Shapes of land and water

ScienceEarth's SystemsAges 7–8

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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Use a landscape model to distinguish landforms and water bodies.

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Can discuss the supplied example in an accessible mode; adapt directions without supplying the target answer.

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Check the learner can follow the model with support before moving on. Source prerequisite ordering is not learner mastery; return to prerequisite work when needed.

Use the supplied fictional schematic. It is not a surveyed map or proof that every river starts in a lake. Open S first, G together, then T alone; put S and G away before T. Keys stay adult-only. No purchase or printing is required; an unavailable physical observation remains pending, not passed.

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partial: Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land (mountains, valleys, plains) and bodies of water (rivers, lakes, oceans) in an area
Fictional model interpretation/construction, not mapping the learner’s locality.
partial: Name and describe at least four types of landforms (mountain, valley, plain, hill, cliff)
Fictional model interpretation/construction, not mapping the learner’s locality.
partial: Name and describe at least three types of water bodies (river, lake, ocean, pond)
Fictional model interpretation/construction, not mapping the learner’s locality.
partial: Create or interpret a simple model or map showing land and water features of an area
Fictional model interpretation/construction, not mapping the learner’s locality.
partial: Can {{name}} look at a map or build a model showing mountains, rivers, and oceans, and explain what each type of land or water feature is?
Fictional model interpretation/construction, not mapping the learner’s locality.

Fictional model interpretation/construction, not mapping the learner’s locality.

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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