Geography, History and Modern Life of USA.

In this lecture students will learn about:

1- The Regions of The United States East of the Mississippi

2- Bodies of Water

3- The Physical landscape

4- Some facts about US resources, economy, agriculture and nature extremes

In this lecture students will learn about:

1- Who are the native Americans and where did they come from.

2- European Colonization of America.

3- How did the new settlers change USA.

4- How did USA gain it’s independence from the British.

5- What happened to the native people of America after the European colonization.

In this lecture students will learn about:

1- Major metropolitan areas in the US

2- The United States government and its different branches

3- The government actions affecting the land and the people

4- Everyday life of the ordinary Americans including: religion, ethnicity and economy

In this lecture students will learn about:

1- The Physical Features of USA west of the Mississippi River including:

1) The Great Plains  2) Mountains and Hills  3) Basins and plateaus

2- Alaska

3- Hawaii

4- Bodies of Water (Oceans, Gulfs, Lakes and Rivers)

5- Climate of the region!

6- Energy and mineral resources

In this lecture students will learn about:

1- Native Americans ways of life

2- Colonial times

3- US expansion to the west

4- Settling the west

5- How did the US expand it’s land territories?

6- Farming and ranching

7- Industry and Entertainment

In this lecture students will learn about:

1- The US major cities (port and interior) and rural areas

2- Challenges facing the region such as:

(population changes, relationships with neighbors, water problems, erosion and environmental challenges)

3- Economy including:

( agriculture, mining, aerospace and service industries)