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While packing your bags, ladies and gentlemen, keep in mind the
Midwest is one of four geographic regions of the United States of America which includes 12 states.
These states are: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

The weather will be warm and sometimes hot during June, and make sure to bring your raincoat
when driving through the eastern side because it tends to rain more than the western side.

Also, make sure to bring your camera because we are headed to see some great sights!
It is a must to see the Great Lakes, stop in Chicago - the largest city in the Midwest - and see
the farmland because the Midwest is recognized as having the richest in the world!

The Midwest was discovered during the French explorations in the 17th century.
That being said, there is so much history that we have to check out! Did you know that the first mass produced automobile,
the Model T, was made in Detroit, Michigan? Or famous landmarks in the Midwest like the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri or Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota?


Academic Standards

7.1.6 Basic Geographic Literacy
B- Describe and locate places and regions

7.2.6 Physical Characteristics of Places and Region
A.Describe the physical characteristics of places and regions

7.3.6 The Human Characteristics of Places and Regions
D. Describe the human characteristics of places and regions by their economic activities.