What is now the Northeast Region of

the United States was settled by Europeans

many years ago.

The land that they arrived on was rich in natural resources and

had very beautiful scenery. The

immigrants who arrived in the

Northeast Region found a wonderful

place to begin a new life. The Northeast represents strength and new beginnings.

Introduction to the Northeast Region:

Day 1

The Northeast Region

The Northeast is your HOME! You live here! How many of you have seen this?

Liberty Bell, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Statue of Liberty

Liberty Island, New York City

Wildwood Boardwalk; Morey’s Pier!

Hershey Park and Chocolate World, Hershey, PA

Great things in the NortheastThe Northeast Region has many areas of incredible scenery and natural formations.

Coastlines and beaches are some of the most popular areas of the Northeast.

The Chesapeake Bay and other bays in the region provide seafood and recreation for many people.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64PpR8vM7AE

What country borders the Northeastern states to the north? _____________________________________Which of these states extends farthest north and east? _______________________________ Which of these states extends the farthest southwest? _______________________________ What is the smallest state in the Northeast (and the smallest state in the entire USA)? _______________________________ Which Northeastern state is located between Vermont and Maine? _______________________________ Which Northeastern state is located north of Pennsylvania and west of Massachusetts? ______________________________

BOOKLET PAGE ___________

http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/us-states-capitals-regions.html?ne (These silly people forget Delaware and Maryland!!!!)

http://www.purposegames.com/game/northeastern-states-quiz

Ok!!!! Let’s practice the state locations of the Northeast. Ready? Now , it’s time for some funny tricks to remember them

1rst 2nd

Maine

The state farthest North and East Ladies and Gentlemen

New Hampshire

Not OLD HAMPSHIRE….

Vermont

Massachusetts

Rhode Island

Connecticut (remember; CONNECT I CUT)

New York

Pennsylvania

Got my towel..Got my towel..

New Jersey

Delaware

Maryland

The NortheastThe Northeast

The Northeast can be subdivided into two The Northeast can be subdivided into two smaller regions:smaller regions: New EnglandNew England: Maine, New Hampshire, : Maine, New Hampshire,

Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Rhode Island,

Mid-Atlantic States:Mid-Atlantic States: New York, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware,New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, MarylandMaryland

The abbreviations for the states are used very often. Can you name the states by reading their abbreviation?

Your HOMEWORK FOR TONIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT THIS WEEK IS TO PRACTICE:

1) THE STATE LOCATIONS OF THE NE, 2)THE SPELLING OF THE STATES 3) THE DIVIDING LINE BETWEEN NEW ENGLAND AND THE MID ATLANTIC.