Landforms & Water Bodies
Children identify basic landforms (hills, mountains, plains) and water bodies (rivers, lakes, oceans) through pictures and models.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between a hill and a mountain.
- Identify examples of water bodies on a simple map.
- Explain how landforms and water bodies are important to people.
Common Core State Standards
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