Geography Lesson Plan for Early Years

A Earth it is popularly known as the “water planet”, because most of its composition is made from this natural resource. Analyzing the globe, it is believed that approximately two thirds of its territory is composed of aquifer content.

Coming from the oceans, seas, rivers, lakes and large glaciers, water is fundamental to life on Earth. However, much of it is salty and comes from seas and oceans, being unfit for consumption. Only 3% of it is sweet and can be treated and consumed by living beings.

Lesson plan – Earth and water

THEME: Learning about land and water

YEARSUGGESTED: Kindergarten and early grades

DURATIONSUGGESTED: One class of approx. 45 minutes.

GOALS:

• Understand the difference between maps and globes;
• Identify oceans and land through various activities;
• Observe the terrestrial globe;
• Discuss the subject with the help of the textbook.

MATERIALSNECESSARY:

• Earth globe and maps
• Green and blue sticky notes (or dry erase markers)

DEVELOPMENT:

1- Start by asking students what they know about the oceans. Listen carefully as students explain their understanding of the subject.

2- Consult a world map and explain that blue represents water and the other colors represent land.

3- Read and discuss maps and globes. Explain the relevance to real life and connect the objective to some prior learning.

Example: “Last week we talked about the fun things we do at the beach and how we build sandcastles…etc.”

4- Do the following Guided questions based on students' skill level.

• Where is the water?
• Is there more water or more land?
• Why are maps and globes important?

5- Consult the globe and explain the difference between terrestrial globe and world map. Point out the oceans on the globe. Use sticky notes to help.

6- Ask students to return to their tables and chairs. Distribute copies of a blank sketched world map. Have the children color the water blue and the land green. (Allow time for reflection and evaluation, as well as individually reviewing each colored map at the end of the activity.)

ASSESSMENT:

Through leading questions, close monitoring, and informal observation, the teacher can assess students' ability and understanding of the subject being introduced.

Review the maps that students colored after completing the practice.

See too: 20 Lesson Plan Templates for Early Childhood Education