Science·Earth's Systems·conceptual
Shapes of land and water
Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land (mountains, valleys, plains) and bodies of water (rivers, lakes, oceans) in an area
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is learning about Earth's structure — exploring different types of rocks and soil, understanding where water is found on our planet, and discovering how land shapes change over time.
Evidence of understanding
- Name and describe at least four types of landforms (mountain, valley, plain, hill, cliff)
- Name and describe at least three types of water bodies (river, lake, ocean, pond)
- Create or interpret a simple model or map showing land and water features of an area
Assessment prompt
Can Shapes of land and water look at a map or build a model showing mountains, rivers, and oceans, and explain what each type of land or water feature is?
Standards alignment
2-ESS2-2US · ngss-k5
2-ESS2-2
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) K-5