steppingstonemomma Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Even though we've used TOG's yr 1 map aids, I still feel like my kiddos are not grasping the idea of where countries and capitals and stuff are located. I would like to find a simple workbook that drills locations of places (I don't care to have a lot of map reading such as N, S, E, W and streets and community practice). Just something that can be done in 10 mins a day with not too much pain. Short, simple. Anything fit the bill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Check out Visualize World Geography. It is pretty short and sweet - and fun. While I dont think it is exactly what you are looking for, it might come close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Girl Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Check out Visualize World Geography. It is pretty short and sweet - and fun. While I dont think it is exactly what you are looking for, it might come close. Holly, I've never seen this but it looks interesting. Are you using this and for what ages? Is it working? How is it laid out as far as daily lessons? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 (edited) For country/capital drill we've really enjoyed -- and *learned* -- from the free online World and US geography games at Sheppard Software: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/ Also check out the online interactive maps at Owl and Mouse: http://www.yourchildlearns.com/geography.htm You might also find geography puzzles, with each puzzle piece in the shape of a US state, or a country of a continent, to be helpful in seeing/touching the relationship between places. See some jigsaw puzzles of four continents at: http://www.maps.com/map.aspx?nav=MS&pid=12935&AID=10401816&CJPID=2179177 Another idea to just drill country/capital or state/capital is to take a dozen countries from a single continent at a time and make either flashcards to drill, or turn it into the game of concentration (in one area lay out a dozen index cards each with a country name written on it, and nearby another index cards each with matching capitals; on your turn, turn over one of each; if you have a match, you keep it and go again; if not, turn both cards face down again in their spots, and it's the next person's turn). Finally, there are free printable outline maps for practice or drills of your own making at National Geographic Xpeditions Atlas: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/resources/ngo/education/xpeditions/atlas/ BEST of luck! Warmly, Lori D. Edited March 18, 2009 by Lori D. added info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Yes, we are using it. *I* have learned a great deal and the dc are retaining quite a bit. We do it a couple times a week. I also have Geography Songs that we play in the car but that is more for fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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