š Montessori Geography Material ā Smooth & Rough Globe Observation & Assessment Checklist Form Introducing the child to the physical structure of our planet through touch and exploration. The Montessori Observation and Assessment Checklist for the Smooth and Rough Globe is a thoughtfully designed tool to help educators observe, document, and assess a childās understanding of land and water, Earthās surface, and geographical concepts through concrete, sensorial experience. This checklist support