Eleven chapters focus on eleven geography topics, covering the atmosphere, continents, oceans, seasons, climate, weather, structure of Earth, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, and latitude and longitude. Presenting basic information like ocean currents, the rotation of the earth, and plate tectonics to children in an exciting way isn’t an easy task, but the author has done an impressive job, taking great pains to offer the information in a way children will understand and appreciate. Scattered throughout the readings are narration prompts called “Memory Joggers.” These narrations jog kids' memories about what they have read so far and helps them to remember by describing it in their own words. If you are familiar with the previous edition, you will notice that many of the readings are the same. Visually and organizationally, there are notable differences in this Master Book revised edition. Activity pages vary, from simple drawing or coloring pages and short answer/fill-in-the-blank questions to word searches and hands-on projects. Some of the hands-on activities include mapping the location of shoes found washed up on shore (after containers of them were lost at sea), investigating ocean currents, making an edible earth, identifying rocks, doing an “earth dance”, making volcanoes, and much more! These activities have clearly not been “tacked on” just because they are related to the chapter’s topic; they were intentionally chosen to be something that kids will enjoy. Also included are prayer prompts and song lyrics from traditional hymns or songs. If a song is unknown to your family, it will be easy to find the tune online. The back of the book includes Scripture-based copywork pages, chapter reviews, semester exams, answer keys, a glossary, and maps. The KJV is used, but families can easily use their preferred version of Scripture. Activity pages are reproducible for your immediate family. Recommended resources include the New Ocean Book and Map Trek. Projects use common household items. What a fun and appealing way to study world geography as a family! 400 pgs., paperback. ~ Jess/Deanne
A Child's Geography Volume 1: Explore His Earth
Product Overview
- An open-and-go geography program that is engaging and hands-on!
- Students are prompted with comprehension questions and making Bible connections
- Pages are 3-hole punched and perforated for easy removal or photocopying (for family use)
Description
Open the book and step outside your door into a delightful world of learning in the exciting A Child's Geography series! This updated, all-in-one course for Volume 1, Explore His Earth, will take you and your fledgling geographers on amazing adventures through our Father's world. Discover the atmosphere, the lithosphere, plate tectonics, weather, significant scientific discoveries, the world's ocean, the hydrosphere, maps, longitude, latitude, and more – in ways that you will never forget! With built-in worksheets and fun activities, the course encourages students to take an active journey to learn about and appreciate the world God has created!
Course components include:
- A fascinating excursion through different water, land, and sky aspects of our Earth
- Memory Jogger narration prompts sprinkled throughout the chapters
- "Reaching Out to His World" inspires students to be the hands of Christ
- Easy concept-centered projects to enjoy and a helpful supply list by chapter and activity
- Contains glossary, written chapter reviews based on narration prompts, semester exams, geographic maps, time zone maps, and answer keys included
- A helpful course calendar takes the stress out of scheduling and makes it easy to follow as students learn to understand and apply the chapter's geographic and scientific knowledge in a meaningful way.
A Child's Geography from Master Books is a gentle, engaging elementary geography curriculum written in a conversational style. It takes families on a journey to explore God's creation, starting with the Earth as a whole before diving into individual continents and countries, while building a strong foundation in geography through narration, hands-on projects, and notebooking.
The program is designed for multi-age learning and makes geography come alive with meaningful activities and biblical connections.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Conversational text with colorful graphics and narration prompts
- Hands-on projects and activities using common household items (e.g., mapping shoes on shore, edible Earth, mosaics)
- Reproducible activity pages for building a personal geography notebook
- Chapter reviews, semester exams, and answer keys for assessment and reinforcement
- Suggested 3-day weekly schedule with flexibility for family pacing
- Focus on wonder, exploration, and seeing God’s design in the world
Program Components:
- Student Books: Engaging core texts with lessons, illustrations, and activities
- Activity Pages: Reproducible for family use, including drawing, coloring, short answer, word searches, Scripture copywork, and more
- Teacher Support: Helpful information, materials lists, and suggested schedules included in the books
Important Notes:
- Most activities use easy-to-find household items; some projects may require basic supplies
- Builds a cumulative geography notebook as a keepsake and learning tool
A Child's Geography stands out for its gentle, hands-on approach that nurtures curiosity and a biblical worldview while making geography fun and memorable. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking an engaging, low-prep elementary geography curriculum that works well for multi-age learning.
Browse A Child's Geography levels and sets below!
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 4-8 |
| Brand: | Master Book Publishers |
| Author: | Ann Voskamp |
| ISBN: | 9781683442745 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.2 |