World Geography And You

Description

From a respected educational publisher, this year-long world geography course explores the planet earth using the five themes of geography: location, place, human/environment interaction, movement, and region. Going by continent and continental regions, students will be introduced to different regions and countries, cultures and religions, and landforms different from home. Each chapter starts off with points to think about as the text is read, vocabulary words, trivia, and the people and places that will be introduced. The text is easy-to-read and full of photographs, graphs, and pictures. Vocabulary words are always in bold, and the main ideas of the chapter are summarized before students get into the exercises and activities, which have four sections: vocabulary, read and remember, think and apply, and journal writing. Sprinkled throughout the book are eight articles on special places, 8 biographies of influential people, 31 skill building exercises, 84 maps, and 14 charts, graphs, and diagrams. The book ends with a glossary and index. The helpful teacher's guide contains information about how the program works, a scope and sequence, general teaching suggestions, blackline masters for recurring activities (including graphic organizer diagrams), teaching strategies and answer keys for each chapter, unit tests, a midterm test, the final test, and a scoring guide. The teaching strategies for each chapter include helpful suggestions for such things as pre- and post-reading activities, vocabulary activities and review words, discussion questions, objectives, concepts, transparency activities, and ESL/LEP activities. The text is in full color and available as a single hardcover or a two-part softcover version (book one covering North, South, and Central America; Europe; and Russia and its Neighbors; book two covering Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Pacific). Although we have labeled this book for grades 3-8, it was originally intended by the publisher as a text for students with learning difficulties in grades 6-12. While the program would suit its intended purpose, we think it is a good option for students without learning difficulties at lower grade levels as well. ~ Zach

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.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.