Landforms & Bodies of Water Task Cards | Science Centers Review

Description

Make landforms and bodies of water easy to teach—and fun to review!

These Landforms & Bodies of Water Task Cards are a ready-to-use way to bring Earth science to life in your classroom. Students will review saltwater vs. freshwater features, compare landforms, and use maps and diagrams to deepen their understanding—all while practicing in a format that feels like play, not work.

What’s Included:

• 24 Task Cards that target key Earth science concepts
• Student Answer Page to keep students accountable
• Teacher Answer Key to save you time
• Teacher Explanation for extra support and clarity

Skills Covered:

✔ Compare Earth’s saltwater and freshwater features
✔ Identify and compare landforms (mountains, valleys, plateaus, plains, etc.)
✔ Use models, pictures, diagrams, and maps to study Earth’s features
✔ Strengthen geography vocabulary and comprehension

Why Teachers Love These:

• Low-Prep → just print, cut, and go
• Flexible Use → great for Scoot, centers, test prep, or early finishers
• Aligned → supports Earth science standards for grades 3–4
• Engaging → gets students moving and talking while learning

Perfect For:

• 3rd grade and 4th grade Earth science units
• End-of-unit reviews or test prep
• Sub plans or quick, no-prep activities
• Differentiation—whole group, small group, or independent practice

With these task cards, students get the chance to review important science concepts in a hands-on, interactive way. Instead of memorizing lists, they’ll build real understanding and confidence while you save precious prep time.