Landforms

Mrs. Baynham's third graders just finished a unit on landforms. They visited the Media Center several times during this unit to learn and share information. At the beginning of their studies, the students visited the Media Center to learn about PebbleGo--a wonderful non-fiction online database. Each partnership used PebbleGo to learn more about 1 specific landform. Students worked hard on writing down the information in their own words and also using diagrams to help explain the meaning of words.

At the end of their unit, the class came back to the Media Center to learn about a technology tool to help them share information about landforms. In class the students created a collage out of cut paper to give a visual demonstration of their landform. They also created a script of information to share their knowledge. Students had 3 things to remember when reading out loud: know the words, sound smooth, and read with expression! They practiced these fluency tips many times before moving on to the next step.





Mrs. Husketh scanned the landform collages and then we used Photostory to record each pair's information about their landform. Students loved recording their voices and decided it was funny and strange to hear their themselves through the speakers. Please watch the movie below to hear and see a glimpse of what Mrs. Baynham's class learned during their landform unit!