SCIENCE UNIT 8: LANDSCAPES

Dear Parents:

The topic of this unit is Landscapes. In this unit, your child will

·    learn that there are different landscapes, and learn about some of the features of mountain, flat and coastal landscapes

·    learn to differentiate between the natural and man-made features of a landscape and to identify some of these

·    learn how the landscapes where we live affect our daily lives

·    learn how to make and interpret a relief map

·    learn to identify the different parts of a river

·    learn how and why landscapes change

·    learn the importance of respecting landscapes

·    learn to listen to, read and understand a story about a trip down the river

·    learn to write and present a simple text about my local area

You can visit the following links to find out more about landscapes. I hope you enjoy them!

Mrs. Eva.

MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE

COASTAL LANDSCAPE