ArtK12
Draw the World Series offers a hands-on geography learning experience for students with
variable drawing abilities. Every page walks you through drawing one portion of
a complete map. You will use your own blank paper and pencil for this part.
Shapes are not too precise. An older student can follow an atlas or map
reference to add more detail if they wish, while a younger child can focus on
more basic outlines of states and countries.
Digital templates
are free from the publisher’s website for many of the books. Some have
reproducible templates in the back of the book. A child who is not confident
diving right in can use these to get started, following the instructions from
that point. Others will simply begin and go! You will only need 1 or 2 pieces
of paper per student to create these maps. Each drawingstep is in
red, either dots or lines. When finished, outline your entire map with a
marker and have fun coloring it in!
Read the informational
blurbs and discuss as you draw. Maybe look up a particular feature and learn
more details! Refer to an actual map and look at what surrounds your map. Is
it land or ocean? Mountains or plains?Do you know about the animals and
people who live there?
Add an ArtK12
book to a unit study about an animal’s habitat, a part of history, or your
geography lesson. Your kids will remember the process as much as the product.
Maps can be abstract for some learners. Drawing a map themselves is an
accomplishment and makes world geography more relatable. Because you are not
writing directly in the books, you can keep them for more students to use.
You could
finish your map in one sitting, or stretch it out, taking a deeper dive as you
go. Draw the World comes with flexibility to make it fit your
learners. FYI – the various maps are not in scale to create a large world
map. ~Sara
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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
