Uncle Josh's Outline Map Book

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003136
ISBN
9781628630008
Grade PK-AD
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Charlotte Mason
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Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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Description

From that mogul of maps, Josh Wiggers (of Geography Matters), comes this valuable resource with over 130 reproducible maps. Need a map for Hannibal's travels, hurricane tracking, or habitat studies? It's here! No more wasted time searching for that elusive map of the ancient Middle East! Includes maps of each of the fifty states, continents, ancient historical regions, historical war regions, and more.

Publisher's Description of Uncle Josh's Outline Map Book

Outline maps are a foundational part of teaching geography and history. Here are hundreds of maps to use year after year, regardless of topic or time studied. From drawing explorer's routes to tracking hurricanes to depicting the rise and fall of empires, it's here! Includes continents, ancient historical regions, important war arenas, each of the fifty states, and more! Rivers are lightly shaded and surrounding borders are visible. You've got the whole world covered! Reproducible pages.

The book edition contains 130+ reproducible blank grayscale maps, while the Collection CD and Digital Download version has more than 260—including shaded relief maps of the world and each continent, many colored labeled maps, and also maps of each U.S. state and the Canadian provinces and territories.

NOTE: the physical book version and its variants do not include any colored maps. Color maps are in the complete map Collection on CD or Digital Download only.

Category Description for Trail Guide to World Geography

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.

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Grades:PK-AD
Brand:Geography Matters
Author:George Wiggers
ISBN:9781628630008
Length in Inches:11.125
Width in Inches:8.625
Height in Inches:0.5
Weight in Pounds:0.8813
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