Lesson2_Homework-Assignment (1)

Grade 3: Communities Around the World
Unit 1 Geography

Lesson 2: What Can We Learn from Geographic Images?
Name: _________________________ Date:______________________

Comparing and Contrasting a Similar Landform in the United States and Kenya

Directions: Based on the maps we have studied in class select one landform or body of water
that is found in both Kenya and the United States. To prepare to write your paragraph find the
answers to the following:

1. What is each landform called?
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2. What is the size of the landform or body of water?
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3. In what region of the country is it found?
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4. How do people use the landform or body of water?
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Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Grade 3 Integrated Social Studies/English Language Arts Curriculum

Page 1 Revised June 2014

Grade 3: Communities Around the World
Unit 1 Geography

Lesson 2: What Can We Learn from Geographic Images?

After you have found the answers to these questions write your paragraph making sure you
include each step on the checklist.

Student Items to Include Teacher
Check Check
I can write an introductory sentence where I can
name what I am writing about
I can describe the landforms or bodies of water
including their size
I can tell which region of each country the
landform or body of water is found
I can explain what each landform or body of
water is used for
I can write a concluding sentence.

Write your paragraph here:
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Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES
Grade 3 Integrated Social Studies/English Language Arts Curriculum

Page 2 Revised June 2014