Lesson 129: The Earth's land, air, and water

Objective

I can tell that our Earth has land, water, and air. I can spot simple examples of each one and explain why they are important for living things.

Materials

• A picture, globe, or simple drawing of the Earth
• Pictures of land (field, hill, sand), water (sea, lake, river), and sky
• Bowl of water or a clear cup of water
• Pencil and notebook or scrap paper

Mini-lesson — Our Earth has land, water, and air

Guided Practice — Spot land, water, and air

You will look at a picture of Earth and at your own real surroundings to find land, water, and air.

1. Look at Earth: Use a globe or picture of Earth. Point to something green or brown (land) and something blue (water). Remember that air is all around Earth.
2. Talk about land: Name two kinds of land you know (for example: sand, soil, hill).
3. Talk about water: Name two places with water (for example: sea, lake, river).
4. Feel the air: Take a slow breath in and out. Wave your hand and feel the air move.
5. Make a quick chart: On paper draw three small boxes and label them land, water, and air. Draw or write two examples in each box.
6. Explain: Say one sentence about each box, such as "Fish live in water" or "Trees grow in land".
7. Use the tracing pad: Choose words like Earth, land, water, or air from the dropdown and trace them slowly while you say the word.

Tracing Pad

Lines Primary lines Baseline only Grid Blank Trace (none) Earth land water river ocean sea air sky soil

Pen Clear

Tip: After you trace the words, write one sentence such as "Earth has land and water" or "We breathe air every day".

Practice 1 — Sort words into land, water, and air

Use your notebook to make three columns: land, water, and air.

1. Write these words mixed up: hill, sea, cloud, soil, lake, wind, sand, river.
2. Sort each word into the best column.
3. Check together and fix any that are in the wrong place.

Practice 2 — Draw our planet

Draw a simple picture of Earth and show land, water, and air.

1. Draw a big circle for Earth on your page.
2. Colour some parts green or brown for land and some parts blue for water.
3. Draw a light ring or clouds around the outside to show air.
4. Label one land place, one water place, and write the word air.

Practice 3 — Why does each part matter?

Talk about why land, water, and air are important for living things.

• Why do plants need land?
• Why do animals and people need water?
• Why do we need air?

Say or write one sentence for each question, using simple words like drink, breathe, and grow.

Quick Check — The Earth's land, air, and water

Answer each question about land, water, and air on Earth.

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)