)