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Why I Love History Related Games And Review Of Risk Take Over The World Game

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History related games offer a wonderful blend of education, entertainment, and mental stimulation for both your learner and you.  Also, look at my page Kids History Games for more fun history game ideas.

They allow you to explore different time periods, learn about history in an interactive way, and challenge others and yourself strategically.

These games can deepen your appreciation for history and provide you with countless hours of enjoyment.

Why I Love History Related Games And Review Of Risk Take Over The World Game

Board games are available in a wide variety of historical periods like WWII, the Middle Ages, ancient peoples and places, and of course the American Revolution.

A really good historical game still manages to maintain some historical accuracy.

I am excited to share our experience playing Risk Europe from a mom and son (who loves anything Medieval) point of view.

I am also going to share 10 history related games that you might want to add to your gaming shelf to teach history and so much more.

From trivia games to tabletop role playing and strategy games there is something for every type of player and historian.

If you want to know what the benefits are of playing these types of games just keep on reading because I have a list of those for you too.

WHY I LOVE HISTORY RELATED GAMES

  • Immersive Storytelling: History games can transport you to different eras, allowing you to experience historical events from a unique perspective. They immerse us in rich narratives, where you can witness pivotal moments and interact with historical figures.
  • Educational Value: History games teach us about various cultures, civilizations, and periods. They provide an interactive way to learn about past events, political systems, and social structures. We gain a deeper understanding of history by engaging with it in a dynamic and engaging way.
  • Strategic Challenges: Many history games incorporate strategic elements that require making decisions that impact the course of events. They challenge critical thinking skills and force us to consider the consequences of our actions, just as famous historical leaders had to.
  • Sense of Adventure: History games often involve exploration and discovery. You get the opportunity to uncover hidden artifacts, solve puzzles, and unravel mysteries related to historical settings. This sense of adventure keeps you engaged and motivated to progress through the game.
  • Appreciation for History: Playing historical games has fostered a greater appreciation for the past. It teaches empathy for historical figures and gain insight into the challenges they faced. This appreciation enhances my understanding of the present and helps me make connections between the past and the present.
Why I Love History Related Games And Review Of Risk Take Over The World Game

Next, look at some history related games.

HISTORY RELATED GAMES FOR KIDS

10 History Related Games to Try

Playing historical games has fostered a greater appreciation for the past. It teaches empathy for historical figures and gain insight into the challenges they faced. This appreciation enhances my understanding of the present and helps me make connections between the past and the present.

Jumbo, Stratego - Original

  • Stratego is the strategic game where you challenge your opponents in the heat of battle
  • Your task is to capture your opponent’s flag while defending your own
  • Lead your men into battle, every move is crucial

Trekking Through History

  • A History Board Game For The Whole Family - Meet legendary people and join remarkable events as you try to see all you can before the clock runs out during family game night.
  • Journey to 108 Remarkable Historic Events - Each oversized card features original art, showcasing a real historical person or event on one side and its story on the other.
  • Created By Historians & Experts - This family board game was created alongside a team of experts to help choose the events and write the cards. Even history buffs will have lots of amazing things to discover.

History Channel Trivia Board Game Deluxe Edition

  • OFFICIALLY LICENSED - Created in partnership with The HISTORY Channel, the world's premier destination for historical storytelling since 1995
  • OVER 2,410 QUESTIONS - Spanning the entirety of human knowledge, from the big bang to today!
  • SIX DIVERSE CATEGORIES - Arts & Culture, Sports & Recreation, Science & Technology, Geography & Landmarks, People & Events PLUS the ALL-NEW 80s & 90s Category - So many different topics, there's something for everyone. Whether basking in the glow of victory or shouting "'I should have known that!", this game is a blast!

Ancient Knowledge Heritage - Strategy Card Game Expansion, Tableau Building Board Game

  • STRATEGIZE IN NEW WAYS: Ancient Knowledge is a strategy game in which you must build a game engine that will evolve over time. This expansion adds more to that strategy!

CHRONOLOGY - The Game Where You Make History

  • Think you know which came first – the invention of mayonnaise or decaffeinated coffee? Lincoln’s Gettysburg address or John Deere’s first plow? Test your knowledge with Chronology by Buffalo Games – the game of all time!
  • Build your own timeline of cards. Someone will read you a historical event from a card. You decide where that event falls in your timeline. If you are right, keep the card and your timeline grows. The first player to build a timeline of 10 cards wins!

WWII Historical Board Game of Epic Battles!

  • HISTORICAL EPIC: Step into the shoes of WWII commanders and engage in thrilling battles with Memoir '44, a unique historical board game featuring plastic Army men and authentic scenarios.
  • STRATEGIC CHALLENGE: Command infantry, paratroopers, tanks, artillery, commandos, and resistance fighters with strategic card play, dice rolling, and flexible battle plans for victory.

Sid Meier's Civilization: A New Dawn Terra Incognita Board Game Expansion -

  • EXPLORE THE UNKNOWN: Venture beyond the borders of your civilization with Terra Incognita, the captivating expansion for Sid Meier's Civilization: A New Dawn.
  • EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS: Dynamically construct the game board as you play, uncovering new environments and unlocking powers through sprawling districts.

History of the World

  • Marshall your forces and defeat your adversaries.
  • At the end of the game, only the player with the most points will have their immortal name etched into the annals of history!
  • Whoever can make the best use of their civilization’s unique attributes will position themselves to rule through the ages.

Risk Europe

  • MEDIEVAL RISK: Everyone knows and loves the game of Risk. Now, Risk Europe introduces an entirely new play experience with all new armies, weapons, territories, castles, kings, gold and more!
  • EXPAND, CONQUER, CONTROL: Your goal is to dominate Europe with the most territories AND you'll need to have scored 7 crowns in order to seal your victory

CATAN Board Game - Embark on a Journey of Discovery and Trade! Civilization

  • EXPLORE CATAN: Set sail to the uncharted island of Catan and compete with other settlers to establish supremacy.

Also, look at these other kids history games.

HISTORY GAMES FOR KIDS

Finally, look at a review of Risk Europe.

REVIEW OF RISK EUROPE

Risk Europe challenges players to step into the role of a medieval king and rule feudal Europe by building castles, taxing subjects, expanding territories, and engaging in battle.

First let’s look at the technical information of the game…

  • Game Type – Conflict Game
  • Mechanics – Area Control, Dice Rolling Combat, Action Selection
  • Play Time: 2 – 3.5 hours
  • Number of Players:2-4
  • Difficulty – Moderate

The game is fantastic quality, including a very large game board ( 30” x 30”), 15 crowns, 4 armies with 35 Footmen, 12 Archers, 12 Cavalry, and 4 Siege Weapons each, 8 castles, 12 red dice, 32 King’s Orders cards (4 decks), 8 City Bonus tiles, 21 gold pieces, 40 silver pieces, 4 War Banners, First Player Marker, 4 reminder cards, 8 Crown cards, card box, and a game guide.

Why I Love History Related Games And Review Of Risk Take Over The World Game

Now onto our personal pros and cons of Risk Europe from each of our points of view.

Son- I like how easy it is to set up and learn how to play.

The board looks really cool and there are a lot of neat parts, and it doesn’t look cheap at all.

But it would probably be more fun with 3 or 4 players. I definitely want to play again and try other versions of Risk.

Why I Love History Related Games And Review Of Risk Take Over The World Game

I enjoyed that it was set in my favorite time period of history, I haven’t played the original so I can’t compare it to any other version.

Mom- I like the fast pace of the game, quick turns for each player but overall the game is pretty long, it takes longer than monopoly.

 I enjoyed trying to work through strategies to stay ahead. I agree that it would be more fun with a larger group but learning to play is probably best with just a couple people.

All in all we both agreed if you are looking for fun family or co-op game with a historical theme Risk Europe is a great option.

For the size, quality, and number of parts for the game it is also a great price point.

Free Roll-A-Gingerbread House Game For Kids Who Love Games

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I have a free roll-a-gingerbread house game for your littles. Also, grab more ideas and a free lapbook for winter fun on my page Winter Season Unit Study.

When winter sets in, it can be hard to keep the littles learning.

Games breathe life into the part of the day when your littles are not feeling independent play.

Free Roll-A-Gingerbread House Game For Kids Who Love Games

And what I love about this roll-a-gingerbread house game is that it promotes independent learning.

Besides getting a bit of math and color recognition, your child will have created a fun piece of art.

All you need is a die and a plate full of treats that are your preschooler’s favorite.

BOOKS ABOUT GINGERBREAD FOR KIDS

Also, I have some fun books and activities if you want to do a gingerbread theme.

We choose to read living books when I can find them.

8 Books and Resources Studying About Gingerbread

Add some of these books and resources for a gun Gingerbread theme.

The Plan for the Gingerbread House: A STEM Engineering Story

The gingerbread man and woman need a new home! A team of kids struggle to create the perfect gingerbread house. The project guidelines are clear: the winning house must stand upright on its own and a gingerbread boy and girl must fit inside.Sounds easy?But creating is hard. Cookie burn, the icing it too thin, the house caves-in, someone is eating the candy decorations, and—Oh!—they forgot about putting the gingerbread boy and girl inside the house. Engineering is a creative process. That means you must learn to

  • overcome problems
  • and persevere.

Inspire budding engineers to think about the classic gingerbread house in new ways.

Gingerbread House Cookie Cutter Set

SAFE AND HEALTHY FOR YOUR FAMILY - The simple stainless steel Gingerbread House Cookie Cutter Set design is easy to clean, the folded edges are kind to hands, and the welded seam won’t come unstuck

The Gingerbread Man Padded

"Run, run as fast as you can. You can't catch me, I'm the gingerbread man!" Follow the gingerbread man as he runs from the old woman, the old man, pig, cow, and horse, and meets a sly fox. This padded storybook of the classic fairy tale features engaging text and delightful, colorful illustrations by Gail Yerrill. Designed to encourage vocabulary development and help children read aloud, this story uses large font types and vibrant, contemporary illustrations to help early learning skills. It's a perfect addition to any children's library.

The Gingerbread Boy (Paul Galdone Nursery Classic)

The classic tale of the old couple, with no children of their own, who bake a gingerbread boy to keep them company. Just as the little old woman is about to take him from the oven, he slips away and runs out the door past a cow, a horse, a group of threshers, mowers, etc. All follow in hot pursuit until the gingerbread boy meets up with a wily fox, and ‘at last and at last he went the way of every single gingerbread boy that ever came out of an oven . . . He was all gone!’ A wonderfully frenetic cross-country chase is depicted in Galdone’s broadly humorous color wash drawings.

Gingerbread Baby

Fairy tale about the Gingerbread Baby. Full-color illustrations.

12PCS Measuring Cups, Little Cook Colorful Measuring Cups and Spoons Set

The 12 different spoon sizes in this measuring cup set make it versatile for measuring a wide range of ingredients. The measuring spoons range from 1/8 tsp teaspoon up to 1 cup tablespoon, allowing you to measure small or large quantities with ease. This makes the measuring spoons set perfect for home cooks and professional chefs alike, as it can be used for a variety of recipes, from baking to cooking and more.

Gingerbread Man Cookie Cutter Set (Gingerbread Man 3 Piece)

Gingerbread Man 3 Piece

How to Catch a Gingerbread Man

Do you have what it takes to catch the Gingerbread Man? The famous storybook character has magically come to life and leapt from the pages during story time! Follow along as the Gingerbread Man runs loose in a bookstore with the help of Robin Hood, Sherlock Holmes, Peter Rabbit, nursery rhyme characters, and more! If you set the right traps, you might…just might be able to catch this wily cookie and finish the fairy tale!

Also, games are not just fun.

Look at some of the benefits of games for preschoolers.

WHY PRESCHOOLERS LEARN THROUGH GAMES

  • Problem solving boosts cognitive skills
  • And they promote short term and long term memory.
  • Most games children learn to take turns.
  • When children play independently they are learning self-regulation.
  • This game promotes creativity. For example, your child can place more than 1 piece of candy on a circle.
  • Also, mix textures like green hard candy with green jelly beans.
  • Because games are fun, preschoolers do not feel pressured to learn. It should never be that way.
  • In this game early math skills like counting is introduced without the need for a worksheet.

Also, look at more hands on fun for kids about gingerbread.

MORE GINGERBREAD ACTIVITIES

Free Roll-A-Gingerbread House Game For Kids Who Love Games

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7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

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I have 7 ways to play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids. I have more fun game ideas for teaching history on my history games page.

The beauty of an interest-based study is that it can grow from a simple interest and from one book or even a game into a full fun unit that is easily adapted to your child. 

This one stemmed from a simple game that was purchased a while back.

I wanted to pull it back out to see if I couldn’t give it new life by figuring out a few different ways to play with it.

7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

Ancient Egypt Go Fish is one of a line of history go fish games created by Birdcage Press.

Games are a wonderful way to work in historical information in a way that seems less like school and more like fun.

If you have a child that is drawn to Ancient Egypt like mine was, you will have no problem getting them excited about this game and these other resources that I have gathered for you.

Hands-on Ancient Egypt Activities

First, look at these fun hands-on activities.

While Safari Toobs are geared at younger children I have found them to be so very useful even in later stages for everything from dioramas to game pieces, decorations for a theme, and even turned into jewelry.

7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

They are probably one of the longest used homeschool items right up there with dictionaries and pencil sharpeners.

Fun History Games

Too, look at these games below which can be games that teach geography with history.

7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

Finally, look at some fun ways to use this game to do homeschool history.

7 Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

First, play by the directions. There is enough content and information that you can count it as history for the day.

Besides, learning history should be fun.

    1. Play traditional Go Fish.

    Next this just like traditional go fish except the pictures are not the same on the card.

    2. Match up cards in the same categories to create sets.

    There are 6 different categories- gods, goddesses, symbols, pharaohs, mummies, and afterlife.

    Each category has a total of 6 cards each. The object is to collect as many complete sets as you can to win.

    There is a simplified play for younger children.

    Children can ask for one of a general category for example “do you have any mummies” etc…  to create simple pairs.

    There is a mini book that comes with the cards.

    It contains the instructions as well as a breakdown of each item on every card.

    Use the mini book like a textbook to learn more about Ancient Egypt.

    7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

    There is a fun hieroglyphics chart in the book so that your child can write out a message.

    7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

    3. Play memory.

    While the pictures do not match the numbers for each category are the same and items from the same category can be matched.

    7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

    4. Pick a card to choose a history topic.

    Choose a card at random or let your child choose their topic.

    Then use the card as a topic of study to dive deeper into. Use the internet or resource books to study more about the topic.

    7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

    5. Use the cards for art inspiration.

    Use the artwork on the cards as inspiration for your child to create from.

    Your child can make their own hieroglyphics, clay sarcophagus, or paint a picture of an ancient symbol or god.

    7 Fun Ways to Play Go Fish Egyptian Games for Kids

    6. Play War.

    Shuffle up the deck and divide it between two players.

    Have each player flip their top card at the same time, the player with the higher number wins the pair.

    Whoever has the most pairs at the end wins.

    To keep it educational at the beginning and end of each round players must flip through their deck and share one fun fact about Egypt.

    7. Ask random questions.

    Each player grabs a card at random, players ask up to 10 questions to try and guess the card.

    If they are able to guess correctly they get to keep the card and the player with the most at the end wins.

    Example questions- Is this card a symbol? Is this card a bug? Does this card represent a god that is a bird?

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

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    We enjoy the American history game U.S. President Go Fish for studying homeschool history.

    And we love History For Kids Go Fish Game series a lot, and with a good variety of history topics we can easily add them to several studies.

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

    Today is all about the U.S. Presidents Go Fish and how to use it.

    Also, we are going to take this game and build an entire presidents unit study around it with books, hands-on activities, and videos that will help you dive deep into it without cracking open a curriculum box.

    About the U.S. Presidents Go Fish Game

    Moreover, the U.S. Presidents Go Fish game is a simple game to add to a presidential unit study.

    I like it because it is a quick play game that will pack a lot of educational punch.

    Too, it comes with a little mini book that gives instructions and plays like traditional go fish but you collect all 4 presidents from each category (cold war, industrial revolution, reconstruction, etc.).

    Or kids can collect presidents by guessing them correctly based on the hints on the card the other player gives.

    You can take it on the road, use it in place of your lesson for the day or add it to your morning basket to help start the day.

    The one drawback is that as of this date, it only includes the first 44 presidents.

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

    Additionally, look at this list of books to use as a unit study spine or for your learning day.

    Books about U.S. Presidents

    10 Resources about U.S. Presidents and The White House

    Here are some books to add to a presidential unit study that cover a good variety of ages.

    What Presidents Are Made Of

    See America’s presidents as never before—made of objects! Using everything from blue jeans to boxing gloves, Hanoch Piven “builds” the characters of eighteen of our nation’s leaders. Revealing anecdotes accompany the creative collages and lend insight to the charismatic personalities of prominent presidents from George Washington to Barack Obama, resulting in an irresistible resource.

    Our Country's Presidents: A Complete Encyclopedia of the U.S. Presidents

    Revised and updated to include the winner of the 2020 presidential election, this photo-filled and fact-packed book is a timely must-have reference.National Geographic presents the 45 individuals who have led the U.S. in this up-to-date, authoritative, and lavishly illustrated family, school, and library reference.

    A Kid's Guide to U.S. Presidents: Fascinating Facts About Each President

    Concise and Interesting Guide to the U.S. Presidents Updated to Include President Biden

    A Kid’s Guide to U.S. Presidents contains a concise and interesting summary of each president’s background and accomplishments from George Washington to Joe Biden.The role of the president has been an important one throughout the history of the United States. This engaging look at each president and their impact on the country is the perfect introduction to get kids interested and excited about learning about history and politics.

    Politics for Beginners

    While it isn't specifically about the presidency, this book offers a lot of good information on political parties, elections, and the presidents relationships with other people who hold important political careers.

    Fandex Family Field Guides: Presidents

    Fandex Family Field Guides: Presidents is a chronological field guide to all 45 of America's chief executives, from George Washington to Donald J. Trump. A hands-on reference, it includes more than 50 grommeted, die-cut cards featuring a full-color image of each president along with facts about his personal and political life.Which President made the Louisiana Purchase? Which President won a Nobel Peace Prize? Which President also served as justice of the Supreme Court? Who was in office during the Teapot Dome scandal, and who endured the childhood nickname “Useless”?

    Toobs: USA Presidents

    8 PROFESSIONALLY SCULPTED FIGURINES – This themed collection is perfect for U.S. History buffs. It includes 8 professional sculpted busts of some of the most influential presidents, including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and JFK.

    Who Was George Washington?

    In 1789, George Washington became the first president of the United States. He has been called the father of our country for leading America through its early years. Washington also served in two major wars during his lifetime: the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. With over 100 black-and-white illustrations, Washington's fascinating story comes to life - revealing the real man, not just the face on the dollar bill!

    Where Is the White House?

    The history of the White House, first completed in 1799, reflects the history of America itself. It was the dream of George Washington to have an elegant "presidential mansion" in the capital city that was named after him. Yet he is the only president who never got to live there. All the rest have made their mark--for better or worse--on the house at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Megan Stine explains how the White House came to be and offers young readers intriguing glimpses into the lives of the First Families--from John and Abigail Adams to Barack and Michelle Obama.

    The First Book of presidents

    This book is good to use as a beginner spine.

    George Washington and the Founding of A Nation

    A full account of George Washington's role in building the early U.S. republic explores his life, focusing on the assets he brought to public life.

    Furthermore, add hands-on activities.

    Hands-on Ideas for a President Unit Study

    For example, use the Safari Ltd US Presidents busts to introduce and build excitement to the start of a new topic or for art inspiration.

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

    Create your own bust with Crayola Air Dry clay and a flashcard of a president for a model.

    All you need is some clay and a toothpick and craft stick to carve and add detail.

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

    Any age can use these but I like that the scrabble tiles are so versatile and don’t seem babyish like some letter tiles might for older kids.

    Instead of writing out spelling and vocabulary words use letter tiles. Call out words you would like your child to learn and let them do it with the letter tiles instead of paper.

    This activity is easy to modify for any age level by simply using easier or more difficult words.

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

     In addition, here are some vocabulary/spelling words to get you started and let your younger children put them in alphabetical order.

    • President,
    • election,
    • politics,
    • republican,
    • democrat,
    • ballot,
    • veto,
    • federal,
    • constitution,
    • monument, and
    • executive.
    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

    Besides playing the U.S. Presidents Go fish according to the directions you can also use them to create a timeline by pulling 5 or 6 random cards and having your child place them in order.

    American History Game Fun U.S. President Go Fish Unit Study

    More Fun History Games

    Look at them below.

    Furthermore, add some American Presidents board games.

    4 American Presidents Board Games

    Play a fun board game like one of these below to learn about presidents, elections, and politics.

    U.S. Presidents Go Fish

    FUN AND EDUCATIONAL GAME FOR KIDS – memorize basic facts painlessly as you compete to collect most cards.

    FACT-FILLED BOOKLET: Set includes a booklet explaining facts about each card, as well as ideas for other games to play with the deck.

    MONOPOLY House Divided Board Game

    WIN THE PRESIDENCY: The Monopoly House Divided board game is about U.S. Elections. Buy states, earn votes, and take over the White House as the new president

    IT'S PARTY TIME: In this Monopoly game, players choose a Candidate token and get assigned to the red or blue party. Players vote with their party -- unless it's better for them not to

    Election Night! A Super Fun Way to Learn Essential Math, Geography and Civics While Strategizing Your Way to The White House.

    A home learning home run that teaches kids to think big things while mastering the hardest to learn addition and multiplication facts, U.S. state geography, and the mechanics of the Electoral College.

    Double-sided gameboard includes addition and multiplication game versions to keep kids sharp on math skills, with varying levels of complexity based on player skill level.

    Professor Noggin's Presidents of The United States Trivia Card Game

    PLAY & LEARN: Professor Noggin’s series of educational card games encourages kids to learn interesting facts about their favorite subjects.

    FUN FACTS: Since the time of George Washington, important leaders have ruled from the Oval Office. Learn about the first 44 Presidents of the United States, the times in which they served their country, and the challenges they faced as leaders of the world's most powerful nation.

    Finally, videos are always a great way to present information in a fresh new way as well as take a little of the teaching responsibility off your shoulders.

    The Benefits Of Using Games That Teach Geography | Review Of Scrambled States

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    When teaching history, sometimes you have to come in sideways or use games that teach geography. I have more fun game ideas for teaching history on my history games page.

    For example, gameschooling has become one of the most popular methods for teaching your child.

    It doesn’t matter if you gameschool exclusively, unschool, use a packaged curriculum, online lessons, or put together unit studies.

    Games that teach geography can be added to your day and teach so much through playing and enjoying time together.

    The Benefits Of Using Games That Teach Geography | Review Of Scrambled States

    First, you can build an entire lesson or even a full unit study around a game.

    I’m sharing one of favorite games for learning geography.

    Besides geography and history can go hand in hand.

    Too, I’m showing you other items and activities to add to keep the lessons going as long as you want.

    Everything from movies to books, a few more games, and other items helps to round out a geography or history slant or both.

    What is Geography

    The word geography comes from the Greek geo, which means “Earth,” and graphy, which means “writing or description.

    So, geography means to learn about  the Earth’s land its surface, and features including water and air.

    However, geography also includes learning about the people of the area, understand landmarks, and appreciating cultural differences

    Immediately, you can see a tie in between learning about the natural resources of an area and the people.

    Additionally, look at some of these hands-on geography ideas.

    The Benefits Of Using Games That Teach Geography | Review Of Scrambled States

    Finally, be sure to check out my post on the 100 Best Books From All 50 States

    Hands-on Geography

    If you have been around for any length of time you know I am a fan of these Toobs for Safari Ltd.

    This USA Landmarks and Symbols set is perfect for learning about symbolism and important places throughout the United States.

    Use them as drawing inspiration, in sensory bins for younger children, as part of a diorama, or use them as game markers.

    Fun History Games

    Too, look at these games below which can be games that teach geography with history.

    In addition, look at these fun books and resources to help U.S. geography more lively.

    10 U.S. Geography Resources

    If you're looking to teach U.S. geography in a hands-on way, you'll love adding one or two of these resources to your day or study.

    The Scrambled States of America Game

    Quick! Find a state that ends with the letter A. Now find one that borders Tennessee. Have fun learning about the United States in this madcap game of observation and quick reflexes. 

    The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 fact-filled maps!

    Explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming with these 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps! Includes an expansive guide to the state flags and US presidents.Discover more than 2,000 facts about the people, cities, nature and historic events that have helped make America what it is today. Ghost towns, swamp tours, the center of the universe… bacon donuts, brainy berries, salmon jerky… The French Fry King, The Mother of Oregon, The Queen of Blues… be inspired by the inventiveness, beauty and diversity of our great nation in this curious collection of fact-filled maps.

    National Geographic Kids U.S. Atlas

     Kids will have fun learning about each and every U.S. state in this amazing 6th edition atlas, packed with maps, stats, facts, and pictures

    The U.S. History Cookbook: Delicious Recipes and Exciting Events from the Past

    Who knew history could be so delicious? In The U.S. History Cookbook, you'll discover how Americans have lived and dined over the centuries. This scrumptious survey of periods and events in U.S. history mixes together a delectable batter of food timelines, kid-friendly recipes, and fun food facts.

    The United States in 100 Words

    How do you sum up a whole country in just 100 words? This striking book takes on the challenge! From amendment to Vegas, each of the carefully chosen 100 words has its own 100-word-long description and beautiful illustration, providing a snapshot of what the USA means to people today: its roots, its values, its culture, and customs. Basically, everything you need to know in a nut shell.

    Supertoob: USA,Figure Playsets

    This Toob includes figurines of the Lincoln Memorial, Hoover Dam, Liberty Bell, Alamo, Mount Rushmore, Statue of Liberty, Gateway Arch, U.S. Capital, Empire State Building, White House, as well as a flag and an eagle.

    Geographic USA Scrunch Map

    Easy Storage: Unfold and spread flat when you need it or scrunch it up and store away when you're done. The USA map makes a wonderful addition to your home, office, library, kid's room, classroom or playroom.

    States & Capitals Flash Cards for Kids – 50 American State Cards

    LEARN STATES & CAPITALS IN A FLASH: Get to know each of the 50 states! How well do you know your home state and neighbors? Perfect for all ages

    50 FLASH CARDS: Includes 50 educational flash cards for studying important school subjects such as US Geography and History!

    9 LEARNING GAMES: Teach and participate in 9 specially made enrichment activities: Name Games, What's the Motto, Heads Up, Region Round-up, State Trivia and more! Fun symbols

    1000-piece USA Map Jigsaw Puzzle & Poster 50 States | Illustrated American Landmarks

    Test your geography knowledge with Talking Tables beautifully illustrated 1000-piece USA 50 States Map Jigsaw Puzzle & Poster. This USA Map Puzzle features landmarks from across America! Our Jigsaw Puzzles For Adults make for Fun Indoor Activities and can be framed as Wall Art

    Geography from A to Z: A Picture Glossary

    Have you ever wondered what a badland is? What about a gulch?
    Do you know what an isthmus is? Or a seamount? What about the difference between a plateau and a plain, or a knob and a knoll? Well look no further. This broad introduction to the fascinating world around us explores our planet’s physical features from the highest mountain peak to the deepest ocean trench. The team behind Maps & Globes proves that geography can indeed be an adventure.

    As you can see combining geography and history is a natural fit.

    The Benefits Of Using Games That Teach Geography | Review Of Scrambled States

    Finally, look at how to play the scrambled states of America.

    Scrambles States of America

    First, The Scrambled States of America is a silly colorful game which introduces states as a game that requires observation and quick reflexes.

    You collect the state cards, match them with neighbors, and more.

    And you win by familiarizing yourself with the state cards you’re dealt.

    Then, you try to be the quickest to respond to action cards like – capital that starts with D or a state that is south of Colorado.

    It even comes with a small copy of THE Scrambled States of America Book. Fun.

    The Benefits Of Using Games That Teach Geography | Review Of Scrambled States

    While this game probably is best for middle to upper elementary. I definitely think that it is still fun for middle school kids.

    It is a gentle approach to learning US Geography for anyone that needs to learn or refresh what they already know.

    I don’t really have a con for this game except that older kids may feel that it is baby-ish.

    However, if they can get past that it’s a great learning tool for the whole family.