What's your favorite school subject? Geography? Well, um, er...no. That attitude could change with this guide, brainchild of Maggie Hogan (co-author of Hands-on Geography) and Cindy Wiggers (of Geography Matters). This curriculum is designed to incorporate geography with other school subjects so that it will be relevant and memorable, not isolated and disjointed. First, the authors impart enthusiasm for the subject matter, give the teacher a geography refresher course, and then provide practical, interesting, even (dare I say it) fun ways to intertwine geography with other subjects. Included are teaching tips, geography basics, lesson plans, reproducible activity pages and outline maps, a timeline with 300+ figures, all in a convenient digital PDF format, accessible with QR code found on the inside back cover of the book. Chapter 7 includes a unit study for Hans Brinker or The Silver Skates, so you will need a copy of that book as well. As protection for the overachieving teacher, a scope and sequence limits the amount of activities to be used in any one year. Please note that all printables are included online as downloadable PDFs, making the the book itself much smaller. All forms, resources and consumables that are available as PDFs are noted as such in the margins of the book. Just register the serial number inside the back cover and you will receive a link to download the PDFs. With so many tips, activity suggestions, lesson plans and more for grades K-12, this is a well-designed and helpful product.
The Ultimate Geography & Timeline Guide, 4th Edition
Description
Geography Matters is excited to release 4th Edition of The Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide. A number of changes makes this proven resource even more user friendly.
- Fully updated
- New website listings
- Fresh new look
- 180 printable student pages, maps, and charts in digital download format
Though this 4th edition includes all the same material as the original, we've eliminated about 100 pages of weight and bulk. When you register your copy with the unique serial number found on the inside back cover you'll receive a link to download the reproducible pages.
We are grateful for the many years this book has served the homeschool and educational communities and hope this new updated version will continue to meet the needs of the next generation of homeschool families and classroom students.
Trail Guide to World Geography is a flexible, hands-on world geography curriculum by Cindy Wiggers that makes learning geography engaging and memorable. Using a trail-blazing approach with questions, mapping, timeline work, and activities, it guides students through the world continent by continent while building map skills, geography facts, and research abilities.
The program is designed for 36 weeks and works well for multi-age learning with differentiated questions for Grades 2–4, 5–7, and 8–10.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Weekly "Geography Trails" questions 4 days per week for map skills and facts
- "Points of Interest" activities including mapping, research, art projects, and notebook compilation
- Literature integration with Around the World in 80 Days for the final 9 weeks, along with chapter questions and extensions
- Emphasis on critical thinking, research, and practical geography application
- Flexible pacing suitable for Grades 2–10 with multi-age adaptability
Program Components:
- Trail Guide Book: Core guide with weekly lessons, questions, activities, and instructions
- Required Resources: Age-appropriate atlas, Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne for the literature portion, and recommended resources like the Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide, Uncle Josh's Outline Map Book (or CD-ROM/digital), and Teaching Geography Through Art
- Optional Supplements: Timeline materials, almanac, Geographical Terms chart, and additional atlases or map books
Important Notes:
- The course provides a framework and relies on additional resources for maps, reference, and activities
- Students compile their own geography notebook with maps, research, and projects
- Lessons are adaptable; families can adjust depth based on student ages and interests
Trail Guide to World Geography stands out for its practical, activity-rich approach that makes world geography come alive. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a flexible, multi-age geography curriculum that builds strong map skills and global awareness.
Shop all Trail Guide to World Geography resources and sets below!
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | K-12 |
| Brand: | Geography Matters |
| Author: | Maggie Hogan |
| ISBN: | 9781628631111 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.75 |