As you are blazing a trail around the world in your geography studies, take some time to appreciate the art and artists from the locations you are studying. This internet-linked text will have you making mosaics in Russia, dot painting with the Aboriginals, and quick sketching about culturally relevant subjects. Projects are leveled for students based on difficulty, templates and maps are reproducible, material lists are provided, and additional resources are found throughout. This material would make an excellent supplement to any geography study. PDF downloads are available on any device that has Acrobat Reader capabilities. ~Rebecca
Geography Through Art - Digital Download
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Publisher's Description of Geography Through Art - Digital Download
Geography Through Art is the ultimate book of international art projects. Join your children on an artistic journey to more than twenty-five countries spanning six continents. This Internet-linked book includes a variety of project types, from watercolor to paper mache to sculpting and more.
Features include: Quick Sketch: assignments with step-by-step examples; Artist Profile: bios of famous artist's contribution to society; Culture Connection: commonalities of art in different cultures; Materials Lists: included with every project; Geography Summaries; Reproducible Maps and Templates; Student Level Ratings; Internet linked for in-depth study opportunities; Recipe references to Eat Your Way Around the World.
Use this book as an exciting way to supplement any study of geography, history, or social studies. Geography Through Art is sure to make a lasting addition to your home or school library. You'll find yourself reaching for this indispensable guide again and again to delight and engage students in learning about geography through the culture and art of peoples around the world.
Here are just a few of the exciting projects inside: Russian Mosaics; Polish Paper Cutting; Australian Didgeridoos; Indian Batik; Japanese Fish Printing; Chinese Scrolls; Aboriginal Dot Painting; Stained Glass Windows; Pennsylvania Dutch Fraktur;Tagua Nut Carvings.
Recommended resource for: Trail Guide to World Geography; Trail Guide to U.S. Geography; and Eat Your Way Around the World.
Category Description for Trail Guide to World Geography
Trail Guide to World Geography is a flexible, hands-on world geography curriculum by Cindy Wiggers that makes learning geography engaging and memorable. Using a trail-blazing approach with questions, mapping, timeline work, and activities, it guides students through the world continent by continent while building map skills, geography facts, and research abilities.
The program is designed for 36 weeks and works well for multi-age learning with differentiated questions for Grades 2–4, 5–7, and 8–10.
Key Curriculum Features:
- Weekly "Geography Trails" questions 4 days per week for map skills and facts
- "Points of Interest" activities including mapping, research, art projects, and notebook compilation
- Literature integration with Around the World in 80 Days for the final 9 weeks, along with chapter questions and extensions
- Emphasis on critical thinking, research, and practical geography application
- Flexible pacing suitable for Grades 2–10 with multi-age adaptability
Program Components:
- Trail Guide Book: Core guide with weekly lessons, questions, activities, and instructions
- Required Resources: Age-appropriate atlas, Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne for the literature portion, and recommended resources like the Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide, Uncle Josh's Outline Map Book (or CD-ROM/digital), and Teaching Geography Through Art
- Optional Supplements: Timeline materials, almanac, Geographical Terms chart, and additional atlases or map books
Important Notes:
- The course provides a framework and relies on additional resources for maps, reference, and activities
- Students compile their own geography notebook with maps, research, and projects
- Lessons are adaptable; families can adjust depth based on student ages and interests
Trail Guide to World Geography stands out for its practical, activity-rich approach that makes world geography come alive. It is an excellent choice for homeschool families seeking a flexible, multi-age geography curriculum that builds strong map skills and global awareness.
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| Product Format: | Other |
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| Grades: | K-12 |
| Brand: | Geography Matters |
| EAN/UPC: | GM-GTAe |
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