Elephant+Dance+Memories+of+India+Reinforcing+Activity.

Below is a regional map of India from the book Elephant Dance Memories of India. This is a map that highlights physical features such as mountains and rivers. It also includes conceptual features and representations of the Indian culture. Use the map of India as an example to create a regional map of the United States. Consider factors such as landform, climate, population, and cultural and economic characteristics when creating your map. Use the following websites, as well as other sources you find, to help you create your map:

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Be Creative! Use a combination of words, drawings, and colors to bring the regional map of the United States to life.

Use the Venn Diagram to make notes of any similarities and differences.





Use the completed Venn Diagram as the basis for a discussion about regions, addressing the following in groups of 3-4:
 * 1) What similarities and differences did you find?
 * 2) Why do you think these regional differences exist?
 * 3) How does culture play a role in these differences?