Unit 1: Missouri’s Land and People

Big Idea Activity: How do people adapt to where they live?
Make an Missouri Travel Advertisement

Create a television advertisement about a region of Missouri. Work in small groups to explain the positive things that will make people want to come here. Make a colorful brochure or poster to help promote the region.

More To Explore

Missouri’s Geography

Regions of Missouri
Missouri has a varied geography. It is surrounded by land on all sides and has rivers, plains and mountains. Find out more about the location and elevation of Missouri’s regions.

Our State’s Climates and Resources
Eagle watching is a popular pastime in Missouri. The habitat of this national symbol is now safe because of conservation efforts. Other resources and pastimes have also been preserved through conservation and regulation.

Our State Today

One State, Many People
Missouri has a rich culture and diverse population. Missouri celebrates different heritages and ways of life with festivals and fairs. Look at this listing of things to do in Columbia. There are many opportunities to enjoy cultural events in the large cities and smaller towns of Missouri.

Arts, Sports and Recreation
The world’s finest jazz musicians were heading to Missouri to play between the 1920s and 1950s. Charlie Parker was one of these musicians. Parker greatly influenced the jazz music scene in Kansas City, which exists to this day.

Topic Finder

Need help finding a topic? Explore these ideas for research… The Show Me State

Activity Suggestion

City Museum in St. Louis offers several fun things for kids to do. Children can take a clown class or receive circus training with Everydaycircus. This is an interesting experience that visitors to Missouri might like to take part in. Circus Day Foundation uses circus arts to teach and inspire children of all ages and backgrounds. You might include the City Museum and their circus classes in your advertisement if you want to encourage people to visit Missouri.