Landform Scavenger Hunt Activity- Geography & Map Skills (1st–2nd Grade)

Make learning about geography hands-on and exciting with this Landform Scavenger Hunt Activity! Students learn what landforms are—mountains, hills, plains, plateaus, valleys, lakes, rivers, oceans, islands, and deserts—then go on a “hunt” to identify them. Hide the included landform cards around the room, and students use their checklist to match each number with the correct landform. This interactive lesson gets kids moving while reinforcing key social studies and science concepts.

Standards Covered:

• 1st Grade Social Studies Standard 1.4.3 – Use maps and geographic tools to understand the physical world.
  
• 2nd Grade Social Studies Standard 2.2.2 – Identify landforms and bodies of water on maps and globes.
  
• 2nd Grade Social Studies Standard 2.5.1 – Understand how geography and the environment shape communities.
  
• Also suitable for Kindergarten

Why Teachers Love It:
✔ Active, movement-based learning
✔ Covers 10 major landforms in a fun way
✔ Great for whole group, small groups, or centers
✔ Perfect for homeschool or classroom use

*This is an individual worksheet from Stories in History's 1st and 2nd grade social studies curriculum called My World, My Story, coming out Spring 2026