Transcript Piedmont Region - Bloomsburg Area School District

The Natural Regions of
Pennsylvania
Pgs. 38-43
Write one question for each of
the following words that you
think might possibly be
answered in today’s lesson.
Share your questions with
your partner.
Piedmont
Region
• The word piedmont means “foot of the
mountain.”
Piedmont
Region
• The elevation of the Piedmont Region is
higher than that of the Atlantic Coastal
Plain.
Piedmont
Region
• The Appalachian Mountains lie to the west
of the Piedmont Region.
Piedmont
Region
• The Piedmont Region is a plateau with
gently rolling hills and valleys.
Piedmont
Region
• A plateau is a large area of high, almost
level land.
Piedmont
Region
• Many Amish live in and farm this region
because the Piedmont’s soil is among the
richest in the world. It makes it ideal for
farming.
Piedmont
Region
The Amish mainly farm for a living.
Piedmont
Region
• Even without modern machinery, Amish
farms are productive.
Piedmont
Region
• Amish people do not use modern
conveniences like indoor plumbing and
electricity.
Piedmont
Region
• Horses and carriages are used by the
Amish instead of cars.
Piedmont
Region
• The Amish are a very religious people who
live as their ancestors did.
Exit Question
What do you think it would be like to be
Amish? Write one paragraph describing
what your life would be like and how you
would live your life.