jenniferlee Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I'm just not getting around to geography with them and it is such a shame. Especially since my 11yo LOVES it and begs to do it every day. What can I give them that they can work through on their own? 11yo is doing early american history. Not that it matters, they can do any topic, just so they are working through something steadily. Thanks! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiramisu Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 For your dc doing American History, you may want to look at the second book of the Discovering the World of Geography. It's fairly independent and includes a lot to reinforce history. Dd has used the first and second books, and I plan to use the third next year. The first book is general geography, including physical and cultural, the second is US geography, the third is Western Hemisphere geography, and the last covers the Eastern Hemisphere. The series is geared for 5th-8th grades and is published by Mark Twain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I'm going to work through Evan Moor's The 7 Continents workbooks with my boys. We're starting Europe next week. I wanted something easy that would give them exposure to the basic geography of the world, and these seem to fit the bill. I figure it'll take 1.5 years or so to get through all 7 books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Mine have really enjoyed Around the World in 180 days. My 6th grader is pretty much independent with this program. Dc often work together though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniferlee Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 thanks for the suggestions! I'll check them out right away Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 I'm not sure how in-depth you want to go, but I am doing an overview of world geography this year using maps, FACES magazine (our library has back issues) and travel videos (like GlobeTrekker) with my 5th grader. I want to familiarize her with the overall picture, then consider going more in-depth on the continents starting next year. I have her identify the location of a country, watch a video and/or read the magazine on that country, and then fill it in on the map, so it is very independent. So far the only video I've come across in the GlobeTrekker series that was inappropriate was the one on Great Festivals. Many of them are available from Netflix. She also has liked Rick Steeves and Rudy Maxa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learninearnin Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 We also use the Discovering Geography books by Mark Twain. I had to do the first couple pages with them to help them get a feel for the book and the skills, but now they are able to do these on their own. Really great series! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oraetstudia Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 We've been using the Maps, Charts, & Graphs workbooks and some workbooks I got from Currclick called Basic/Not Boring Map Skills and Geography. I too have trouble fitting in any geography unless it is totally independent, but my kids love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniferlee Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Thank you! These are some great ideas! Jen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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