Landforms - Lesson for Grade 2, Chapter - Changes
In the "Landforms" lesson, designed for second graders within the Changes unit of their Science curriculum, students will embark on an exciting journey to learn about the diverse landforms that shape our planet. Through engaging activities such as the Landforms Printable and the US Mountain Ranges Worksheet, young learners will discover the characteristics of various landforms, including mountains, valleys, plains, deserts, and rivers.
Understanding landforms is crucial for several reasons. Firstly, it helps students appreciate the natural beauty and diversity of the Earth's surface, fostering a deeper connection with the environment. Secondly, knowledge of landforms is essential for understanding how the Earth's surface has changed and continues to evolve over time due to various natural processes such as erosion, weathering, and plate tectonics.
By exploring the different landforms, especially through the focused study of US Mountain Ranges, students will also gain insights into how these natural structures impact human life. From influencing weather patterns and climate to affecting where people choose to live, build, and travel, landforms play a significant role in our daily lives and the broader ecosystem. This lesson aims to build a strong foundation of scientific curiosity and respect for the natural world in young learners.
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Activity 1 / Landforms Printable
As a parent, you know that the world is much bigger than your child’s own neighborhood. Unlock the door to the rest of the world by teaching your little explorer different types of terrain. Utilize this landforms printable worksheet to introduce your child to different types of landforms found across the world!
Completing this worksheet will help your child:
• Understand basic landforms
• Recognize the difference between landforms
• Use critical thinking skills to apply prior knowledge to choose the correct answer
Give your child the chance to form a growing appreciation of the world and everything in it, starting with the natural landforms common to our planet! -
Activity 2 / US Mountain Ranges Worksheet
Introduce your little learner to some of the most well-known land masses in the United States using this U.S. Mountain Ranges worksheet!
This short, but meaningful worksheet will teach your child not only to recognize the major mountain ranges, but to locate them using a map or illustration to hone budding map skills!
