After introducing the different landforms of Tennessee, provide children with clay or paper mache supplies. Instruct the children to make a model that features Tennessee landforms, such as a mountain, river or lake. Allow the clay or paper mache to dry and help the children to label the models with the different features. Provide paint or markers to color in the forests or water features. Have the children share their models with each other to check for accuracy and see landforms not featured in their own models.
Divide the children into pairs to play a game similar to "Password." In this game, one student gives the other clues about a certain Tennessee landform and its features that helps the other student figure out the vocabulary term. In this manner children test each other and learn, both from describing the landform and remembering the name.
Create a large map of Tennessee that features landforms around the state. Draw in mountains, large lakes, rivers, forests and waterfalls before the lesson and leave off the vocabulary terms from the map. Instead, fold a piece of masking tape around a toothpick as a flag and label them with landform terms. After you have introduced the lesson, have the children come to the front of the class and label the different spots on the map with the appropriate flag. Display the map in the classroom throughout the unit.
Find an area within 45 minutes of the school and plan a field trip that allows the children to see firsthand the different landforms in the area. The ideal area would feature multiple landforms, such as a stream or river with a waterfall or a lake within a forest. Have children discuss the different aspects of the area, such as rock formations. Take a camera and photograph the characteristics, which will allow for further discussion back in the classroom.