Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and describe different bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Materials and Prep
- A world map or globe
- Colored pencils or markers
- Blank paper
Before starting the lesson, make sure the student is familiar with basic shapes and colors.
Activities
- Activity 1: World Map Exploration
- Activity 2: Water Body Collage
- Activity 3: Water Body Sorting Game
Using the world map or globe, locate and identify different bodies of water such as rivers, lakes, and oceans. Use colored pencils or markers to draw and label them on a blank piece of paper.
Collect pictures or cutouts of different bodies of water from magazines or print them from the internet. Create a collage by pasting the pictures onto a larger piece of paper. Discuss each water body as you glue them down.
Prepare flashcards with pictures or names of different bodies of water. Mix them up and ask the student to sort them into categories like rivers, lakes, and oceans.
Talking Points
- Rivers:
- Lakes:
- Oceans:
"Rivers are like long, winding paths of water. They flow from high places, like mountains, to lower places, like the ocean. Can you imagine floating on a boat down a river?"
"Lakes are like big puddles of water that stay in one place. They are surrounded by land. Sometimes people swim or go fishing in lakes. Can you think of any activities you can do on a lake?"
"Oceans are gigantic bodies of saltwater that cover most of the Earth's surface. They are so big that it's hard to see the other side! Many different kinds of animals live in the ocean. Can you name some sea creatures?"