Building and Places
This word means "a place with a roof and walls and made of wood, metal, or stone, like a house or store.
building
This word means "a natural feature of Earth, such as mountains, hills, valley, oceans and rivers.
landform
This word means "to go from place to place"
travel
This word means "what the air and sky feel and look like at any time or place.
weather
What landform would you visit to go swimming?
lake, river or ocean
This word names "a place with homes and businesses where many people live and work"
city
What do you call "a picture that shows where things are located"?
map
This word means "the path someone follows when traveling"
route
This word means "the animals that live in a habitat."
wildlife
What landform would you visit to go snow skiing?
mountains
Say the word that means "not the same." Use it in a sentence: "These two buildings are ______."
different
Name two landforms from the glossary. Then tell which one might have more plants and animals.
(examples) mountain and river; river likely has more plants/animals.
Which word from the glossary means "a vacation"? Use it in a sentence about travel.
trip
Explain how weather can affect wildlife in one or two sentences.
(example) If the weather is cold and snowy, some wildlife may move to warmer places or find shelter.
What landform would you visit to go climbing?
mountains
Which word from the list could you use to find where a city or building is located?
map
Use the word "landform" in a short sentence that shows you know what it means.
(example) "A landform is a natural part of Earth like a mountain."
If you plan a trip through several cities, which two vocabulary words would help you explain where you will go and why? Explain your choice.
(example) route and map - a map shows where things are and a route is the path we will follow.
Give an example of a trip where checking the weather first would be very important. Explain why.
(example) "A mountain hike - because bad weather can make trails dangerous."
What landform would you visit if you wanted to go deep sea diving?
ocean
Explain how a map can help someone who is visiting a new city. Use at least two vocabulary words from the glossary.
(example) "A map shows where the museum and our hotel are so we can find buildings and plan our route."
Look at a map when planning a trip. describe how the map and landforms together can help you choose your trip.
(example) Maps show mountains and rivers so we can pick a route that is safe and goes by the places that we want.
Write three short steps (commands) someone might follow when planning a trip, using at least two vocabulary words.
(example)"Look at the map." "Choose a route." "Pack for the trip."
Invent a short story about a student traveling to a new landform and meeting wildlife there. Use at least three vocabulary words.
(example) I took a trip to the mountain landform. I followed a route on my map and saw new wildlife near the river.
What landform would you visit if you wanted to go fishing?
lake or a pond