Earth's Landforms Google Slides with Pear Deck and Guided Notes

In this lesson, students learn about using maps as models, reading topographic maps, and various types of landforms around the United States and the world. Students are also introduced to the unique landforms of Florida. The Google Slide show is completely editable so you may replace or add slides on your state. After completing this lesson, students should be able to answer the following questions:
How is a map an example of a model?
What are some types of landforms on Earth's surface?
What types of landforms are located in Florida?
 
Topics covered- map, model, topography, contour lines, landforms, relief, elevation, mountain, plateau, river, stream, pond, dune, coastline, karst topography, wetlands, glacier, plain, delta, hills, and ridges.
 
This lesson is designed to be presented synchronously (live) or asynchronously at the student's pace. It includes:
Landforms Editable Google Slides with Pear Deck interactive questions
Landforms Interactive Guided Notes (Google Slides)
Landforms Printable Guided Notes (Google Doc)
 
This presentation includes interactive Pear Deck questions throughout. Pear Deck is free for teachers and easy to use. It improves engagement through interactivity, participation, and increasing learning. You can use Pear Deck live in your classroom or send the presentation to the student to complete at their own pace. If you choose not to use Pear Deck, those slides can be easily deleted.
 
I typically have the students go through the presentation twice. The first time through, I have them answer the Pear Deck questions to improve engagement. I usually show the student responses (anonymously) to reinforce the concept and correct misconceptions. I then assign the guided notes and give the students a copy of the presentation to look up the answers. I use the Pear Deck responses for formative assessment, engagement, and participation points. I also love being able to send absent students the student-paced version of the lesson.
 
Want to try before you buy? Check out my freebie- Gravitational Law. It was created with the same format and will allow you to play around with Pear Deck.