Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will understand the basic concepts of land and water resources, including where they can be found and why they are important for our planet.

Materials and Prep

• No additional materials are needed for this lesson.
• Prepare a comfortable and quiet space for the lesson.
• Be ready to engage in conversation and ask questions to help the child think about land and water.

Activities

• Nature Walk:

  Take a short walk outside to explore your surroundings. Look for areas of land, like grass, dirt, or trees, and any visible water sources, like puddles, streams, or lakes. Point out the differences between land and water.

• Land and Water Sorting:

  Using your imagination, pretend to sort items you see on your walk into two groups: land and water. For example, you can say, "This is land because it is dry!" and "This is water because it is wet!"

• Story Time:

  Tell a simple story about a little animal that needs both land and water to live, like a frog or a turtle. Ask questions like, "Where does the frog live?" and "Why does the turtle need water?"

• Drawing Time:

  Ask the child to draw a picture of a place that has both land and water. Encourage them to think about what animals might live there and what plants they can see.

Talking Points

• "Look at the grass! This is land. Land is where we walk and play!"
• "See the water in the puddle? Water is very important for drinking and for animals!"
• "Do you know that some animals live in the water? Like fish and frogs!"
• "What do you think would happen if there was no land? Where would we go?"
• "Why do you think the plants need both land and water to grow?"