Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to compare various landforms in the United States and understand how they have changed over time.
Materials and Prep
- Map of the United States
- Pen or pencil
- Coloring pencils or markers
- Internet access for research
No prior knowledge needed, just bring your curiosity and creativity!
Activities
- Landform Identification: Use the map to identify different landforms in the United States and mark them with different colors.
- Research Time: Look up information about a landform that interests you and draw a picture of it.
- Time Travel Story: Imagine you could travel back in time to see how a specific landform looked hundreds of years ago. Draw a picture of it then and now.
Talking Points
- Landforms: "Landforms are the natural features of the Earth's surface, like mountains, rivers, and deserts."
- Changes Over Time: "Landforms can change over time due to forces like erosion, weathering, and human activities."
- Research Fun: "Researching about landforms can be like going on a treasure hunt to find interesting facts and pictures!"
- Creativity Counts: "Don't forget to use your imagination and creativity when drawing and coloring your landforms."