Southwest Region of the US: Today
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Video Storyline: Let’s take a tour of the Southwest region. We’ll explore many of its larger cities and see some of the features that make them each unique. Next, we’ll explore both the natural and manmade landmarks of the region, along with its famous people, food, and celebrations.
Companion video to Southwest Region: Early Beginnings
Video Length: 32:55 minutes
Learning Resources with this Video*
Quiz
City Spotlight
Say It!
Southwest Region – Video Breakdown
Draw A Scene – Southwest Region
Universal Resources
National Standards
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Topics Covered In This Video
Today’s Economy
Houston, TX
San Antonio, TX
Dallas, TX
Austin, TX
Fort Worth, TX
Amarillo, TX
El Paso, TX
Oklahoma City, OK
Tulsa, OK
Albuquerque, NM
Santa Fe, NM
Taos, NM
Phoenix, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Flagstaff, AZ
Natural Landmarks
Manmade Landmarks
Food
Celebrations
People of the Southwest
Classroom Ideas
Southwest Region of the US: Today
Landforms and Bodies of Water
Print out or look at a map of the Southwest.
Identify landforms and bodies of water in the Southwest Region.
Cloze Practice
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