Exploring Earth's Amazing Landforms
A Journey Through Mountains, Hills, Valleys, and More! 2nd Grade Science Adventure
What Makes Earth's Surface Special?
Look around you - is the ground always flat? What different shapes do you see on Earth's surface?
Mountains - Earth's Giants
Very tall and high landforms Often have pointy or rounded tops Can be covered with snow Animals like mountain goats live there
Hills - Mountains' Little Cousins
Smaller and lower than mountains Have gentle, rounded tops Easy to walk up and down Great places for picnics and playing
Valleys - Nature's Bowls
Low areas between hills or mountains Often have rivers running through them Good soil for growing plants Many animals and people live in valleys
Plains vs. Plateaus - The Flat Lands
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Let's Build Landforms!
Use clay to make your favorite landform Think about its shape and size Describe it to a friend How does it connect to other landforms?
Remember This Important Idea
Earth's surface has different landforms that shape where and how people, animals, and plants live.
Earth's Landforms Shape Life
Mountains, hills, and valleys are everywhere on Earth Animals find homes in different landforms Plants grow better in some places than others People build towns where landforms help them Watch these videos to learn more about Earth's landforms: Mountains and Valleys: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example1 Plateaus Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example2