Closely following Charlotte Mason’s original text, Elementary Geography (#066878) this newly edited and revised edition expands on the original geography topics, leading to some topics being broken into multiple lessons. Each lesson includes a poem to be read before starting the lesson. These lessons are meant to be taught in a read-aloud manner. This becomes a great opportunity for older students to read poems aloud and work on those narration skills. Older students also have additional articles that can be accessed electronically from the publisher, for further reading and study. There are colored photographs, illustrations, and sketches throughout the text as well to share as you read. To provide further visual aids the Maps and Picture book (007855) is also helpful. 140 pgs, pb. ~Rebecca
Living Geography Book I
Description
Living Geography was developed by homeschool mom Lisa Eveland as a full curriculum for Charlotte Mason’s Elementary Geography. The Book 1 Text has been updated, Americanized, and expanded with full color photos, and additional poetry. Each lesson of Living Geography typically starts with a poem or prose reading, followed by textual information. Additional digital articles and readings for older students (7th-12th) are provided by the publisher upon purchase of the Teacher’s Notes or Curriculum Set. There are 39 lessons allowing for a relaxed year of geography study. Emphasizing student’s own observation skills, combined with appropriate literature excerpts, appreciation of art, documenting discoveries, and hands-on learning— geography comes alive.
A necessary component is the Teacher’s Notes. These provide prep lists for activities, directions for each activity, questions to ask, check lists to organize your lesson, and areas to take notes. You will feel completely equipped to walk students, of any age, through Charlotte Mason’s geography course! The Maps and Pictures Book will provide a visual for certain lessons aiding in further comprehension. It includes global maps, continent maps, room layouts, and striking photographs from around the world. The Geography Notebook gives students an opportunity to write down their own notes and drawings throughout the program. These prompts and activities are outlined in the Teacher’s Notes book. Finally, the Exam Questions & Answers book offers a place to write down exam questions and document students’ answers to any exam questions given.
While the Living Geography text is a wonderful stand-alone read, it becomes a wonderful resource for geography studies when combined with the additional recommended course components, both for the student and the teacher alike. ~Rebecca
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-12 |
| Brand: | Real Living Life |
| ISBN: | 9798985576214 |
| Length in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.4375 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.55 |