Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the basic concepts of geography and apply them to the story "The Girl Who Stole an Elephant".
Materials and Prep
- Copy of the book "The Girl Who Stole an Elephant"
- World map or globe
Activities
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Read aloud the story "The Girl Who Stole an Elephant" to the student.
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After reading, ask the student to locate the setting of the story on the world map or globe.
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Discuss with the student the different geographical features mentioned in the story, such as rivers, mountains, and forests. Have the student identify these features on the map or globe.
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Encourage the student to imagine themselves in the story and describe how the geography of the setting affects the characters and their actions.
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Ask the student to create a simple map of the story's setting, including the geographical features mentioned. They can use symbols or drawings to represent these features.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "Geography is the study of the Earth's physical features, climate, and how people and places are connected."
- "The story 'The Girl Who Stole an Elephant' takes place in a specific location, which is shown on a map or globe."
- "Geographical features, like rivers, mountains, and forests, can affect how people live and what they can do in a certain place."
- "When we read a story, it's important to think about how the setting and geography impact the characters and their actions."
- "Creating a map of the story's setting helps us visualize and better understand the geography described in the book."