One fun way to learn geography is through movement. Step from one piece of geography to the next so that you learn kinesthetically where rivers, states, cities, etc are in relation to one another. The problem is how/where to find maps that larger enough, durable enough and don’t cost too much. For my Texas history class,
When I teach sign language to kids, I am teaching more than sign language. The sign language usually helps the kids learn the material. The knowledge of sign language is a bonus to the information being taught. Sign language is added to songs (hymns or other) and other memory work (verses, science fact, poems, geography,
Free hand drawing of the states this week by two of my daughters. We can take these pages and add them to our States notebook. Other Ideas for studying geography – take flashcards with states on one side and capitals on the other or make a set of cards to use as a match game (write on only
We made this poster years ago. We have referred to it many times. The process in making a visual to connect pieces of information is valuable, whether you keep the visual for years or not. Here’s what we did and how it connects with our curriculum. You will need poster board printed out blank map
Geography Resources we used: Paddle to the Sea, by Holling C. Holling Mirette & Bellini Cross Niagara Falls, by Emily McCully The Amazing Impossible Erie Canal, by Cheryl Harness (J386.48 HAR) How the States Got their Shapes, a TV series we found on Netflix youTube. We were re-reading this book today. It is FULL