Thomas Intermediate School

The Middle Western States are divided into the Great Lakes states and the Plains states. The Great Lakes states are Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Illinois. The Plains states are Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota.

5 activities = A

Wheat is the most important crop of the Middle Western states. Make a recipe that includes wheat or one of its by-products. Copy your recipe neatly and bring it to class to share.

There are many steel mills in the Middle Western states. Make a poster that shows products made from steel.

The Great Lakes are an important natural resource. Make a chart that shows how the Great Lakes are important.

Use an almanac or the Internet to determine the major crops of the Middle Western states. Compile your information in a chart.

Make a relief map of the Middle Western states. You may use clay, salt maps, or another material.

Invent your own breakfast cereal using wheat or corn. Design the package and advertisements you will use to sell your product.

Abraham Lincoln was from the Middle West. Make a model of either Abe or his log cabin.

Several Native American tribes made their home in the Middle West. Research one of these tribes. Dress a doll in the native costume of the tribe.

Write your own Native American tale that tells why clouds make rain or explains some other weather story.

Make a flow chart that traces the path of all the stages a seed goes through to find its way onto your breakfast table.

This activity was developed by Mary S. Pitner. pitnerm@ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us

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