Geography
Geography
Geography as an isolated subject area may not be as relevant for the student as geography in context to science and history. When studying botany, for instance, in Grade 5, local plants may be examined in relation to the local geography. Then when plants are examined in other areas, one can see the relationship between the land and the plants. Likewise, when studying zoology in Grade 4, geography and landscape will have a more significant impact when presented in relation to the animals being studied.
History is a wonderful opportunity to include geography. In fact, geography and history should be inseparable. The exception, is when children are too young to understand the abstract concept of a map in relation to the subject area being studied. However, landscapes and names may be included in those discussions.
Map making holds a significant place starting in Grade 5. Orienting oneself within the environment, begins when students first start school. But, orienting a place outside of oneself requires a cognitive ability and development that is better suited for middle school.
Geography, topography and geology pair well together. Therefore, the mineralogy block in Grade 6 is another opportunity to not only learn about geography, but also about landforms and how the history of the planet affects not only the rocks and minerals of a place but also the resulting flora and fauna.
Geography & Map Making
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US Geography
Ever learned the fifty states and capitals only to forget them? Try adding some games like Fast Track States and Capitals. Or, my favorite 10 Days Across the USA. If songs are your thing, you can try the states and capitals CD by Audio Memory. These catchy tunes will get you memorizing the states and capitals in no time!
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How I Teach the 50 States
Learning the states and capitals doesn't have to be a chore. Aside from setting the states and capitals to song, playing this game is just about the easiest way to learn the 50 states and where they are located. Each card piece in 10 Days in the USA comes with a the shape and name of each state (color coded to match the state on the game board), the state capital and the population.
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American History Preview
I'm really excited to share our American History Units with you, but if you just can't wait for them to be released, you can see the whole playlist right now as a special treat :)
US Geography
Ever learned the fifty states and capitals only to forget them? Try adding some games like Fast Track States and Capitals or, my favorite 10 Days Across the USA. If songs are your thing, you can try the states and capitals CD by Audio Memory. These catchy tunes will get you memorizing the states and capitals in no time!
Love a product you use for US geography? Share it with me in the comment section.
How I Teach the 50 States | How to Play 10 Days in the USA | Geography Game
Learning the states and capitals doesn't have to be a chore. Aside from setting the states and capitals to song, playing this game is just about the easiest way to learn the 50 states and where they are located. Each card piece in 10 Days in the USA comes with a the shape and name of each state (color coded to match the state on the game board), the state capital and the population. Players take turns drawing and discarding cards until they complete a 10 day journey in the USA by placing adjacent states next to each other on game tile holders, or adding vehicle cards between states that don't touch.
This game has been a family favorite for many years. It has a nice balance of strategy and education. With the modifications we've made to playing the game, we can complete a game in 10 minutes or less.
The games series includes 10 Days Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe.
You can see the complete playlist of game tutorials here.
You can find the 10 Days series at Rainbow Resource.
American History Preview
I'm really excited to share our American History Units with you, but if you just can't wait for them to be released, you can see the whole playlist right now as a special treat :)
