# Lesson Plan: Major Land Form Features (Mountains)
## Subject: Geography
## Grade Level: Senior Secondary 1
## Duration: 60 minutes
### Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Define what a mountain is.
2. Differentiate between the various types of mountains.
3. Locate major mountain ranges around the world on a map.
4. Understand the formation process of different types of mountains.
5. Appreciate the ecological and cultural significance of mountains.
### Materials Needed:
- World map
- Textbook/Handouts on mountains
- Projector
- Computer with internet access
- Video clips on mountain formation
- Worksheet with questions and activities
- Pencils/pens and notebooks
### Lesson Outline:
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Attendance**:
- Welcome students and take attendance.
2. **Warm-up Activity**:
- Show students a picture of a famous mountain (e.g., Mount Everest) and ask them to guess its name and location.
- Briefly discuss any prior knowledge or experiences they have regarding mountains.
#### Instruction (20 minutes)
3. **Definition and Types of Mountains**:
- Present a clear definition of a mountain.
- Explain the different types of mountains (fold, fault-block, volcanic, and dome) using diagrams and examples.
4. **Formation of Mountains**:
- Show a short video clip (3-5 minutes) explaining the formation of different types of mountains.
- Discuss key points from the video to reinforce understanding.
5. **World Mountain Ranges**:
- Display a world map and highlight major mountain ranges such as the Himalayas, Rockies, Andes, Alps, etc.
- Discuss the geographical locations and significance of these mountain ranges.
#### Guided Practice (15 minutes)
6. **Interactive Map Activity**:
- Students will work in pairs to locate different mountain ranges on individual maps provided to them.
- Each pair will select one mountain range to research and present a few interesting facts about it to the class.
7. **Worksheet**:
- Distribute worksheets with questions related to the lesson and practical activities such as labeling mountains on a map or matching mountain types with their formation processes.
#### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
8. **Individual Activity**:
- Students answer the worksheet questions independently.
- Encourage students to note any challenges or questions they have during this activity for further discussion.
#### Conclusion (5 minutes)
9. **Review and Recap**:
- Review the key points of the lesson.
- Ask students to share one new thing they learned about mountains today.
10. **Assignment**:
- Assign a brief homework task: Write a short paragraph on the ecological or cultural significance of one of the world’s major mountain ranges.
#### Wrap-up (5 minutes)
11. **Q&A**:
- Open the floor for any remaining questions.
12. **Closing**:
- Thank the students for their participation and enthusiasm.
### Assessment:
- Participation in class discussions and activities
- Accuracy and completeness of the worksheet
- Quality of the facts presented about the chosen mountain range
- Homework assignment
### Differentiation:
- Provide additional resources or simplified explanations for students who need extra support.
- Challenge advanced students with extension activities, such as researching a less well-known mountain range or discussing the impact of mountains on climate.
### Extensions:
- Plan a virtual trip using Google Earth to explore various mountains in 3D.
- Invite a guest speaker such as a local hiker or geologist to talk about their experiences and knowledge of mountains.
This lesson plan aims to engage students with a mix of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic activities while ensuring they grasp the fundamental concepts about mountains and their importance in the global environment.