CurriculumGrade 3Social Studies

Regions and How People Adapt

Aligned to C3.D2.Geo — C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.

What this lesson teaches

A region is an area that shares features like climate or landforms. People adapt to their region and sometimes change it.

Worked example

People in a cold mountain region build sturdy homes and wear warm clothing — adapting to their environment.

Practice questions

  1. What features can define a region?
  2. How do people adapt to a hot, dry place?
  3. Name one way people change their environment.

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En español

Las Regiones y Cómo se Adapta la Gente

Una región es un área que comparte características como el clima o el relieve. Las personas se adaptan a su región y en ocasiones la transforman.

Ejemplo: Las personas que viven en una región montañosa fría construyen casas resistentes y usan ropa abrigadora — adaptándose a su entorno.

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