Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand basic concepts of Earth Science related to the planet we live on.
Materials and Prep
- World globe or map
- Flashcards with pictures of different landforms (mountain, river, ocean, etc.)
- Coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils)
- Blank paper
No prior knowledge or preparation is necessary for this lesson.
Activities
- Activity 1: Explore the Globe
- Activity 2: Landform Flashcards
- Activity 3: Draw and Color
Have the student spin the globe and stop it with their finger. Ask them to find the continent or ocean closest to where their finger landed. Encourage them to name the continent or ocean and talk about what they might find there (e.g., animals, different countries).
Show the student the flashcards with pictures of different landforms. Ask them to identify each landform and describe what they see (e.g., mountains are tall and pointy, rivers are long and flow with water).
Give the student a blank piece of paper and ask them to draw their favorite landform. After they finish drawing, let them color it using their imagination. Encourage creativity and ask them to explain their drawing.
Talking Points
- "Earth is our home." We live on a big round planet called Earth.
- "There are different parts of the Earth." Earth has big pieces of land called continents and large bodies of water called oceans.
- "We can find different things on Earth." On Earth, we can find mountains, rivers, oceans, and many other landforms. They all look different and have different shapes.
- "Continents and oceans have names." The big pieces of land are called continents, and they have names like North America, Europe, and Africa. The big bodies of water are called oceans, like the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
- "We can draw and color our favorite landforms." We can use our imagination to draw and color the landforms we like the most. It's fun to think about what they might look like!