Christy B Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'm not sure what I'm looking for, but I want a program that covers geography -- emphasis on cultural and political geography, not so much physical geography. As far as format, I LOVE the way the Notgrass history books are laid out. I would consider a "living books" approach, if it was limited pretty much to one or two books at a time, with a clear, easy to follow schedule. And worksheets or something to go with it. I am not looking for the most rigorous program, or the one that will require heaps of memorization, etc. Christian world-view is fine, as long as it isn't preachy or obnoxious, or assumes that America is God's chosen country and the rest of the world revolves around the US. Secular world-view is fine, as long as it doesn't respect every religion *except* for Christianity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nissi Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Have you looked at BJUP's 9th grade text called "Cultural Geography"? Nissi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dopeyfav Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Have you considered Cindy Wiggers Trail Guide to Geography? I am using the US Geography for my 8th grader & like it. Rhonda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy B Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 I'll take a closer look at both of these, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura in OH Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I would consider a "living books" approach, if it was limited pretty much to one or two books at a time, with a clear, easy to follow schedule. And worksheets or something to go with it. My 15yo dd is really enjoying these (free) geography lessons: http://www.ourlosbanos.com/homeschool/history/worldstudies.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy B Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 My 15yo dd is really enjoying these (free) geography lessons: http://www.ourlosbanos.com/homeschool/history/worldstudies.html Free is always a good place to start! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janice H Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 I would especially look at readings for core 7 and 300. We enjoyed the book from core 7, Anna and the King, which I have not seen on any other list. It's the book upon which the musical, The King and I, is based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooooom Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 The Power of Place - which we are almost done with and I think the other one is called Human Geography. More free resources! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in TN Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 My 15yo dd is really enjoying these (free) geography lessons: http://www.ourlosbanos.com/homeschool/history/worldstudies.html We have been using parts of this program along with Abeka World Geography. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joan in GE Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 British materials? http://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Wider-World-David-Waugh/dp/0748773762/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234443890&sr=1-3 You can search inside the book for the table of contents, etc. I think this is about 10th or 11th grade, but someone from the UK would know better. I get my books used from an international school here in Switzerland. It is not nearly as culturally interesting as the ones in French but I find it better than the US materials that I have seen - BUT I have not seen most of the materials already posted! they use this in 8-9th grade at the international school here. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Geography-36...2207014&sr=1-1 You can have the UK items sent to the US... Best, Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riverfront Headmistress Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Another option: you could get involved with exchange students. Hosting or volunteering to help is the ultimate cultural lesson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christy B Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Oooh, you all are giving me such great ideas. I'm starting to think of two semesters of Geography -- one semester of cultural geography and one of environmental geography. I think we could do environmental geography instead of environmental science, although I imagine there is a lot of overlap. Our church is very involved with some international college student programs, maybe we could get involved with that next year, along the "exchange student" line of thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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