Leapin’ Landmarks

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Leapin’ LandmarksLeapin’ LandmarksNational Geography Standards

ELEMENT ONETHE WORLD IN SPATIAL TERMS1. How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information from a spatial perspective.

ELEMENT FIVE ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY14. How human actions modify the physical environment.



Arizona READING STANDARDGrade 3Strand 3 Comprehending Informational TextConcept 1 Expository TextPO 2 Locate facts in response to questions about expository text

PO 4 Use a variety of sources (e.g., trade books, encyclopedias, magazines, atlases, almanacs, electronic source, textbooks) to answer specific questions, and/or gather informationConcept 2 Functional Text

PO 4 Interpret information in functional documents (e.g., maps, schedules, pamphlets) for a specific purpose


Leapin’ LandmarksLeapin’ LandmarksArizona Geography STANDARDGrade 3Concept 1 The World in Spatial TermsPO 6 Recognize characteristics of human and physical features:a. physical - continent, ocean, river, lake, mountain range, coast, sea, desert, gulf, bay, strait, plain, valley, volcanoes, peninsulaPO 7 Locate physical and human features using maps, illustrations, images or globes.a. physical – seven continents, four oceans, river, lake, mountain range, coast, sea, desert, gulf, bay, strait, peninsulab. human - Equator, Northern and Southern Hemispheres, North and South Poles, city, state, country, roads, railroads



Arizona WRITING STANDARDGrade 3Strand 3 Writing ApplicationsConcept 2 ExpositoryPO 2 Write an expository paragraph that containsa.a topic sentenceb.supporting detailsc.relevant information Concept 6 ResearchPO 1 Paraphrase information from at least one source (e.g., Internet, reference materials)PO 3 Write an informational report that includes main idea(s) and relevant details



Overview

This lesson addresses children's curiosity about some of the outstanding man-made landmarks of the world. The activity that follows is a hook to entice students to explore the geographical themes of location and place through literature.


Leapin’ LandmarksLeapin’ LandmarksPurposeThe purpose of this lesson is to introduce students to 10 man-made landmarks around the world. It will expose them to mapping and labeling the continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges of the world.

ObjectivesThe student will be able to:

•Label a map of the world with the continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges.

•Locate, acknowledge, and use several sources to write an informational report in his or her own words.


Leapin’ LandmarksLeapin’ LandmarksMaterials

•At least one copy of Ben's Dream by Chris Van Allsburg

•Ben's Dream Worksheets for each student

•Class set of any or all: encyclopedias, atlases, encyclopedia software, Internet access

•Outline map of the world

•Images of Famous Landmarks files (pictures of famous landmarks)


Leapin’ LandmarksLeapin’ LandmarksProcedures

•Discuss the term landmark. A landmark is any object on land that marks a specific locality.

•Read Ben’s Dream. Use the images provided.


Leapin’ LandmarksLeapin’ LandmarksProcedures

•Complete worksheet using resources.


Leapin’ LandmarksLeapin’ LandmarksProcedures •Research a landmark.•Write an expository paragraph on the landmark.


Leapin’ LandmarksLeapin’ LandmarksProcedures •Complete map work. Display the map work and the paragraphs together.

Place a star on

the location of the

monument

researched.


Leapin’ LandmarksLeapin’ LandmarksAssessment

Geography Assessment:1.On a multiple-choice evaluation, students will correctly choose the location of eight out of ten man-made landmarks. 2.Students will label a map of the world with all continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges with 80% accuracy.

Writing Assessment:Students will achieve a score of 4 or higher on their paragraphs using the 6 Traits of Writing Rubric for the following traits: Ideas/Content and Word Choice.


ELL AdaptationELL Adaptationfor Leapin’Landmarksfor Leapin’Landmarks

The Overview, Purpose, and Objectives remain

the same--only the instructional strategies and

the assessment provide more scaffolding for

diverse learners.


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ELL AdaptationELL Adaptation


ELL AdaptationELL AdaptationDay One

•Create a definition of a landmark.

• Discuss the difference between man-made and natural landmarks.

•As partners, create a list of man-made and natural landmarks from prior knowledge.

•Partners share with other partners.

•Create a class list on chart paper.

•Read Ben’s Dream.

•Use photos to review (or add to) class list.


Ben’s DreamBen’s Dream


ELL AdaptationELL AdaptationDay Two

•Brainstorm meaning for vocabulary words.

•Record definitions and pictures on Vocabulary Squares


ELL AdaptationELL AdaptationDay Two

•Complete worksheet.

•Start working on Famous Landmark Paragraph


ELL AdaptationELL AdaptationDay Three

•Complete the paragraph frame and draw a sketch of the landmark.

•Locate landmark on world map.



Geography Assessment:1. Using the pictures of famous landmarks,

students will identify 8 out of 10 of the landmarks orally.

2. Using a world map, students will label all continents, oceans, and major mountain ranges with 80% accuracy.

Writing Assessment: Eight or more facts are correct on the Famous

Landmark Paragraph. Reading Assessment:

Students should be able to define orally 4 out of the 5 vocabulary words.

ELL Adaptation


Leapin’ LandmarksLeapin’ LandmarksExtensionsExtensions

Research other landmarks.

Distinguish the differences between man-made and natural landmarks. There is a second set of photos to assist with this extension.

The students could identify and write about a man-made landmark near their hometown.

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