With more maps and more detail, this is Rand McNally's next step up from the Primary Atlas (#037759). The colorful atlas begins with an overview of map and globe terminology, followed by world maps: a physical map, political map, world land use map, and climate map. Next is a United States political map, plus a section on U.S. regions and a timeline of original settlers and explorers, before moving on to political maps for all seven continents. Simple map legends are included for each map, as well as interesting facts, captioned photos of regional people, animals, or landmarks, and simple timelines/charts/graphs. Each of the maps in this atlas also contains a map question, challenging students to apply their map-reading skills. A glossary and index are provided at the back of the book. 48 pgs. ~ Lisa
Junior Classroom Atlas, 4th Edition
Description
Trust Rand McNally's Junior Classroom Atlas for the right amount and level of information for your elementary students. Our colorful, engaging atlas is ideal for students in second through fourth grades and was developed from our award-winning Classroom Atlas, just simplified for younger students.
Get all of our Junior Classroom Atlas products in one classroom package with our best buy value. You'll receive 30 student atlases and a teacher's guide to outfit your entire class with this must-have reference.
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: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 2-4 |
| Brand: | Rand McNally & Company |
| ISBN: | 9780528026928 |
| EAN/UPC: | 070609026923 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.3313 |