What makes up the earth?

By: Kathleen Kain

Third Grade Social Studies

In this lesson we will learn about the major geographical features of the earth. We will learn about 8 different features.

These include:- peninsulas - rivers- islands - deserts- continents - oceans- mountains - forests

Learning Objective:

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Peninsulas

• A landform that is surrounded by water on ONLY 3 sides.

• Florida is a good example of a peninsula.

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Islands

• A landform that is completely surrounded by water.

• Some islands are the tops of mountains poking through the water surface.

• Hawaii is a good example of an island.

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Continents• The land mass of Earth is divided into

continents.• There are 7 continents on earth.• They are Africa, Asia, Australia,

Antarctica, North America, South America, and Europe.

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Mountains• A very tall landform that is created

by forces beneath the earth.• The tallest mountain on earth is

Mt. Everest.• Mountains can be pointy or

rounded on top.

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Rivers• A large flowing body of water that

usually empties into a sea or ocean.• The Mississippi River is the longest

river in the United States.• Rivers act as transportation systems

for many communities.

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Deserts

• A very dry area with few plants and little rainfall.

• Covers 1/3 of earth’s surface.• Made up of soil and loose dirt.

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Oceans• A large body of salt water that

surrounds a continent.• Oceans cover 2/3 of earth surface.• There are 4 oceans:

• Atlantic• Pacific• Indian• Artic

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Forests

• A large area of land where many trees grow.

• 3 main types: • Rainforest• Coniferous• Deciduous

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Summary• Peninsula- surrounded by water on ONLY 3 sides• Island- surrounded by water on all sides• Continent- land mass of the earth divided up into 7

continents• Mountain- the tallest landform on earth • Rivers- large flowing body of water• Deserts- a very dry area with few plants or animals• Oceans- a large body of salt water• Forests- a large area where many trees grow

Time for the !

Choose the best answer to the following 6 questions. If you choose incorrectly, you will be able to try again!

Quiz!

Question 1

How many continents are there on earth?

4

7

10

3

Great Job!

Question 2

What landform is surrounded by water on only 3 sides?

IslandMountainForestPeninsula

Correct!

Question 3

The earth’s ocean covers how much of the earth?

a) 1/2b) 1/4c) 2/3d) 1/6

Terrific!

Question 4

What is the longest river in the United States?

Mississippi RiverTennessee RiverColorado RiverOhio River

Perfect!

Question 5

What is the tallest landform that we have covered?

DesertMountainRiverIsland

Excellent!

Question 6

What are the 3 main types of forests?

Conifer, Cedar, and EvergreenPine, Oak, and MapleRainforest, Coniferous, and DeciduousWillow, Dogwood, and Rainforest

Great!

Try Again!

Click the arrow to go back to the question and pick another answer!

Works Citedhttp://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/landforms/glossary.shtml

http://www.earthkam.ucsd.edu/public/students/activities/landformations/index.shtml

http://science.pppst.com/

http://www.clker.com

http://www.valdosta.edu/~mlsorrells/world.html

www.hawaii.maps-pacific.com/

http://www.elcivics.com/mississippi_river_1

http://www.whistlerweather.org/home/whistler/archive/2007_08_01_archive.html

http://www.saharamet.com/desert/photos/photos.html

http://www.myschoolhouse.com/courses/O/1/76.asp

http://www.casarioblanco.com/rainforest.html

http://andreaslm.wordpress.com/2008/04/23/happy-earth-day/

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart/

State Standard

Third Grade Social Studies3.03 Demonstrate how to identify

and locate major physical and political features on globes and maps.

Congratulations!

You have successfully completed this activity, and you now know all about the many features of the earth!