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﻿ Welcome to **Show Me Missouri: Geography**! In this social studies unit, we explore the different regions in Missouri: the Glaciated Till Plains, the Alluvial River Plain, the Ozark Highlands, the Osage Plains, and the Mississippi Lowlands. The Enduring Understandings below are what all fourth graders will understand by the end of this unit. The Essential Questions are the important questions that we will consider and find answers to throughout this unit.

﻿ Places are shaped by forces of nature over a period of time. ﻿ The physical features of a place are important to the settlement of an area. Missouri has many natural resources and the resources are important to the growth and development of cities. Important cities change over time based on resources, economic activities, and population shifts. It is important to use natural resources wisely.  ﻿ What is special about the physical geography of Missouri? ﻿ How does the geography of a place influence the choices made by people. ﻿ How do choices made by people impact the geography? <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 150%;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 150%;">﻿ Why do cities change over time?
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