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.
Written in a conversational style, A Child's Geography from Master Books incorporates engaging text and activities to bring geography alive. Explore His Earth takes your family on a journey through and around the earth, learning everything about the Earth as a whole, before venturing into individual continents and countries. Each volume offers well-written text, colorful graphics, Memory Joggers (narration), and activities. Projects vary – for example, map the location of shoes found washed up on shore, make an edible earth, create mosaics, and more. Activity pages (reproducible for individual/ family) help students to build a geography notebook. Activities vary – simple drawing or coloring pages, short answer/fill-in-the-blank questions, word searches, Scripture copywork, and more! Activities are clearly not “tacked on” because they relate to the topic; they are well-chosen for children to enjoy! Chapter reviews, semester exams, and answer keys are also included. For teachers, there is helpful information, a materials list and suggested 3-Day Schedule. These editions have notable visual and organizational differences, making them very user-friendly.
| 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 |