Exploring Appalachian Mountains and Trails

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Grade 4 Social Studies Discovering America's Eastern Mountain Ranges

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What are the Appalachian Mountains?

Oldest mountain range in the United States Stretch from Alabama all the way to Canada Over 2,000 miles long! Home to many smaller mountain ranges

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Appalachian Mountain Ranges Map

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Six Important Mountain Ranges

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The Amazing Appalachian Trail

2,200 miles of hiking trail Connects all the mountain ranges Takes 5-7 months to hike the whole trail Passes through 14 different states

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Meet Benton MacKaye

The man who dreamed up the Appalachian Trail in the 1920s 'An opportunity for retreat for the toilers in the beehives of industry'

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Map Labeling Challenge

Use your map and cards to label each mountain range Place the Appalachian Trail marker Find your state - which mountains are closest to you?

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Quick Quiz Wrap-Up

Name two mountain ranges we learned about Who created the idea for the Appalachian Trail? What makes the Appalachian Mountains special? Why might people want to hike this long trail?

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