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Which subject	Geography
What topic	New York State landforms
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

New York State Landforms

Objectives

• Students will identify and describe the main landforms in New York State.
• Students will understand the geographical significance of these landforms.
• Students will enhance their map-reading skills by locating landforms on a map.

Materials

• Maps of New York State (physical or digital)
• Images or diagrams of landforms in New York
• Markers, colored pencils, or crayons
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed worksheets with questions related to landforms

Grade/Age Group

Flexible (appropriate for various grade levels)

Subject

Geography

Class Size

20 students

Alignment with National Curriculum

This lesson aligns with national standards for geography education, specifically in understanding physical geography and landforms.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Briefly introduce the topic of landforms. Engage students with a question about what they know about New York State's geography.
2	Presentation of Landforms	10	Use the whiteboard to list and describe key landforms in New York State (e.g., Adirondack Mountains, Hudson River, Finger Lakes). Show images/diagrams.
3	Map Activity	10	Distribute maps of New York State. Instruct students to locate specific landforms and mark them on the map. Ensure understanding through guided questions.
4	Worksheet Completion	5	Hand out worksheets that contain questions about the landforms discussed. Provide time for students to work individually or in pairs.
5	Wrap-Up	5	Review key points from the lesson. Clarify any doubts and preview the next lesson topic. Make sure to remind about homework.

Homework

• Students will complete a follow-up worksheet that requires them to research one landform in detail and write a short description of its significance within New York State. This will be collected the next day without needing any student presentations.

Lesson script