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Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Our Country’s Regions
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Our Country’s Regions
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The Mountain States

Step 1. Questions

Research short stories, plays, or poems that are set in the Mountain States. Here are some questions to help you think about your research.
  • What state is represented?
  • Does it take place in the past, present, or future?
  • How are the land and people of this region represented?
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read your local newspaper, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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History of Nebraska
Visit this site to read about the historic sites in Nebraska and to learn about its history.
Take Notes:



Stories of Exploration and Adventure
Check out this site for a story about an African American hero living and working in the Rocky Mountains.

Take Notes:



Hiking the Mountains of Colorado
Check out this site for a hiker’s account of climbing the mountains of Colorado. You will get a good idea of the sights and sounds of Colorado mountains!

Take Notes:



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www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org


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