In SS today, we had Kevin from Connecticut. He did a GREAT job sharing how the NE region is similar and different from ours. We learned so much about their economy, their size, their population density, and their state symbols. It sure is different over there. I loved how he compared the size. As you can see in the picture above, Connecticut is as wide as Billings to Roundup and as long as Billings to Big Timber! SMALL!!! Yet there are over 6 million people living there! I don't know about your child, but I sure was proud to be a Montanian by the time he left. Too many people in one small place for me! Some of the information he shared will show up on the final test for the NE region. Ask your child about the dotted line on the bottom of the map drawing. Kevin shared that most of the people that live in that area of Connecticut work in the same area. Where do they work???? If your child remembers the location, write it on a piece of paper, sign it, and have them bring it in on Friday. It is worth a bonus dollar in class!
Speaking of tests, the states and capitals test is quickly approaching. We worked on our flashcards today. I also had them tell me what state I was pointing to. Practice, practice please.
