Adventures in Time and Place

Adventures in Time and Place
Grade 4: Regions
Infographic #8: Land and Water of the Middle West
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1. Explore pictures, maps, and fun facts. Take a virtual field trip at T.E.A.C.H. Great Lakes.
http://www.great-lakes.net/teach/geog/

Click and read Introduction to the Great Lakes. Then click 2 at the bottom of the page.
Click The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River system. Explore the map that opens and then close the window.
Then click the other numbers at the bottom of the page to learn about each lake.
Click the pictures on each page to see close-ups; then close the picture window.

Online Activity: Water, Water, Everywhere
Use the facts and maps at the Web site. Match the body of water to its description.
Click two cards. Wait to see them turn over. Try again until you find all of the matches!

2. Read about the prairies of the Middle West. Wisconsin is home to several types of prairies where many interesting plants and animals live. To explore these plants and animals, go to EEK! Environmental Education for Kids.
http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/nature/habitat/index.htm

Click and read Prairie Habitat. Look at the prairie poster.
Scroll up and click Here to learn more about prairies.
Click the highlighted words on this page to explore the plants. Click the Back arrow to return.

Offline Activity: Prairie Mural
Choose one type of plant or grass to write about. First, draw and color a picture of it. Pay attention to details such as color and size. On a note card, describe what it looks like, and add some other details. Add your picture and description to those by others in your class to make a prairie mural.