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Landforms

For Students 9th - 10th
The education department of Prince Edward Island has a great page with information pertaining to landforms. Starting with a definition, it then moves to the specific types like valleys, mountains, plateaus, etc.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Flex Book Textbooks: Earth Science Concepts for Middle School

For Students 5th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A complete, web-based, multi-media textbook covering a wide variety of Earth science concepts for middle grades.
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American Geosciences Institute

American Geosciences Institute: Rocks and Landforms

For Students 6th - 8th
Eight hands-on lessons module where students learn about rocks and landforms. These inquiry-based investigations explore the different types of rocks, how they are formed, the different types of landforms, and the effects of glaciers on...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Volcanic Landforms

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Lava and magma create many types of landforms.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Volcanic Landforms

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Lava and magma create many types of landforms.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Landforms From Groundwater Erosion and Deposition

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How groundwater creates landforms.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Loaves of Landforms!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A foundation in geography begins with an understanding of the terms geographers use to describe the features of Earth. This lesson is designed to help students grow their vocabulary and learn to recognize common landforms in a hands-on...
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TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Engineering for the Earth

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young students are introduced to the complex systems of the Earth through numerous lessons on its natural resources, processes, weather, climate and landforms. Key earth science topics include rocks, soils and minerals, water and natural...
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Other

Chicago Science Group: Earth's Changing Surface Virtual Field Trip

For Students 3rd - 5th
Join Science Companion author Belinda Basca and her family as they explore the land forms in Hawaii from a helicopter! Includes suggestions for teacher lessons, student activities, and web resources.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Study Jams! Science: Landforms, Rocks & Minerals: Earthquakes

For Students 3rd - 5th
A video and a short multiple-choice quiz on earthquakes, how they form, how they are measured, and the ways they can change the surface of the Earth.
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Read Works

Read Works: The History of Planet Earth

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This informational text passage shares information about the history of the earth and its landforms. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...
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NASA

Nasa Star Child: The Planet Earth

For Students 3rd - 8th
Facts about the Earth including its orbit, its atmosphere, and its landforms. Includes a discussion question on seasons, with facts about them, and the answer. A linked page covers similar material in a "Level 2" version, and has a...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Loaves of Landforms

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
This is a comprehensive lesson plan to teach primary students about landforms. A foundation in geography begins with an understanding of the terms geographers use to describe the features of Earth. Help students grow their vocabulary and...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Landforms

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews basic landforms, which include highlands, lowlands, bodies of water, and riverways. In addition, examples and photographs are provided.
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Quia

Quia: Geography World: Earth's Surface

For Students 3rd - 8th
Wonderful crossword puzzle containing clues about various landforms. After finishing the puzzle, a new puzzle will appear introducing some new clues.
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Abc's of Indiana Geology 4 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One of four sets of 26 ABC cards that have definitions and descriptions of geologic terms and earth science concepts. This set looks at significant geological locations in Indiana.
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Abc's of Indiana Geology 3 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One of four sets of 26 ABC cards that have definitions and descriptions of geologic terms and earth science concepts.
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Abc's of Indiana Geology 2 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One of four sets of 26 ABC cards that have definitions and descriptions of geologic terms and earth science concepts.
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Indiana University

Indiana University Bloomington: Abc's of Indiana Geology 1 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
One of four sets of 26 ABC cards that have definitions and descriptions of geologic terms and earth science concepts.
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Math Science Nucleus

Math Science Nucleus: Maps as Tools

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
A series of lessons in which students learn about landforms. Includes interpreting landforms, creating landforms, and information on Angel Island.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Erosion by Waves

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes erosion in landforms caused by waves.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Earth Science: Deposition by Groundwater

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] How groundwater creates landforms.
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Quia

Quia: Geography World: Earth's Surface Matching Game

For Students 3rd - 8th
Match the vocabulary term with the definition to reinforce and practice your vocabulary terms. View the list of terms before beginning to become familiar with the words and improve your score. Users must enable JavaScript.
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Quia

Quia: Geography World: Earth's Physical Features Games

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site contains matching, concentration, flash cards, and word search games from landform vocabulary. Excellent games which contain more than one version of each game to reinforce all vocabulary taught.

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