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The lesson “Exploring Alabama: A Southern Gem” introduces students to the diverse history, culture, and geography of Alabama, a state located in the southern United States. It highlights the state’s 67 counties, each with unique features, and emphasizes Montgomery as the capital city, rich in historical significance. Overall, the lesson encourages exploration and appreciation of Alabama’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
  1. What are some interesting things you learned about Alabama’s counties?
  2. Why do you think Montgomery is an important city in Alabama?
  3. What makes Alabama a special place to explore and learn about?

Exploring Alabama: A Southern Gem

Welcome to Alabama, a state in the southern part of the United States! Alabama is full of interesting history, culture, and beautiful places to see. It has a coastline that touches the Gulf of Mexico and shares borders with Florida, Mississippi, Georgia, and Tennessee.

Counties of Alabama

Alabama is divided into 67 different counties. Each county has its own special features and stories. Here are some of the counties you might find interesting:

  • Autauga
  • Baldwin
  • Barbour
  • Bibb
  • Blount
  • Bullock
  • Butler
  • Calhoun
  • Chambers
  • Cherokee
  • Chilton
  • Choctaw
  • Clarke
  • Clay
  • Cleburne
  • Coffee
  • Colbert
  • Conecuh
  • Coosa
  • Covington
  • Crenshaw
  • Cullman
  • Dale
  • Dallas
  • DeKalb
  • Elmore
  • Escambia
  • Etowah
  • Fayette
  • Franklin
  • Geneva
  • Greene
  • Hale
  • Henry
  • Houston
  • Jackson
  • Jefferson
  • Lamar
  • Lauderdale
  • Lawrence
  • Lee
  • Limestone
  • Lowndes
  • Macon
  • Madison
  • Marengo
  • Marion
  • Marshall
  • Mobile
  • Monroe
  • Montgomery
  • Morgan
  • Perry
  • Pickens
  • Pike
  • Randolph
  • Russell
  • St. Clair
  • Shelby
  • Sumter
  • Talladega
  • Tallapoosa
  • Tuscaloosa
  • Walker
  • Washington
  • Wilcox
  • Winston

The Capital City: Montgomery

Montgomery is the capital city of Alabama. It’s a place with lots of history and has played an important role in the state’s story. You can learn a lot about Alabama’s past by visiting Montgomery.

Conclusion

Alabama is a wonderful state that shows the true spirit of the South. With its many counties and rich history, there’s always something new to discover. Whether you’re exploring its cities or enjoying its natural beauty, Alabama is a great place to visit and learn about!

  • What is something new you learned about Alabama from the article? Can you think of a place in your state or country that has a special story or feature like one of Alabama’s counties?
  • Imagine you are visiting Montgomery, the capital city of Alabama. What historical places or activities would you like to explore there, and why?
  • Alabama has a coastline that touches the Gulf of Mexico. Have you ever visited a beach or a coastal area? What did you see or do there that made it special?
  1. County Map Puzzle: Print out a blank map of Alabama showing its counties. Cut out each county to create a puzzle. Mix up the pieces and try to put them back together. As you do, say the name of each county out loud. This will help you remember the names and locations of the counties in Alabama.

  2. County Scavenger Hunt: Choose a county from the list and research one interesting fact about it. It could be a historical event, a famous person from there, or a special place to visit. Share your fact with a family member or friend and see if they can guess which county it is!

  3. Montgomery History Walk: Imagine you are visiting Montgomery, the capital city. Draw a picture of one historical place you would like to visit there. Write a sentence about why this place is important to Alabama’s history. Share your drawing and sentence with your class or family.

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