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Notebook/Study guide
Name _______________________________
Homeroom Teacher _______________________
Group # ________
Table of Contents
Lesson Name
Getting Ready
Tools for Inquiry
Page #
Science: Getting Ready
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Getting Ready 1: Tools for Inquiry (Wolf pg.2-9)
FQ: List the tools you use in science and explain how you use
them.
P:_____________________________________________
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standard measure - a rule of _____________ (metric system)
set by an authority, such as a _____________; we have these
standard units so _____________ can agree on how long, big,
hot and so on things are.
volume – an amount of _____________, measured in cubic
units; length x width x height = volume
mass – the _____________ of something
observe – to use your _____________ (sight, smell, taste,
touch, sound) to notice interesting things about an object or
objects; **NEVER taste/touch/smell objects in science, unless
an adult says that it is okay!**
handle – to _____________ something
C: Scientists use tools for measuring _____________,
_____________, temperature, _____________ and the pull of
_____________. They also use tools for making
_____________ and for _____________ objects safely and
carefully.
Science: Getting Ready
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Getting Ready 2: Inquiry Skills (Wolf pg.10-17)
FQ: 1) Is there a special way that scientists learn? Please
explain. 2) Draw what you think a scientist looks like below.
P:_____________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Draw what you think a scientist looks like. Use your abcd’s!
A = accuracy, B = big, C = color, D= detailed (labels)
inference – an untested _____________ based on your
_____________
predict – to use your knowledge to _____________ what will
happen next; scientists use their _____________ to help them
predict
hypothesis – a _____________ & a _____________ why you
think it will happen
classify – to _____________ into categories
experiment – a _____________ of a hypothesis; all variables
are _____________
variable – the things that can _____________ in an experiment;
to make it a fair test, _____________ variables must be the
_____________ except for the one you are testing
Example of controlled variables: If you are testing the
absorption of different brands of paper towels, then you must
have –
the same tools used for each paper towel
the same amount of water applied to each paper towel
the same size paper towels
the same method of applying the water to each paper
towel
the same ply of paper towels
different brands of paper towels
C: _____________ can develop the same kinds of
_____________ that _____________ use to learn more about
the world.
Science: Getting Ready
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Getting Ready 3: Scientific Method (Wolf pg.18-23)
FQ: Why do scientists follow a particular process to
complete an experiment?
P:_____________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
scientific method – a _____________ that scientists find out
_____________ things work and _____________ each other
Let’s Dance: Follow the motions that your teacher shows you.
Practice these every day!
1. Observe and ask questions (binocular hands on eyes)
2. Form a hypothesis (use 2 fingers to tap brain)
3. Plan an experiment (use 3 fingers to “write” on other
hand)
4. Do the experiment [The FUN part!]
(jump around 4 times with arms moving everywhere)
5. Draw conclusions… & show your work!
(use 5 fingers to scratch chin, then 5 fingers to “Vanna
White”)
Let’s Dance observation: How will these motions help me
remember the steps of the scientific method?
_______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
C: The scientific method helps us gain _____________
knowledge. It helps scientists _____________ of
_____________ possible answers to their _____________ and
then conduct experiments to test their answers. This method
also requires them to _____________ their findings.
Science: Getting Ready
PLT: Earth Manners
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FQ: Are there any rules or guidelines that scientists need to
follow when experimenting or observing?
P:_____________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Rules my classmates thought of:
______________________________________________
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Story: Read Trapper on the next two pages.
Observation: How did the story make you feel? Do you think
Trapper gave Muttsok good advice?
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
C: Exploring our environment can be really fun, but we need to
also respect it by:
1. __________________________________________
2. __________________________________________
3. __________________________________________
4. __________________________________________
5. __________________________________________
6. __________________________________________
Enrichment Activity: (PLT 379)
Practice for quiz tomorrow:
Directions: Answer the questions below without any help or looking back. After you
have done all that you can, check your work with your notes and/or get some help. If
you still do not understand, see your teacher 1st thing in the morning for some help.
Matching –
1. scientific method
2. standard measure
A. An amount of space a room/container has.
8. hypothesis
B. A ____ is a testable explanation of an
observation.
C. A unit used by a large group of people; metric
system.
D. Scientists find out how things work and affect
each other by using the _________________.
E. A scientific test in which variables are carefully
controlled is an ___________________.
F. ____________ are things that can change in
an experiment.
G. When you ________________, you use your
senses.
H. To __________ something is to hold it.
9. predict
I. An object’s ___________ is its weight.
10. experiment
J. When you make an observation and then draw
a conclusion, you make an
_________________.
K. When you _______________, you use your
knowledge to guess what will happen next.
3. volume
4. mass
5. observe
6. handle
7. inference
11. variables
Multiple choice 12. Which tool measures distance?
forceps
meter stick
graduate
microscope
13. Which of these is a hypothesis?
I wonders how long a cactus can live
without water here on a sunny
windowsill.
This experiment will test how long a
desert cactus can live without water on
a sunny windowsill.
How long can a desert cactus live
without water on a sunny windowsill?
A cactus will live without water for a
month on a sunny windowsill, since it
can live in a desert.
14. What is the main purpose of the scientific method?
To ask questions
To share information
To test ideas
To plan an experiment
15. In the scientific method, which of these do you do first?
Draw conclusions
Communicate
Ask questions
hypothesize
16. Which of these is an observation?
The plant needs more water.
The plant wilted on the third day.
The plant will need water daily.
The plant will not live in a desert.
17. Which tool measures volume?
Hand lens
Measuring cup
Scale
Ruler
18. Which inquiry skill is based on identifying common features?
Classify
Infer
Predict
Use numbers
19. Which of these is a possible inference based on seeing a bird eat seeds?
The bird ate only the seeds.
The bird doesn’t eat meat.
The bird has a thick beak.
The males are quieter.
20. Which of these is an inquiry skill?
Infer
Scale
Communicate
Classify/order
Essay –
21. A model is not the real thing, so why do scientists use a model?
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
22. A scientist repeats another scientist’s experiment but gets different results. What are
possible causes? _________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Social Studies: Globes & Maps
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Geography 1: Using Globes (Regions pg.G4-G5)
FQ: What does a globe show?
P:_____________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
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ocean – _____________ largest bodies of water on
_____________; Atlantic Ocean, Arctic Ocean, Indian Ocean, &
Pacific Ocean
continent – _____________ large bodies of _____________ on
earth; North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa,
Australia, Antarctica
hemisphere – (hemi = half) _____________ the _____________
equator – an _____________ line that lies halfway
_____________ the North Pole and the South Pole
prime meridian – an _____________ line of longitude that
_____________ _____________ the North Pole to the South
Pole
C: Globes are _____________ of the earth. They show the
_____________, _____________, and sometimes borders.
Globes help us _____________ where all of these components
are located on the _____________.
Let’s Dance: Follow the motions that your teacher shows you.
Practice these every day!
1. Northern Hemisphere (arms up)
2. Southern Hemisphere (arms down)
3. Western Hemisphere (arms to the left)
4. Eastern Hemisphere (arms to the right)
5. Prime Meridian (zipper down the front)
6. Equator (hands on your hips)
Song: *Let’s be ready to compete with third grade!
North and South America,
Europe, Asia, too.
Africa, Australia, Antarctica… it’s true
All these 7 make a list,
Of major blocks of land.
They’re the earth’s big continents,
Let’s give them all a hand!
Hemisphere
equator
prime meridian
Hemisphere
Social Studies: Globes & Maps
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Geography 2: Using Maps (Regions pg.G6-G8)
FQ: How do you use a map?
P:_____________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
compass rose – a small _____________ on a map that can help
you find _____________ and _____________ directions
cardinal directions – north (___), south (__), east (__), & west
(___)
intermediate directions – northeast (__), northwest (___),
southeast (___), & southwest (___)
symbol – a _____________ or shape used to _____________
something on a map; a star = _____________
map key – (_____________) a box on the map that gives the
_____________ of each symbol used on a map
scale – shows the _____________ between distances shown on
a map and the real _____________
locator map – a small _____________ set onto the main map; it
shows where the area of the main map is located
C: People use various components of a map in order to
_____________ it. The _____________ helps find the direction
of the map. The _____________ help readers find cities and
important information easily. Map keys, or _____________,
help readers to know what the symbols stand for.
_____________ help us know how large the area is on the map.
NW
NE
N
School
W
E
S
SW
SE
Social Studies: Globes & Maps
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Geography 3: Different Kinds of Maps (Regions pg.G9G11)
FQ: How many types of maps can you think of? (Name or
describe them.)
P:_____________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
political map – a map that shows information about
_____________, capital cities, states, and _____________;
show _____________ with lines
physical map – (_____________ map or _____________ map)
a map that shows natural features, such as mountains, hills,
plateaus, and plains
transportation map – a map that shows how you can
_____________ from one place to another, by bike, car, on
foot, bus, train, ship, airplane, etc.
historical map – a map that shows _____________ about
_____________ _____________ and where they occurred
*See the notes on the next couple of pages for examples of
each of these types of maps.
C: People use maps for various reasons. Maps can help you
understand:
_____________ _____________
Natural _____________ & _____________
Where to _____________
What an area looked like in the _____________
Social Studies: Globes & Maps
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Geography: Giving and Following Directions
FQ: Why do people give directions?
P:_____________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Understanding directions: Using “of”
“Is Harrisburg east or west of Pittsburgh?” If someone uses “of”, you need to start at the
location after that word. So, for this question, start at Pittsburgh and go which way to
Harrisburg?
Left
Right
Activity: Spy Search
Directions –
1. Everyone will sit on their desks “the city blocks”, except for “007”. He/she will be in the
hallway with the door shut.
2. The teacher will pick the “spy” and the “navigator.”
3. The teacher will have 007 enter the city where he/she will begin looking for the spy.
He/she may ask for directions from the navigator only 4 times. The navigator will give
either intermediate or cardinal directions.
4. 007 may only guess who the spy is 4 times.
5. When the turn is complete, the spy will then be the next 007.
6. Continue playing until all have had a turn being either 007 or navigator.
Observation: What do you notice when you play this game? What can
improve your chances?
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
_____________________________________________
C: It is challenging giving and following _____________, but
everyone can do it if they concentrate on what is being
_____________. Cardinal & intermediate _____________ can
be very helpful if you know where _____________ is. Using
“_____________” & “_____________” is often used when
giving directions.
Southeast Region States & Capitals
Map Study Guide
quiz on: _________________________
States in ABC order
Capitals is ABC order
AL - Alabama
Atlanta
AR - Arkansas
Baton Rouge
FL - Florida
Charleston
GA - Georgia
Columbia
KY - Kentucky
Frankfort
LA - Louisiana
Jackson
MS - Mississippi
Little Rock
NC - North Carolina
Montgomery
SC - South Carolina
Nashville
TN - Tennessee
Raleigh
VA - Virginia
Richmond
WV - West Virginia
Tallahassee
Atlantic Ocean
Everglades
Mississippi River
Northeast Region States & Capitals
Map Study Guide
quiz on: _________________________
States in ABC order
Capitals is ABC order
CT - Connecticut
Albany
DE - Delaware
Annapolis
ME - Maine
Augusta
MD - Maryland
Boston
MA - Massachusetts
Concord
NH - New Hampshire
Dover
NJ - New Jersey
Harrisburg
NY - New York
Hartford
PA - Pennsylvania
Montpelier
RI - Rhode Island
Providence
VT - Vermont
Trenton
Atlantic Ocean
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Washington D.C.
New England States: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, & Rhode
Island
Middle Atlantic States: New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland
Mid-West Region States & Capitals
Map Study Guide
quiz on: _________________________
States in ABC order
Capitals is ABC order
IL – Illinois
Bismarck
IN – Indiana
Columbus
IA – Iowa
Des Moines
KS – Kansas
Indianapolis
MI – Michigan
Jefferson City
MN – Minnesota
Lansing
MO – Missouri
Lincoln
NE – Nebraska
Madison
ND – North Dakota
Pierre
OH – Ohio
Springfield
SD – South Dakota
St. Paul
WI – Wisconsin
Topeka
“She Made Her Eat Octopus”
Lake Superior
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Lake Erie
Lake Ontario
Southwest Region States & Capitals
Map Study Guide
quiz on: _________________________
States in ABC order
Capitals is ABC order
AZ – Arizona
Austin
NM – New Mexico
Oklahoma City
OK – Oklahoma
Phoenix
TX - Texas
Santa Fe
Rio Grande
Gulf of California
Gulf of Mexico
West Region States & Capitals
Map Study Guide
quiz on: _________________________
States in ABC order
Capitals is ABC order
AK - Alaska
Boise
CA - California
Carson City
CO - Colorado
Cheyenne
HI - Hawaii
Denver
ID - Idaho
Helena
MT - Montana
Honolulu
NV - Nevada
Juneau
OR - Oregon
Olympia
UT - Utah
Sacramento
WA - Washington
Salem
WY - Wyoming
Salt Lake City
Canada
Mexico
Pacific Ocean
Earth’s Changing Surface
___________
Inv. 6-4: Soil Composition (Wolf pg.214-224)
FQ: What is soil made of?
P: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________
__________– (HYOO*muhs) the remains of decayed plants
and animals
__________– layer of soil; different regions have different
amounts of horizons
__________– layer of slightly decomposed organic material
on the surface of the soil
__________– the solid rock that forms Earth’s surface
__________– the largest particles that make up soil
__________– the smallest particles that make up soil
__________– nutrients that people add to the soil; can be
made from ________________ or compost & animal waste
C: All soil contains __________, water, ______, and sediment
in layers called ______________. The particles of soil can be
different _________, textures and ________. They can also
have different __________ absorption levels.
(Inv.6-4) Make a soil horizon diagram for three different locations.
Use Wolf pg.219 & your Regions book for help.
*Remember to use your ABCDs of drawing.
Soils of Mid-West
(grassland)
Soils of SW
(desert)
Soils of SE
(coastal plain)
Observation: What do you notice about these three soil horizons?
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________
_________________________________________________
Changes to Earth’s Surface ___________
Inv. 7-1: Earth’s Landforms
(Wolf pg.230-237/Regions pg. 8-15)
FQ: Name as many landforms as you can.
P: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________
____________________– a natural feature on Earth’s surface
____________________– an area that is higher than the land
around it; at least 1,600 ft. tall; some are volcanoes
__________– an area with higher land around it; formed by
rivers or glaciers
__________– large, flat landforms
__________– flat area that is raised higher than the land
around it
__________– like a plateau, but smaller
__________– (BYOOT) like a mesa, but smaller
____________________– shape of landforms in an area
(Inv. 7-1)
__________– formed at the end of rivers, these are formed
by the movement of sand and sediment; often fan
shaped
__________– hills of sand form by wind, found in dry areas
or along sandy coasts
__________– a body of land surrounded by water
(Inv.7-1) LAB – Make a landform model
1. Each person in your group will make a different landform out of clay. Use
your textbooks to help you form yours.
2. When you have finished, place each of your landforms on one poster and label
them: delta, dunes, island, butte, mesa, plateau, plains, valley, mountains, or
volcano.
3. Make a drawing of your group model below.
Landforms= forms (types) of land
plains
mountain
valley
basin
peninsula
island
plateau
mesa
butte
delta
gulf
coast
Changes to Earth’s Surface ___________
Inv. 7-2: Earth’s Landforms Change (Wolf pg.238-247)
FQ: What causes changes to Earth’s landforms?
P: _______________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________
__________– a mountain that forms as lava flows through a
crack onto Earth’s surface
__________– melted rock
__________– Earth’s thinnest layer that is made of solid
rock
__________– layer of Earth that crust sits on; thickest layer
__________core – liquid center of Earth; made mostly of
iron and nickel
__________core – solid center of Earth; temperature
reaches 9,000°F
____________________– the shaking of Earth’s surface caused
by movement of rock in the crust
__________– a break in the crust, where rock moves;
causes earthquakes
(Inv. 7-2)
__________– soil and rock that rivers drop (deposit) on the
river bed; forms deltas & floodplains
__________– a large piece of ice that moves under its own
weight
__________– (FYAWRDZ) form where the glaciers have
widened a valley near the coast
C: Earth’s landforms change because of the ____________ of
the Earth’s crust, and river, glacier, wind, and water
__________________________.
The Water Cycle ___________
Inv. 8-1: About the Water Cycle (Wolf pg.268-273)
FQ: What is the water cycle? Please explain.
P: _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
____________________________________
LAB – From Ocean to Pond (Wolf pg. 267)
Observation: What do you infer happened to the salt water as it sat
in the sun? _______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________
____________________– when water moves from the
surface of Earth to the air and then back to Earth’s
surface again in a never-ending process
____________________– water that falls back to the earth;
such as: snow, sleet, hail, rain
____________________– (makes clouds) the process by
which a gas changes into a liquid; you see this on your
bathroom mirror after a shower
(Inv. 8-1)
____________________– the process by which a liquid
changes into a gas; water from oceans, lakes, rivers,
puddles, and even your sweat evaporates into the air
____________________– water that is not evaporated and
collects underground
__________– precipitation that is not soaked up into the
soil
LAB – Runoff Materials: 2 sponges, saran wrap, water, 2 beakers, 2
trays
Observation: What affect did the “pavement” have on the sponge’s
absorption? _________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________
What affect would this have on wildlife around the area?
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________
C: In the water cycle, __________________ causes liquid
water to turn into water vapor (_______), condensation
causes water vapor to form ____________, and then
precipitation falls from the clouds back to the
__________.
The Water Cycle ___________
Inv. 8-2: Climate & Weather (Wolf pg.274281/Regions pg.20-23)
FQ: How does weather affect you?
P: _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
____________________________________
Draw what each of these forms of precipitation looks like.
rain
sleet
snow
hail
____________________– average precipitation and
temperature in an area over many years; it is what
you know that area to be like
____________________– a fast spinning spiral of wind that
stretches from the clouds of a thunderstorm to the
ground
____________________– a large tropical storm with wind
speeds of 74 miles per hour or more
(Inv. 8-2)
____________________– severe snowstorms that last for
hours; strong winds, blowing snow, and very low air
temperatures
C: Weather affects what we ______________, what we
__________, and what we _______________. Temperature
and _______________________ are two key parts of climate.
The United States has many ______________ climates, so
people have ___________________ to different ways of
living because of it.
The Water Cycle ___________
Inv. 8-3: Land & Location Affect Weather
(Wolf pg.282-285/Regions pg.20-23)
FQ: Is your climate here different from Florida’s?
Explain why.
P: _______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
____________________________________
LAB – Heating Land vs. Water (Wolf pg. 283)
Time
Land temperature (°F)
Water temperature (°F)
Observation: What is the variable we are testing in this
experiment?
_____________________
How did the soil and water temperatures compare?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________
__________breeze – a breeze moving from the water to
the land
__________breeze – a breeze moving from the land to the
water
____________________– the height above sea level
C: _____________________ warms and cools slower than
land, so those living ___________________ to large bodies of
water have more moderate weather. Those living _________________________ away from large bodies of water
have _____________________ hot and cold weather.
The ___________________________ you are above sea level,
the colder the climate is. Also, the __________________ you
are to the equator the warmer it is.
Social Studies: Southeastern Region ______________
Chapter 3-1: Geography (Regions pg.74-79)
FQ: What roles (jobs) do rivers play?
P:_____________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
source – ____________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
mouth – ___________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
tributary – _________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
river basin – _________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
port – ______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
delta – _____________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Mississippi River – ___________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
New Orleans, LA - _____________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
Let’s Sing!: Barges
Verse One:
Out of my window lookin' in the night
I can see the barges' flickering light.
Silently flows the river to sea,
and the barges too go silently.
Chorus:
Barges, I would like to go with you,
I would like to sail the ocean blue.
Barges, have you treasures in your hold?
Do you fight with pirates brave and bold?
Verse Two:
Out of my window lookin’ in the night,
I can see the barges' flickering light.
Starboard shines green and port is glowing
red,
in the night they signal far ahead.
Chorus
Verse Three:
Out of my window looking in the night
I can see the barges' flickering light.
Now is the time when I will soon be gone,
And I'll sail with barges on and on.
C: The _____________ _____________ has been our country’s
major highway for hundreds of years. Cities such as New Orleans
and _____________, Tennessee, grew because of the river.
People have made paintings of the Mississippi, written about it,
and sung songs about it.
Social Studies: Southeastern Region
______________
National Parks: Okefenokee Swamp & Everglades
(Regions pg.16-17; 77-79)
FQ: Have you ever been to a National Park? Which one? If you
haven’t been to one, which one would you like to visit?
P:______________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Okefenokee Swamp - ________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
C:______________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
Social Studies: Southeastern Region
______________
Chapter 3-2: Climate (Regions pg.82-85)
FQ: 1) Does climate make a difference in agriculture? 2) Does
climate make a difference in economy?
P:______________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
climate – _________________________________________
________________________________________________
agriculture – ______________________________________
________________________________________________
growing season – ___________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
cash crops – ______________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
sunbirds – ________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
C: The Southeast’s _____________ & _____________ climate is
good for growing many cash crops. It also is good for
_____________ on vacation. The SE climate allows the people to
grow economically through cash crops & _____________.
Social Studies: Southeastern Region
______________
Chapter 3-3: Natural Resources (Regions pg.88-93)
FQ: 1) Is coal an important resource? Why?
2) How do you think coal is formed?
P:______________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
________________________________________________
natural resources – things found in _____________ that are
useful to people; _____________, water, soil, trees,
_____________
manufacturing – the process of making things from
_____________ materials
industry – all the _____________ that make one kind of goods or
provide one kind of _____________ (see table)
C: Coal is an important _____________, because we use it as a
_____________. We can find coal in _____________ and in the
Southeast Region. Coal is a very old _____________ rock made
after various decayed _____________ have been put under
pressure and _____________.
Industries of the SE
Types of Industry:
Agriculture Coal -
What they do:
1)
__________________________
2)
__________________________
Paper Service -
Industries of Pennsylvania
Types of Industry:
Agriculture Coal -
Lumber Service -
1) _____________
2) _____________
3) _____________
What they do:
1)
__________________________
2) burn coal to make
_____________
Cut trees to sell for
__________________________
1) _____________
2) _____________
3) _____________