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Hands-On Simple And Best Homeschool Geography Ideas & Tips

March 30, 2015 | 8 Comments
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Homeschool geography is so much more than coloring a boring map. You’re sure to find a homeschool geography idea or curriculum activity here at Tina’s Dynamic Homeschool Plus.

Geography is a branch of science which includes all parts of the earth’s physical features and the inhabitants.

And that means it is the study of almost anything about the earth.

Look at this list of things:

  • people
  • plants
  • animals
  • land
  • sea
  • and air features.
Hands-On Simple And Best Homeschool Geography Ideas & Tips

Table of Contents

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  • Homeschool Geography
  • Hands-on Geography Ideas
  • Geography Curriculum and Printables
  • Ocean and Sea Geography
  • GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES
  • CONTINENT STUDY

Homeschool Geography

One huge difference about geography as a science versus other sciences is that subjects are investigated in the place they are and not as a subject.

It really opens up the way for many investigate slants and hands-on geography ideas.

First, look at these posts about how to teach geography.

  • 5 Ways to Raise a Natural Geography Lover Easily
  • 22 Homeschool Geography Go To Resources
  • 3 Reasons Hands-on Geography is Important in Middle and High School Homeschool
  • 13 Living Geography Books For Kids Who Love Exploring
  • 11 AWESOME Ways to Learn Geography (Other Than Labeling a Map)
  • 18+ Fun and Interactive Ways to Learn Geography With Kids
  • Navigating the Perfect Present: 22 Gifts for Geography Lovers

Next, look at some hands-on ideas for learning about geography.

Hands-on Geography Ideas

  • How to Make Paper Mache Mountains to Celebrate Chimborazo Day
  • STEM and Geography: How to Build an Ancient Viking Ship
  • Hands-on Geography Mesopotamia: Fun Salt Dough Map
  • Hands-On Geography: Australia Awesome and Deadly Animal Art
  • Fun Outdoor Activities For Middle Schoolers Geocaching and Nature Study
  • Hands-on Geography Wool Earth Craft to Celebrate Earth Day
  • Hands-On Geography Activity: Make a Pangaea Puzzle
  • How To Make A Swiss Family Robinson Map | Easy Swiss Geography
  • Learn About Fruits Around the World Fun With Food Activities
  • South America Geography Salt Dough Map + Printable Pennants
  • How to Make An Embroidered African Map Fun Geography Craft
  • Hands-on Geography: Longitude/Latitude Mapmaking Activity
  • Homemade Compass Simple Geography Project Equals Huge Wow Factor
  • John Muir Spring Unit Study (and Hands-on Geography Ideas)
  • How To Make A DIY Lava Lamp Lesson Plan
  • 6 Ancient Israel Fun Activities Middle School: How To Make A Topography Map
  • 35 Hands-on Geography Activities to do in 15 Minutes or Less
  • Discovering Geography Through a Field Trip to Incan Ruins
  • Lewis & Clark Free Mighty Mississippi Book and Easy Sediment Activity

Additionally, look at some of these tips for curriculum.

Geography Curriculum and Printables

  • First Grade Homeschool Curriculum for History and Geography
  • Free Physical Landform Vocabulary for an O Ring Fun Geography Activity
  • Explore the World: Free Continent Printables to Color by Number
  • Simple and Fun Homeschool Geography Ideas for High School
  • Free My Little Book Of Landforms Images With Names
  • 5 Steps to Choosing Geography Living Books Your Children Will Love

  • First Grade Homeschool Curriculum for History and Geography
  • DIY Atlas – North Star Highschool Geography
  • 12 Free & Unique Geography Resource History Makers Pages
  • How to Find A Well Laid Out Homeschool High School Geography Curriculum
  • Professor Noggin’s Geography of The United States Trivia Card Game
  • History Makers Notebooking Pages – Famous Persons from Ancient to Modern – Set 2

  • 10 Geography Childrens Books | Easy Me On The Map Project
  • How To Make Geography For Children Fun: Free 50 States Park Quest

Ocean and Sea Geography

  • The Fascinating World of Sea Geography | Paddle to the Sea Craft
  • How to Make An Edible Geography Model of Tidal Zones

GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES

  • Learn US Geography the Fun Way: Free States 3-Part Flashcards
  • The Benefits Of Using Games That Teach Geography | Review Of Scrambled States
  • 100 BEST Books for Kids from all 50 States (Easy Geography)

CONTINENT STUDY

  • Free 4-Week Kid’s Australia Unit Study Who Love Hands-on Learning

8 CommentsFiled Under: Geography, Hands-On Activities Tagged With: geography, hands-on, hands-on activities, handson, handsonhomeschooling, highschoolgeography, homeschool, homeschool highschool, middleschool

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  1. Samantha @ Stir the Wonder says

    April 5, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    This is so cool! Thanks for linking up at the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop! We hope you join us again next week!
    Samantha @ Stir the Wonder recently posted…The Ultimate Guide to Hands-On Lesson PlanningMy Profile

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    • Tina Robertson says

      April 5, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      Thank you Samantha!!

      Reply
  2. Angela says

    April 1, 2015 at 8:00 am

    I can’t wait to make these, it looks so fun! I know my kids will enjoy this, thank you for sharing. 🙂
    Angela recently posted…Homeschool Lesson: Learning About Skin (Human Body Unit)My Profile

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    • Tina Robertson says

      April 5, 2015 at 9:37 pm

      Hi Angela,

      And so easy to make for sure!!

      Reply
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