Vocab
What is a map?
A drawing that shows where things are.
What town do we live in?
Williamstown
What is the name for the group of the oldest states in the Northeast?
New England
Which seasons do we have in Vermont?
Which one is the coldest?
-ALL FOUR!!! Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter,
-Winter
What is the name of the largest mountain range in Vermont? What about New Hampshire?
-The Green Mountains
-The White Mountains
What is a community?
A place where people live, work, and play together.
What state do we live in?
Vermont
Name one other state in the New England region besides Vermont.
Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut
How does Vermont’s icy winter climate affect daily life?
***HINT***: Think transportation
Snow and ice can make roads slippery, so people may drive carefully or use snowplows. Schools or activities may be delayed or canceled.
What is Vermont's slogan or nickname?
The Green Mountain State, because it has many mountains covered with forests and greenery.
What is climate?
The weather in a place over a long time.
What county do we live in?
Orange County
Vermont is in the Northeast region, and California is in the West region. How might the climate be different between these two regions?
Vermont has cold, snowy winters and four seasons. California is often warmer and may not get as much snow, depending on the area.
Which region of the United States has the coldest climate?
The Northeast
What do we call states that DO NOT TOUCH a coastline on ANY of their borders?
Name that state in New England.
-Landlock states
-Vermont!
What is a natural feature?
Something built by nature, like a mountain, river, or forest.
What region of the United States do we live in?
BONUS CHALLENGE: Name all THREE states AND the ONE country Vermont borders.
The Northeast
North- Canada
East- New Hampshire
South- Massachusetts
West- New York
Which region would a state like California be in?
The West
How does the climate of Arizona in the Southwest compare to the climate of Vermont in the Northeast?
How do these climates affect people differently?
Arizona has hot, dry weather, so people wear light clothing, use air conditioning, and may do activities early or indoors to avoid the heat.
Vermont has cold, snowy winters, so people wear heavy coats, heat their homes, and do winter activities like skiing or sledding.
The different climates affect what people wear, how they build homes, and what activities they do.
Who is in charge of delivering letters and packages to homes and businesses in the United States?
The United States Postal Service (USPS).
What is the difference between a natural feature and a human-made feature?
A natural feature is built by nature; a human-made feature is built by people.
What is the name of the ocean that touches the EAST COAST?
What about the WEST COAST?
-Atlantic Ocean
-Pacific Ocean
Name all 5 major regions of the United States
-Northeast
-Southeast
-Midwest
-West
-Southwest
Which regions of the United States are least likely to experience winter and snow, and why?
The South and desert areas of the West are least likely to have snow because they have warm or dry climates, so winter temperatures are usually not cold enough for snow.
If a community faces problems like floods, storms, or damaged roads, who may help the people?
The federal government, by providing disaster relief and fixing roads.