Y2 Where we are in place and time: Landforms

The Y2s are 2 weeks into their current unit of inquiry on landforms.  They've moved from identifying and defining landforms to now understanding how these affect our daily lives.

To make this connection I used a book from a Y3 unit of inquiry on structure,  "If you lived here: houses of the world" by Giles Laroche.

Image taken from Amazon.com.

I photocopied an illustration of a home from a specific part of the world. Then I read the short text related to this picture to the class describing the home and its environment. Students then had 3 minutes to discuss with a partner how the landform affected how the home was built. ​

Video by Elaine Fong

Working in pairs students were able to make connection with the landforms and how it affected the way people lived, ate, transported themselves and goods, as well as the materials and designs of their home.   I did read them the short description of each home before to check for listening and understanding.  Since many students developed their answer beyond the short text I which I had read and paraphrased the information, they had a better understanding which was reflected on their answers. 

I've carried out this this lesson where students answer individually, but the responses were repetitive and similar.  When working in pairs, students came up with much more original answers and unique perspectives, but some pairs did collaborate more successfully than others. ​

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