MomOfOneFunOne Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I want three things from Geography studies: 1) learn general geography in terms of long/lat, land forms, map skills, all that stuff. 2) I want my girl to specifically learn the states, capitals, major rivers/mountains/landforms/et c. of the u.s. AND 3) I want her to be able to draw the U.S. Too much to ask? Any ideas? Something with a fun literature component would be great, too but I'm primarily concerned with her learning the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in GA Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 but they don't have all of those things in one book. THe Grades 4-5 book covers the basic stuff: maps, hemispheres, continents, long/lat, seasons, currents, etc. The Grades 6-7 books covers North & South America. My ds13 is using this one, and I can't find it right now, or I'd be able to tell you specifically about whether or not there's an exercise in drawing the U.S. I like this series much more than Evan-Moor, because it goes into more depth, and pure geography study, as opposed to mostly cultural stuff. It also has lots of juicy maps. I love maps! HTH, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbsweetpea Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) I found a book/workbook today at our half price book store that has pretty much all of what you are looking for. It shows all the maps, has the rivers, etc as well as longitude, latitude etc. I provided the table of contents below. It was only $6.00 there but normally is $14.95. It is The Complete Book of Maps and Geography, by McGraw Hill. I plan on using this with my 6 year old probably over a couple of years (so that we can spend time on each state). It says it is for grades 3-6 but I think it starts off simple enough for my 6 year old to be able to understand and complete. http://www.homeschoolfcgs.com/product_info.php/products_id/928327 The above is a link to it from a google search. Section 1:Introduction to Maps and Map Skills It starts with floor plans, then goes to Map Keys, Map routes, Compasses, City/State/National Maps, Map Scales and Population Maps Section 2: United States Geography Introduction to the US and States Boundaries and Rivers Kinds of Maps Political Maps Physical Maps Product Maps Climate Maps Section 3: United States Regions Pacific States Mountain States North Central States South Central States Midwest States Northeastern States Southeastern States Section 4:North and South America Intro to North and South America Canada Mexico Central America South America Section 5: Grid Maps Section 6: Global Geography The Globe Continents and Oceans Hemispheres Meridians of Longitude Lines of Latitude Latitude and Longitude Time Zones Maps and Geography Review Sheets Edited June 5, 2009 by bbsweetpea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Have you looked at this? http://www.ellenjmchenry.com/id144.html or this: http://rainbowresource.com/product/Mapping+the+World+By+Heart+Program/001995/1244231779-1941715 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~FireFly~ Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 I wasn't looking for anything today, just checking in and found this thread. Wanted to say thanks. I think I've found what we'll be doing this year - Mapping the World - the one that goes with the ellenjmcheny link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tea 4 Three Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 Have you looked at Mapping the World by Heart? http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1590093836/ref=nosim/mappintheworldby or http://www.mapping.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 How about Understanding Geography than you can do Northeast Midwest South West South America and so on through the remainder of the lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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