CHAPTER 1 - HOME ON THE RANGE

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CHAPTER 1 - HOME ON THE RANGE

Last updated about 2 years ago

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ESSENTIAL QUESTION:  How does the environment shape the way we live?

LESSON 1: WHERE ON EARTH IS KANSAS?
Pages 16 - 24

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Describe Kansas's relative location within the United States. (pg. 16)

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Explain at least two ways that Kansas is "America's Heartland." (pg. 16-24)

LESSON 2: NATURAL KANSAS
Pages 25 - 35

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Describe the main physical features of Kansas. (pg. 25-27)

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Why was the Permian Sea the source of many natural resources in Kansas? (pg. 28)

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Describe the climate in Kansas. (pg. 31-34)

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What water resources does Kansas have, and why are they important?

LESSON 3:  PEOPLE AND THE LAND
Pages:  36 - 45

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In what ways to people adapt to their environment? (pg. 36)

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In what ways do humans modify their environment? (pg. 37-38)

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Why is Kansas often called a "crossroads"? (pg. 43-45)

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What choices have humans made that impact our environment? What consequences have these choices had on our lives, both today and for the future?

CAN YOU ANSWER THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION?

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Relative Location		the exact location on the Earth's surface
Latitude		sharing a common border, touching
Contiguous		the natural process of wearing away by wind, water, or other elements
Geography		the study of the earth and the people, plants, and animals living on it
Erosion		an imaginary line that measures distance north or south of the equator
Absolute Location		an imaginary line that measures distance east or west of the prime meridian
Longitude		where a place is in relation to other places or things
Sediment		little bits of matter that are carried by water or wind and are left somewhere else

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Arkansas River Lowlands		This region contain rocks from the Rocky Mountains that were carried east by the Arkansas River. When the river loses much of its water on the High Plains, it dumps sediment in this region. Over time, the sediment becomes rock.
Smoky Hills		Low hills topped with sandstone make up this region. Water once flowed to an inland sea, and sand collected at the mouths of the rivers. As the sand was buried and put under pressure, sandstone formed. Over time, erosion exposed rock formations called outcroppings. Hardwood trees, such as oaks, and medium-tall grasses cover this region.
Red Hills		Fertile soil makes this region beneficial for agriculture. A long time ago, this area was swampland. Dead plants fell into the water, eventually turning to coal. Coal mining became part of this region's history. Today it is a gently rolling landscape.
Osage Cuestas		This region is a well-known ranching area. The erosion of limestone and shale formed its rolling hills. The limestone contains flint, a hard gray mineral that creates a rocky soil. There are few trees, except near the streams. This region is one of the last tallgrass prairies in the United States.
Glaciated Region		Huge glaciers over 500 feet thick once covered the northern part of the United States. As the ice moved south, it broke off boulders and deposited them in Kansas. These red quartzite boulders can be seen today in these regions.
Cherokee Lowlands		Over time, parts of the Rocky mountains eroded into sand and rock. Water carried the debris east and deposited it on the High Plains. Outcroppings of sandstone can be found among the desert plants on the flatlands This region stretches into eastern Colorado.
Flint Hills Uplands		Meaning the Spanish word for hill or cliff. This region contains east-facing cliffs with gentle slopes to the west. The slopes contain layers of shale, or soft sedimentary rock that is formed with mud or clay. The ridges are 50-200 feet high and are surrounded by prairie.
Wellington-McPherson Lowlands		This region extends into Missouri, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. It has the oldest surface rock in the state. The limestone here formed millions of years ago when this region alternated between being below the seas and above it. The land is hilly and covered with hardwood trees. Caves can be found in this region.
High Plains		This region get their name from the iron oxide (rust) that colors them a dark red. These land formations are also referred to as the Gypsum Hills. Plains Indians believed in the healing powers of the hills and streams. The magnesium sulfates found in the water are better known as Epsom salt and are used to heal wound today.
Ozark Plateau		This region gets its name from the haze in the valleys early in the morning. Many years ago, this region was under an ocean that created the sandstone, limestone, and chalk found there today. Hills appear to grow out of the surrounding plains.
Chautauqua Hills		This region contain sand dunes covered with grasses. Under the ground are two important resources: water and salt. The Hutchinson salt bed is one of the largest salt beds in the world.

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prairie		a layer of rock, sand, or gravel that holds water
irrigation		a community of living things interacting with their physical environment
plain		the process of supplying water to crops by redirecting it from another location
ecosystem		able to be sailed upon by ships or boats
precipitation		a natural characteristic of the land, such as landforms, soils, plants, animals, and climate.
aquifer		a generally flat, treeless landscape that receives low levels of rainfall
navigable		a specific type of plain that is dominated by grasses
physical feature		the amount of moisture that reaches the ground each year in the form of rain, snow, sleet, hail, and mist

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interact		to change something so that it works better or fits better
adapt		the preservation, protection, and restoration of the natural environment
conservation		to prepare and use for crops and gardening
cultivate		to act in such a way as to have an effect on something
renewable resource		to make changes to something
nonrenewable resource		a natural substance of value that cannot be replenished or re-created; for example, oil
modify		a natural substance of value that can be replenished or re-created; for example, solar power
scarce		insufficient to meet demand

CHAPTER 1 - HOME ON THE RANGE

CHAPTER 1 - HOME ON THE RANGE

LESSON 1: WHERE ON EARTH IS KANSAS?

Describe Kansas's relative location within the United States. (pg. 16)

Explain at least two ways that Kansas is "America's Heartland." (pg. 16-24)

LESSON 2: NATURAL KANSAS

Describe the main physical features of Kansas. (pg. 25-27)

Why was the Permian Sea the source of many natural resources in Kansas? (pg. 28)

Describe the climate in Kansas. (pg. 31-34)

What water resources does Kansas have, and why are they important?

LESSON 3: PEOPLE AND THE LAND

In what ways to people adapt to their environment? (pg. 36)

In what ways do humans modify their environment? (pg. 37-38)

Why is Kansas often called a "crossroads"? (pg. 43-45)

What choices have humans made that impact our environment? What consequences have these choices had on our lives, both today and for the future?

CAN YOU ANSWER THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION?

How does the environment shape the way we live?

LESSON 1: WHERE ON EARTH IS KANSAS?

Match the terms with their definitions.

Describe Kansas's relative location within the United States. (pg. 16)

Match the Regions of Kansas with it's description.

Explain at least two ways that Kansas is "America's Heartland." (pg. 16-24)

LESSON 2: NATURAL KANSAS

Match the terms with their definition.

Describe the main physical features of Kansas. (pg. 25-27)

Why was the Permian Sea the source of many natural resources in Kansas? (pg. 28)

Describe the climate in Kansas. (pg. 31-34)

What water resources does Kansas have, and why are they important?

LESSON 3: PEOPLE AND THE LAND

In what ways to people adapt to their environment? (pg. 36)

In what ways do humans modify their environment? (pg. 37-38)

Why is Kansas often called a "crossroads"? (pg. 43-45)

What choices have humans made that impact our environment? What consequences have these choices had on our lives, both today and for the future?

CAN YOU ANSWER THE ESSENTIAL QUESTION?

How does the environment shape the way we live?