Green Mountains Geography Adventure
Exploring Vermont's Beautiful Mountain Range Grade 4 Geography Journey
What Are the Green Mountains?
A mountain range in Vermont Part of the larger Appalachian Mountains About 250 miles long Covered in green forests year-round
Green Mountains Location Map
Mountain Features vs. Valley Features
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Highest Peaks in the Green Mountains
Mount Mansfield - 4,393 feet tall Killington Peak - 4,241 feet tall Mount Ellen - 4,083 feet tall These are Vermont's tallest mountains!
Mountain Elevation Activity
Look at the mountain heights we just learned Stack books to show different mountain heights Use 1 book = 1,000 feet Which mountain needs the most books?
Animals of the Green Mountains
Black bears live in the forests White-tailed deer graze in meadows Moose wade through mountain ponds Many birds like hawks and owls
Think About It!
How do you think the Green Mountains got their name? What clues can you see in the pictures we've looked at?
People and the Green Mountains
Skiing and snowboarding in winter Hiking and camping in summer Maple syrup farms in the valleys Small mountain towns and villages
Remember This!
Mountains shape the land, climate, and how people live. The Green Mountains are an important part of Vermont's geography and culture.