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Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Earth's Landforms and Bodies of Water

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

K

Overview

This classroom resource from Epic! is an interactive book that explains how Earth is covered by landforms and bodies of water, all of which change shape over time. A glossary and additional suggested websites and books are included. The age range is 5-8 years old. The AR level is 3.4. This book also includes directions for making a model of a landform.

    Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): KG

    SS10.K.9

    Differentiate between land forms and bodies of water on maps and globes.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:SS10.K.9

    Vocabulary

    • land form
    • body of water
    • map
    • globe
    • difference

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • The difference between water and land and they are represented differently on maps and globes.
    • Vocabulary: land form, body of water, map, globe

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Identify land and water on a map or globe that has been represented in a variety of ways (color, texture, symbols, etc.).

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Land and water are represented differently on maps and globes.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    Epic!
    Accessibility

    Accessibility

    Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
    License

    License Type

    Custom
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