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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): K

AAS.SS10.K.9

With prompting and support, recognize the difference between landforms and bodies of water.

Unpacked Content

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.
Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): KG

SS10.K.9

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

Unpacked Content

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
https://www.getepic.com/book/50450512/earths-landforms-and-bodies-of-water?utm_…

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

Epic!
Accessibility

Accessibility

Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

https://www.getepic.com/tos

Comments or Notes

Epic! is free for teachers and schools. Teachers will need to create a free account to access available resources. This book is written by Natalie Hyde.

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