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During the lesson, students will be able to pick out key details from a given text and share their findings with peers.
Following the lesson, students will be able to identify the major natural resources in the three Grand Divisions of Tennessee by completing a graphic organizer for each division.
I can pick out important details from a text and share them with my peers.
I can identify the major natural resources in the three grand divisions of Tennessee.
Memphis is the largest city in West Tennessee. Another important city is Jackson.
Natural Resources
East Tennessee
West Tennessee has the richest soil and so has more farms than any other section of the state. Farmers raise cotton, grains, corn, tobacco, soybeans, and other crops.
The major cities in East Tennessee are Knoxville and Chattanooga.
Climate
East Tennessee's mountains have the coldest winters in the state. It is cooler year around and gets snow every winter. The weather in The Great Valley is more mild and similar to Middle Tennessee.
Landforms
Fun Facts
Ball Clay is an important natural resource in West Tennessee. It is used for many goods including toilets, cars, glue, tile, electrical parts, pottery and more!
Most of the Smoky Mountains are covered in forests, but the peaks of the tallest mountains are balds, or have no trees at all. The Smokies also have a few coves, or small flat areas that are protected from severe weather because they are surrounded by mountains.
Content Standard: 2.20 Analyze the differences in natural resources in the three Grand Divisions of Tennessee.
ELA Standard: Grade 2 Speaking and Listening 2. Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other
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Natural Resources
Due to the thousands of acres of trees, East Tennessee has an important lumber industry. Lumbering is cutting down trees to make boards.
The Great Valley is a part of East Tennessee that stretches from the Virginia border to the Alabama border. The valley has ridges that rise above the floor, but are not as tall as mountains.
The Cumberland Plateau soil is not good for farming,but has many minerals, such as limestone, sandstone, copper, zinc, iron, marble, and especially coal. Coal mining is a major industry.
Landforms
Climate
The most important landform is the Mississippi River, or the Mighty Mississippi. It is one of the longest rivers in the world.
West Tennessee is hotter and gets less precipitation than the rest of the state. It only gets about 5 inches of snow each year.
Landforms
Middle Tennessee also has rolling hills and plains.
The Central Basin sits entirely inside the Highland Rim.
The Highland Rim is the largest land region in Tennessee. It is a plateau.
Most of West Tennessee is a flat plain. A plain is a large area of flat land with few trees.
Two rivers run through Middle Tennessee, the Tennessee River and the Cumberland River.
Natural Resources in Middle Tennessee
The mineral limestone is found in Middle Tennessee. When water washes over the limestone, it fills the soil with important minerals. This makes the soil great for crops. Some crops found in Middle Tennessee are vegetables, grain, hay, and fruit. There are also large deposits of the mineral iron ore in the Highland Rim.
Climate
Middle Tennessee
Giles County is one of the largest cattle producers in Tennessee.
Middle Tennessee gets about 50 inches of rain per year. Summers are hot humid, allowing for crops to grow. Winters are cool and wet, filling the soil with water and minerals.
The state's capital, Nashville is located in Middle Tennessee. It was chosen as the capital for it's central location. Nashville is known as "Music City USA" because it is home to many types of music, including country and bluegrass.
Music
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