Geography Standard Two - Grades K-3

Sample Activity

Students might produce models or drawings of various landforms (mountain, hill, river, plain, etc.) and explain in simple terms how these features are formed [Environment].

Observing differences in weather patterns over a long period of time, students would describe the observed data in graphic form and then relate seasonal differences observed with seasonal changes in clothing and activity [Environment].

The graphical representation features of this activity relates to the Science and Mathematics standards.

Students could investigate ways water is used today, and where our water comes from. They would then compare this information with water use and sources of water in the past [Environment].

Parent Partnership Project: Students might enlist their parents and other family members in recording home water usage for several days, and compare their families' usage with state and national averages [Environment].

After classifying a series of photos by climatic region, students might be asked to identify vegetation, animal life, types of human activity, and topographic features likely to be found in each climatic region. They would then locate these different climates on a world map and explore whether how far a place is from the ocean, or from the poles or equator, helps to explain climatic differences [Environment].

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