teaching resource

U.S. Landforms Brochure

Updated: 27 Oct 2023

Research and present knowledge of famous landforms in the United States with a brochure project.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Grades: 2 - 5

Curriculum

Social Studies 2.5

Geography. The student understands how humans use and modify the physical environment. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 2
Social Studies 2.6

Economics. The student understands the value of work. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 2
Social Studies 3.5

Economics. The student understands the purposes of earning, spending, saving, and donating money. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 3
Social Studies 4.6

Geography. The student understands the concept of regions. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 4.7

Geography. The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 5.6

Geography. The student understands places and regions in the United States. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5
Social Studies 5.7

Geography. The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5

teaching resource

U.S. Landforms Brochure

Updated: 27 Oct 2023

Research and present knowledge of famous landforms in the United States with a brochure project.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Grades: 2 - 5

Research and present knowledge of famous landforms in the United States with a brochure project.

Researching Examples of Landforms in the United States?

Take a journey across the United States with Teach Starter geography resources. If you’re looking for creative projects to help your students learn about the major landforms in the United States, this is the place!

Students will use geography books or websites to research and gather information about different landforms around the United States. Once their investigation is complete, they will use this template to create an informational brochure highlighting their learning.

Students can research, define, and describe different landforms through this activity. Essential questions covered in this project are:

What are examples of landforms located in the United States?
What is the definition of a landform?
How do landforms help the people who live in or around them?
What is the climate like in or near this landform?
What animals and plants live in or near this landform?

What are the Different Types of Landforms in the U.S?

First, prepare your students with a bit of background knowledge! Give them lots of choices to increase their engagement with the content!

Make sure you grab our Landforms Poster!

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the Color or Blackline PDF or editable Google slide version of this resource.

Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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Curriculum

Social Studies 2.5

Geography. The student understands how humans use and modify the physical environment. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 2
Social Studies 2.6

Economics. The student understands the value of work. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 2
Social Studies 3.5

Economics. The student understands the purposes of earning, spending, saving, and donating money. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 3
Social Studies 4.6

Geography. The student understands the concept of regions. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 4.7

Geography. The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 4
Social Studies 5.6

Geography. The student understands places and regions in the United States. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5
Social Studies 5.7

Geography. The student understands the location and patterns of settlement and the geographic factors that influence where people live. The student is expected to:
1. TEKS Social Studies
2. TEKS Social Studies 5

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