U.S. Physical Features Lesson Plans – Slideshow History Craft, Guided Notes

Description

• Start of Class: Use as a brief introduction or review at the beginning of each class to engage students and set the stage for the day’s learning.
• Between Subjects: Implement during transitions between different subjects or activities to maintain student engagement and maximize instructional time.
• Review and Reinforcement: Employ for quick reviews of previously covered material to reinforce key concepts and ensure retention.
• Supplementary: Use as supplementary material to provide additional context or depth on topics covered in more detail during regular history lessons.
• Short Time Slots: Perfect for when you have short time slots available in your schedule and need a focused, concise lesson.
• Emergency Plans: Great for use by substitute teachers who need ready-to-go, structured lessons that fit within a short time frame.
• Wrap-Up: Apply at the end of the class period as a wrap-up activity that consolidates learning from the day or week.
• Extension Activities: Use as a follow-up or extension activity for students to explore concepts further at home or during study time.
• Themed Days: Incorporate into special history-themed days or events to provide focused, thematic content related to specific historical events or topics.

1. Introduction to Landforms
2. Mountain Ranges
3. Major Rivers
4. Plateaus & Plains
5. Deserts & Climate Zone + Assessment

• A week long scope and sequence for the unit
• 5 Days of Lesson Plans (more time for planning)
• Slideshows with 2 options to present- Google Slides or Canva
• Vocabulary Words (Print and Cut – 3 to a page)
• Guided History Notes (Each lesson has a matching notes to hold students accountable)
• Extension Activities (in case you have time)
• Hands on Activity – 3D Project Cube

• The 15 Minutes of History U.S. Physical Features is designed as a Print & GO file, making it easy to implement in your classroom.
• Students will need to cut and glue the pages to assemble their craft, getting hands-on with the material.
• Each day is a maximum of 15 minutes for the lesson. We did provide extension activities in case you need to fill more time in.
• Plan for approximately 15 minutes a day for 5 days. The 5th day is usually an assessment but sometimes will be a quick lesson and then an assessment.
• Regular copy paper is all you need to create the craft, making it a cost-effective and accessible resource.