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
