In 4th grade, the students study the United States in regions:
- Northeast
- Southeast
- Southwest
- Midwest
- West
- Natural resources contribute to the economy of the region.
- The geography of the region determines where people live and how they spend their time.
- People’s lives (i.e., work, quality of life, and recreation) may depend on the climate, natural resources and landforms of an area.
- People rely on the resources of many regions to meet their needs.
- People change the environment to meet their needs.