Introduction
What is a Landform??
Watch the video below and write down as many of the landforms as you can.
Task
What is the ideal combination of landforms?
There are landforms all over the world, but what purpose do they have? After studying some different types of landforms and where they are located within the world, you will create your own continent using at least 5 different landforms and present why you decided to include these into your country.
Process
Steps to Take
1. Watch the video and write down some notes about each type of landforms mentioned
2. Visit each of the following links to research information on each of the landforms. Be sure to name at least one landform in North America and one in Australia.
North America Mountains Australia Mountains
North America and Australia Oceans
North America Waterfalls Australia Waterfalls
North America Rivers Australia Rivers
North America Valley- Yosemite Australia Valley
North America Lakes Australia Lake
North America Islands Australia Island
North America Deserts Australia Desert
North America Isthmus Australia Isthmus
3. View the slideshow about the importance of different landforms. Write one benefit for each landform.
Evaluation
Using your notes, create your own continent to include at least 5 different landforms. Name your new continent and be ready to explain why you included each landform.
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Quality |
3 points |
2 points |
1 point |
0 points |
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Name |
yes |
xx |
xx |
no |
|
Landforms Used |
5 landforms present |
3-4 landforms |
1-2 landforms |
No landforms |
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Neatness |
Creation is neat, with landforms clearly labeled and identified. Color is used in a way that makes since to the landforms |
Creation is neat with landforms easily identified. Color is used. |
Creation is neat, but landforms are not easily identifiable. Color is not used |
Creation is difficult to understand. |
|
Creativity |
Landforms have a clear purpose and fit in with the environment |
Landforms fit in with the environment and most have a clear purpose |
A couple landforms have a clear purpose, but it is difficult to see why they are used |
None of the landforms have a purpose |
|
Presentation |
Student shows understanding of all landforms used and their purposes. Clearly communicates learning |
Student shows understanding of most landforms used and their purposes. Clearly communicates learning |
Student shows understanding of some landforms used and their purposes. Tries to communicate learning |
Student shows no understanding of landforms used and their purposes. Does not communicate learning |
Conclusion
Think about what you learned.
1. Why might it be important to know about the different landforms around the word?
2. What might the landforms in North America and the landfroms in Australia tell you about what the weather may be like in each place?
Credits
Created by: Christine Whitt- Global Coordinator, Efland Cheeks Global Elementary School
Landform Raps/ Lessons with Lisa- YouTube, YouTube, 27 June 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_lZH2E6GHQ.
Types of Landforms for Kids- makemegenius. YouTube, YouTube, 23 Sept. 2013, www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwNfvyCXh1k.
Teacher Page
Have students use the worksheet link to take notes before starting the evaluation.
Recomended timeline:
Day 1: Introduction video/discussion and task discussion/ Step 1 of process
Day 2: Step 2 and 3 of process
Day 3-4: Evaluation (creations can be as complex as you want. Students may create 3-D models out of Legos or found materials or may draw pictures. The more complex, the more class time will be needed)
Day 5- Present to class