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Cantering the Country Unit Study

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031794
ISBN
9781628630916
Grade K-6
Unit Study
Christian/Religious
Medium Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
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Charlotte Mason
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Cantering the Country Unit Study

Description

This unit study takes the hands-on, multi-disciplinary approach of Galloping the Globe and applies it to U.S. geography. This course is intended to teach students about the fifty states and the District of Columbia through six different subject areas and a couple of informational paragraphs. Each subject has a very state-specific application: geography physical and topical forms located in the state; science state trees, birds, flowers, rocks/minerals, and many other science related topics that are important to each state; language arts based on the preamble for each state's constitution; history/biography historical figures, leaders, authors, artists, and others connected to the state; literature set in the states, written by an author from the state, or relating to some other aspect of the state; and Bible using the motto for each state to help in character development. There are also mapping activities and hands-on projects for each state, as well as internet resources that may be useful. A QR code with downloadable activity pages accompanies the book, including over 150 reproducible outline maps, word searches, crossword puzzles, and other puzzles and activities to be used throughout the study. The appendix of the book also contains reproducible forms for character traits (character study and development being an important aspect of this course), state symbols, state science charts, order of statehood, state report, recipes for making maps, biography report, animal report, geography dictionary, state flag pledges, state notebook, and travel & tourism information. As far as teaching tips, the first section contains overviews and tips on each of the subject areas, suggestions for the general activities, website resources, a more detailed language arts guide, teacher preparation points, and ideas for adapting the course for use by older students. Cantering the Country can be adapted to take anywhere from 1 to 3 years. 261 pgs, pb. ~ Zach

Publisher's Description of Cantering the Country Unit Study

From the authors who brought you Galloping the Globe, comes the U.S. version, Cantering the Country. Learning geography is an adventure, and it's much more than memorizing facts! This unit study course teaches a wide range of academic and character building disciplines using the geography of the U.S. as a starting point. You don't have to put aside one subject to make time for another. They're all connected!

This comprehensive unit study includes:

  • Geography — Learn basic geography of each state through terms, mapping, and more.
  • Science — Learn science by studying the state flowers, trees, animals, and birds.
  • Language Arts — Explore language arts as you read literature set in each state.
  • Character — Build character by learning to apply the principles of the preamble to the constitution of each state.
  • History — Bring history alive with the stories of famous people, founding fathers and Native American groups from around the country.

    At the end of the course, your students will have a deeper understanding and appreciation of this great nation. Throughout the year they'll also be creating a U.S. notebook chock-full of wonderful information and fun memories. So saddle up your horses and strap on your thinking caps!

    Cantering the Country includes QR code, jam-packed with downloadable and reproducible content!

    Category Description for Cantering the Country

    Cantering the Country is a unit study takes the same great approach that Galloping the Globe took to World Geography and applies it to U.S. geography. Each subject has a very state-specific application: geog­raphy - physical and topical for each state; science - state trees, birds, flowers, rocks/ minerals, and more; language arts - based on the preamble for each state’s constitution; history/biography - historical figures, leaders, authors, artists, and others; literature - set in the states, written by an author from the state, or relating to some other aspect of the state; and Bible - using the motto for each state to help in character development. There are mapping activities and hands-on projects.

    The first section contains overviews and tips on each of the subject areas, suggestions for general activities, website resources, a more detailed language arts guide, teacher prepara­tion points, and ideas for adapting the course for use by older students. The appendix contains reproducible forms for character traits and other state information. While a CD-ROM accompanies the book and includes over 150 reproducibles, the guide is also avail­able in a digital download format.

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    Product Format:Softcover Book
    Grades:K-6
    Brand:Geography Matters
    ISBN:9781628630916
    Length in Inches:11
    Width in Inches:8.5
    Height in Inches:0.625
    Weight in Pounds:1.75
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