Lesson Planning
Mountains around the world
Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of
Earth Matters - NEW LOOK Mountains - NEW LOOK
Objectives
Geography
- Describe and understand key aspects of mountains.
- Use maps and atlases to locate mountains and mountain ranges.
Enquiry question
Where in the world are the main mountains and mountain ranges?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Identify and name some of the main mountains and mountain ranges in the world.
- Locate mountains and mountain ranges across the world on a map.
- Use a range of sources to research the mountains in a given continent.
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Pens/pencils
Large blue display paper
Books/atlases/internet to research mountains/ranges
Access to Google Earth
Access to a colour printer
Weblinks
Three major ranges outlined; summit heights compared to Mt. Snowdon in Wales: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0113yr9
Earth’s highest mountains by continent: https://www.britannica.com/list/7-or-8-summits-the-worlds-highest-mountains-by-continent
Major ranges described: https://www.pmfias.com/major-mountain-ranges-world-highest-mountain-peaks/
Five major ranges: https://travel.earth/five-major-mountain-ranges-of-the-world/
https://www.google.com/earth/