Missouri Regions

Buckle up and get ready to roll! We are ready to explore the regions of the Missouri. As a group, you will research a specific region of our state. Your job will be to teach the other students in our class about your region. 

As you research, you will want to focus your study on: 

• Geographical features/land forms

• Climate

• Natural Resources

• History

• Popular Attractions
  
• Major Cities

You will use these resources and other to complete your research. Good luck!

Missouri Regions #1

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Classroom Contributions

Feel like you have something to contribute to our classroom? Apply now for classroom leadership roles for 3rd quarter. Leadership roles will be assigned when we return to school in January. Applications are due by Tuesday, December 22nd. Good luck!

Exploring Rocks and Minerals

Use these links to grow your brain as we study rocks and minerals!

Study Jams: Test Your Knowledge
Rocks & Minerals: Earth Facts
OneGeology for Kids
Rocks: Igneous, Metamorphic and Sedimentary
Rocks and Minerals Interactive Site
Brain Pop
Video: Rocks and Minerals
Mineralogy 4 Kids

Exploring Volcanoes!

Guiding Questions to think about as you explore: 

• Where is this volcano?

• When did it last erupt?

• What is most interesting about this volcano?

The 10 Biggest Volcanic Eruptions in History
Top 10 Famous Volcanoes

Top 10 Stunning Volcanoes Around the World
Top 10 Active Volcanoes to See Up Close
A Volcano Erupts in Chile
Video: What is a Volcano
Video: Stunning drone footage: Iceland volcano eruption seen from sky
Mount Vesuvius
Video: Ancient City of Pompeii
Pompeii
Virtual Field Trip (Needs Flash Player)
Virtual Field Trip

Missouri Governor's Mansion

Jefferson City Virtual Tour

Missouri Government Pretest

Click the link to take our pretest over our new unit, Missouri Government. Your answers will help shape our learning. Good luck and thank you for your hard work!