ScienceEarth's SystemsAges 7–8
Shapes of land and water
Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land (mountains, valleys, plains) and bodies of water (rivers, lakes, oceans) in an area
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Shapes of land and waterConceptual concept
Check understanding
- Name and describe at least four types of landforms (mountain, valley, plain, hill, cliff)
- Name and describe at least three types of water bodies (river, lake, ocean, pond)
- Create or interpret a simple model or map showing land and water features of an area
“Can your child look at a map or build a model showing mountains, rivers, and oceans, and explain what each type of land or water feature is?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Earth's Systems
- Age range
- Ages 7–8
Standards
ngss-k5:2-ESS2-2