3 TERM

INDICATOR 2

ECONOMY AND
LANDMARKS OF
THE MIDWEST
 ECONOMY AND LANDMARKS OF THE
MIDWEST

Objective:
To recognize the general and specific
characteristics of a region as an instrument
to value the cultures as brothers created by
God.

Learning Objectives:
Uses the characteristics of the Region like
the economy and landmarks as element to
value the virtues of each.
 Biblical principle:

Philippians 3:20
For our citizenship is in heaven, from which
we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord
Jesus Christ.
GEOGRAPHY OF THE NORTH CENTRAL
REGION
Economy of the Midwest Region
The Midwest Region could be called the "Land
of Farms." It is one of the most important
farming areas in the United States.
The region's climate makes it perfect for
farming. The Midwest also has fertile,
deep soil.
The Midwest Region has three main
areas or belts that contain certain types of
crops.
1. The Corn Belt is in the eastern part of
the region. Iowa and Illinois are the leading
corn crop producers. Corn is also grown in
western Ohio, Indiana, Missouri,
Minnesota, and Nebraska. Once the corn is
harvested, it is used for different products.
2. The Wheat Belt is found in the Great Plains.
Kansas and North Dakota produce the most wheat
in the region. The wheat is ground into flour. The
flour is then used in products like pasta, cakes, and
bread.
3. The Dairy Belt. Minnesota, Wisconsin, and
Michigan are the region's dairy states. In fact,
Wisconsin is known for its cheese, milk, and
butter. Grass grows quickly in the Dairy Belt.
The tall grass is used to feed cattle so they
produce the milk we need for dairy products.
Review on the board: Locate the states and the Great Lakes.
http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/us-states-capitals-regions.html

CLASS ACTIVITY
1. Illustrate the economy of the Midwest.
2. How could you get a heavenly citizenship?
Why is it important to get it?

Homework
Study the location of the Midwest states and its
economy.
People of the Midwest
Many people went to the plains of the Midwestin the 1800s. They
were pioneers- people who go to live in a new place.

Over 70 million people live in the 12 states of the Midwest. But

more then half of these people live in just 3 states: Illinois, Ohio,
and Michigan.
Why don`t more people live in the other nine states the main
reason is that the 9 states are where the farms are. Farms need lots
of space.
Most people in the regin live in Illinois, Chicago, and Michigan.
All of these states are nears the Great Lakes. Many of those large
cities of teh regin are ports on the Great Lakes.
Chicago Illinois, is the largest city in the regin. It is the third-
largest city in the United States.
Chicago is a major transportation center. It is a major port. O`hare
Airport in Chicago is one of the largest and busiest airports in the
world.
Working in the Midwest
Service businesses are very important in this regin.
Near the Great Lakes, peoplemanufacture a lot of things. On the plains
people have farms and reanches.
Many American cars are made near the Great Lakes. Detroit, Michigan,
is the center of teh United States automobile business.
LANDMARKS
The 12 states are home to approximately 450
Landmarks that represent the diverse history of
the Midwest.
Some Midwestern landmarks honor military
figures, while others pay tribute to authors and
inventors.
The Crazy Horse Memorial of South Dakota recognizes the iconic Native
American figure Crazy Horse, leader of the Lakota tribe. It is the largest memorial
in the world, and it promotes education on American Indians and honors Native
American cultures and traditions.
Another natural feature, Chimney Rock, resides in Nebraska. This
monument classifies as a historic national monument. It symbolizes the
movement of Americans westward during the 19th century.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
Massive mountainside sculpture drawing crowds for its
depiction of 4 former American presidents.
Gateway Arch
As the nation's tallest monument, the Gateway Arch commemorates
Thomas Jefferson's vision and St. Louis' role in the westward expansion of
the United States.
JESUS CHARACTER (Students daily life use, you can take the principle of the month as your reference)

Principle of the month: Excellence

Song of the Month: Broken vessels

BASED ON: 2 Corinthians 3:5,6

5Notthat we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 6He has made us competent
as ministers of a new covenant-not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

The antithesis of man's inadequacy for spiritual work is God's supernatural sufficiency.
Dearly beloved, do you have flaws, imperfections, blind spots, weaknesses, etc.? Do
not let these thoughts discourage or deter you from joining Him in His work! We do
well to recall that if God had to depend on perfect people to accomplish His work, He
would never ever get anything done. On the other hand, our limitations and
imperfections should motivate us to depend all the more on the always sufficient
supply of God's grace.
Do we depend on others to accomplish God work?