Begin the lesson with a captivating introduction to canyons and plateaus, highlighting their grandeur and significance in Earth's landscape. Use engaging visuals and anecdotes to spark students' curiosity.

Explain the process of canyon formation through weathering and erosion, using the Grand Canyon as a key example. Discuss the role of rivers and geological time in shaping these features.

Introduce plateaus and their formation through erosion and volcanic activity, highlighting the Tibetan Plateau's unique characteristics.

Facilitate a discussion on the characteristics of canyons and plateaus, encouraging students to identify examples from around the world and describe their features.

Use maps and geological data to explore the locations and formations of major canyons and plateaus, enhancing spatial understanding.

Engage students in a hands-on activity to model canyon and plateau formation using simple materials like sand and water to simulate erosion.

Have students create a 3D model of a canyon or plateau, labeling key features and explaining the processes involved in its formation.

Assign students to research a specific canyon or plateau, preparing a short presentation or report on its formation, characteristics, and significance.

Conduct a class discussion to review key concepts, asking students to explain how canyons and plateaus are formed and identify examples.

Encourage students to reflect on the lesson by writing a short paragraph about what they found most interesting about canyons and plateaus.

Use the 'Modeling Plate Tectonics' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of geological processes and their ability to relate them to real-world features.

Assign the 'Earth’s Landforms – Comprehension' assessment to reinforce students' understanding of landforms and geological processes.

Encourage students to take the unit quiz to test their comprehension of the topic.