Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and appreciate the connection between geography and nature.
Materials and Prep
- World map or globe
- Art supplies (colored pencils, markers, or crayons)
- A notebook or paper
No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.
Activities
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Start by looking at a world map or a globe. Identify the different continents and oceans.
Using your art supplies, color each continent with a different color and label them.
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Choose one continent that you find interesting. Research and draw pictures of the unique plants, animals, or natural features found in that continent.
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Take a nature walk in your backyard, a park, or any nearby natural area. Observe and document the different elements of nature you come across, such as trees, flowers, insects, or bodies of water.
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Using your notebook or paper, write a short paragraph describing how the geography of your local area influences the nature you observed during your nature walk.
Third Grade Talking Points
- "Geography is the study of the Earth's physical features, climate, and how people and nature interact with them."
- "Continents are large land masses surrounded by water. There are seven continents on Earth: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Antarctica."
- "Oceans are large bodies of saltwater that cover most of the Earth's surface. The five major oceans are the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Southern Ocean, and Arctic Ocean."
- "Plants, animals, and natural features vary from one continent to another due to differences in climate, landforms, and other geographical factors."
- "Nature walks help us explore and appreciate the natural world around us. They allow us to observe plants, animals, and other elements of nature in their habitats."
- "Our local area's geography, such as hills, rivers, or forests, influences the types of plants and animals that can be found there."