How Do Mountains and Valleys Form? 🏔️ | Landforms Explained for Kids | MightyOwl Science | 2nd Grade

How do mountains, valleys, and plateaus form on Earth? In this MightyOwl Science lesson, students explore landforms and discover how Earth’s surface takes shape. From tall mountains to deep valleys and wide plateaus, our planet is full of amazing features created by natural processes. Students will learn how landforms are formed and how Earth’s surface can change slowly over time or quickly during major events. Perfect for 2nd grade science students, teachers, and parents looking for an engaging introduction to landforms and Earth science. In this lesson students will learn • What a landform is • How mountains, valleys, and plateaus form • Examples of landforms found around the world • How Earth’s surface changes over time 💡If you could visit any landform — a huge mountain, deep valley, or wide plateau — which would you choose? Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth 2-ESS2-2: Develop a model to represent the shapes and kinds of land and bodies of water in an area.