Midwest Region of the U.S.: Today
Video Storyline: Let’s take a tour of the Midwest region. We’ll explore many of its larger cities and see some of the features that make them each unique. Then we’ll explore the landmarks of the Midwest, both the natural and the manmade.
Companion video to Midwest Region: Early Beginnings.
Video Length: 21:05 minutes.
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Midwest Region – City Spotlight
Midwest Region of the U.S. – Video Breakdown
Who’s Who in the Midwest
Say It
Draw A Scene – Midwest Region
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Topics Covered In This Video
The Midwest in the 21st Century
Cities of the Midwest:
Chicago
Indianapolis
Columbus
Detroit
Cincinnati
Des Moines
Fargo
Grand Rapids
Kansas City
Milwaukee
Omaha
Cleveland
Minneapolis
Wichita
St. Louis
Landmarks of the Midwest:
Chimney Rock
Badlands National Park
Cave of the Mounds
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Gateway Arch
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame
Mackinac Bridge
Mall of America
The Enchanted Highway
Famous Midwesterners
Classroom Ideas
Landforms and Bodies of Water
Print out or look at a map of the Midwest.
Identify landforms and bodies of water in the Midwest Region.
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