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Physical Features

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Students draw physical land features using ClarisWorks or Kid Pix, write their definitions, create slideshow, and create class geography book.

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land formations, map skills

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land forms, map skills, social studies
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Resource Details

Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Technology
Ed Software

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