Begin with an engaging question: 'How do you think the Grand Canyon was formed?' This will spark curiosity and prepare students for the lesson.

Introduce the topic with a brief overview of canyons and plateaus, highlighting their significance in Earth's geography.

Explain the processes of weathering and erosion, using the Grand Canyon as a case study to illustrate these concepts.

Discuss the formation of plateaus, emphasizing the role of volcanic activity and erosion.

Watch the video 'The Grand Canyon' to understand the power of water erosion and its impact on landforms.

Explore the 'Incredible World of Caves' video to learn about geological formations and ecosystems within caves.

Create a diorama of a canyon or plateau using materials like clay or paper mache to model the landform.

Use the 'Modeling the Earth’s Features' assessment to guide students in creating their dioramas and presenting them to the class.

Assign students to research a canyon or plateau of their choice and write a short report on its formation and characteristics.

Use the 'Local Land and Water Features' assessment to encourage students to observe and describe local geographical features.

Conduct a class discussion to review key concepts, asking students to explain the processes of weathering and erosion.

Use the 'Comprehension – Earth’s Landforms' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of landform characteristics.

Have students reflect on what they learned about canyons and plateaus, discussing how these landforms impact human activity and the environment.

Encourage students to share their diorama projects and research findings with the class, fostering peer learning and feedback.

Administer the 'Earth’s Landforms' assessment to test students' knowledge of different landforms and their formation processes.

For extension, have students explore the role of rivers in shaping other landforms, such as deltas and valleys.