Activity Overview
Definition worksheets are pages that allow students to record the meaning of new vocabulary in their own words, in context with sentences, or with a combination of words and pictures. When working with geographical features, this can be extremely helpful so students can visually differentiate between different landforms and bodies of water. For this activity, students will complete the landforms vocabulary worksheet. Teachers may choose to customize or change any part of the worksheet to add scaffolding, swap out words, and more! They can be used digitally or printed out and completed by hand.
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Template and Class Instructions
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Due Date:
Objective: Define and illustrate the landform vocabulary.
Student Instructions:
- Click on “Start Assignment”.
- Fill in the definitions for each landform.
- Draw a picture of the landform. Be sure to use color and detail.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient 7 Points | Emerging 4 Points | Beginning 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | The writing is clear and uses complete sentences. The worksheet is complete and correct. | The writing is somewhat clear and uses some complete sentences. The worksheet is complete with some incorrect responses. | The worksheet is incomplete or mostly incorrect. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
| Conventions | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are mostly correct. | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are somewhat correct. | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are mostly incorrect. |
How To Differentiate Different Types of Landforms
Introduce Venn Diagrams
Introduce students to the concept of Venn diagrams. Teachers can first explain why these diagrams are used for comparison or finding similarities and differences, and then discuss how students can use them for their own activity. Also, inform the students that they can differentiate more than two landforms while using a Venn diagram at the same time.
Choose the Landforms
Ask the students to choose any two landforms they want to compare and differentiate. At a younger level, students can pick only two landforms but teachers can also guide the students to compare 3 or more landforms at the same time.
Develop a Basis for Differentiation
Help the students understand what elements they can differentiate the landforms on. Teachers can also provide this framework and ask the students to fill out the worksheet through their own research. For instance, differentiating on the basis of geography, visuals, significance, etc.
Use Other Interactive Exercises
Build models of various landforms using clay, papier-mâché, or other materials to provide a hands-on learning experience. This tactile method might aid in enhancing their comprehension. Students can also use this exercise to create a visual difference between the landforms. For this exercise, teachers can assign groups and ask each group to make two landforms and explain the difference with the help of visuals.
Encourage Curiosity
Encourage the students to inquire about landforms. Curiosity may be aroused and greater comprehension may result from this. Teachers can pose interesting questions and ask the students to discuss the answers in a group setting to promote collaboration and critical thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions About Landform Definitions
Provide the definition of a landform.
An earthly feature or shape known as a landform is a result of natural occurrence. Mountain ranges, valleys, plains, plateaus, and other forms of landscape are all included. Landforms play an important role in many aspects to enhance the environment and maintain the ecosystem. Many of these places are tourist attractions and many others help humans maintain a standard of living.
Differentiate between a mountain and a hill.
A mountain is a rising, high-contour landform with a tendency toward steep slopes that rise noticeably above its surroundings. While a mountain is larger, a hill is smaller and less steep. Students can also depict these differences visually with the help of pictures and other interactive activities.
How are volcanos created?
When molten rock, ash, and gases are released from deep inside the Earth's crust, they create the landform known as a volcano. Different sizes and forms are possible for this type of volcano. Students can create a 3D project for this landform and show its working by integrating concepts from other subjects.
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