Essential Question:  What makes a region unique? (Evaluate the similarities and differences between the regions). Essential Question:  What impact does the region have on our country?   4C:  Creativity 21st Century Skill: Resiliency Mrs. Humphreys' homeroom class will be in geography the first six weeks of school and will be studying the Northeast & Southeast Regions of the United States.  Students will be collaborating with group members and researching topics of their choice such as economy, tourist attractions, climate, landforms, natural resources, historical events, etc. that make this region unique.  They are also focusing on the impact the Northeast & Southeast have on our country and possibly the world.  5th graders will be creating presentations to show their learning of the regions and gear it toward a unique audience.  Creativity is the "4 C" being focused on during this unit, so we will focus on those skills.  Geography has a huge inquiry focus, therefore we will review note-taking strategies, how to use appropriate sources and site them, and how to organize their learning into a creative and meaningful presentation with a specific purpose and audience.