Idaho

Idaho is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is known for its diverse geography, including snow-capped mountain ranges, rivers, and vast forests. The state's capital and largest city is Boise. Idaho is also famous for its agricultural products, including potatoes, wheat, and barley.

History

Idaho was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Nez Perce, Shoshone, and Bannock. The area was explored by European fur traders and settlers in the early 19th century. Idaho became a territory in 1863 and a state in 1890.

Geography

Idaho is known for its diverse landscape, including the Rocky Mountains, the Snake River, and the fertile farmland of the Snake River Plain. The state is also home to several national parks and forests, making it a popular destination for outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and fishing.

Economy

Agriculture is a major part of Idaho's economy, with the state being one of the top producers of potatoes in the United States. Other important industries include mining, forestry, and tourism. Idaho is also home to a growing technology sector, particularly in the Boise area.

Government

Idaho has a state government consisting of three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. The governor is the head of the executive branch, and the state legislature is responsible for making laws. The judicial branch includes the state's court system.

Study Guide

What is the capital of Idaho?
Which Native American tribes originally inhabited Idaho?
What are some of the major industries in Idaho?
What are some popular outdoor activities in Idaho?
How is Idaho's state government structured?

◂Social Studies Worksheets and Study Guides Fifth Grade. Middle Western Region US

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Middle Western Region US

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Middle Western Region US

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Middle Western Region US

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Middle Western Region US

The resources above cover the following skills:

National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)

TIME, CONTINUITY, AND CHANGE

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF THE PAST AND ITS LEGACY.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

The origins and influences of social, cultural, political, and economic systems.

PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

Concerts such as: location, region, place, and migration, as well as human and physical systems.

The concept of regions identifies links between people in different locations according to specific criteria (e.g., physical, economic, social, cultural, or religious).

Patterns of demographic and political change, and cultural diffusion in the past and present (e.g., changing national boundaries, migration, and settlement, and the diffusion of and changes in customs and ideas).

PROCESSES - Learners will be able to:

Ask and find answers to geographic questions related to regions, nations, and the world in the past and present.

National Center for History in Schools (NCHS)

World History Content Standards

Era 8: A Half-Century of Crisis and Achievement, 1900-1945

The search for peace and stability in the 1920s and 1930s.

The student understands the interplay between scientific or technological innovations and new patterns of social and cultural life between 1900 and 1940.