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Exploring Pennsylvania's Piedmont Region

Discover the beauty and uniqueness of Pennsylvania's Piedmont Region, known for its gently rolling hills, rich soil, and unique farming practices by the Amish community. Learn about the region's plateau landscape, Amish farming traditions, and the historical background of the area. Explore the Piedmont's connection to the Appalachian Mountains and the reasons why many Amish choose to live and farm in this region.

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Exploring Pennsylvania's Piedmont Region

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  1. The Natural Regions of Pennsylvania

  2. Pgs. 38-43 Chapter 2 Lesson 2 The Piedmont Region

  3. Possible Questions Write one question for each of the following words that you think might possibly be answered in today’s lesson. plateau farm mountain Share your questions with your partner.

  4. Piedmont Region • The word piedmont means “foot of the mountain.”

  5. Piedmont Region • The elevation of the Piedmont Region is higher than that of the Atlantic Coastal Plain.

  6. Piedmont Region • The Appalachian Mountains lie to the west of the Piedmont Region.

  7. Piedmont Region • The Piedmont Region is a plateau with gently rolling hills and valleys. • The Piedmont Region is a plateau with gently rolling hills and valleys.

  8. Piedmont Region • A plateau is a large area of high, almost level land.

  9. 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.

  10. Piedmont Region The Amish mainly farm for a living.

  11. Piedmont Region • Even without modern machinery, Amish farms are productive.

  12. Piedmont Region • Amish people do not use modern conveniences like indoor plumbing and electricity.

  13. Piedmont Region • Horses and carriages are used by the Amish instead of cars.

  14. Piedmont Region • The Amish are a very religious people who live as their ancestors did.

  15. 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.

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