Exploring Landforms and Waterways
6th GradeSocial Studies40 min
Learning Objective
I can define different landforms and waterways and identify them on a map.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The two largest types of landforms are continents and oceans.
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An isthmus is a narrow strip of land with water on both sides, connecting two larger pieces of land, while a peninsula is a piece of land that has water on three sides.
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Rivers are important natural features that are fed by rain or melted snow, and they flow into larger bodies of water like lakes before reaching the ocean.
Practice
5 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name three different landforms and briefly describe how each one is formed.”
Teacher Guide
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