I had to give you a sneak peek at the progress on the diy atlas cover that the boys designed as we use North Star Geography. Too, look at my page Homeschool Geography for hands-on and simple ideas and tips.
I love the progress the boys have made on their atlas cover.
Between getting ready for our big moving sale today and cleaning out their closets, they still have managed to come up with a design unique to their age. I thought too that they would be finished by now, but what do I know?
They assure me you can’t rush perfection and because they are taking this quite seriously, they are working on their geography masterpieces in shifts.
DIY Atlas – North Star Highschool Geography
I like the fact too that the ideas they have come up with so far shows their ages and perspective on the world in general.
My oldest has a slight bent toward architecture that I didn’t even realize until this project. He chose a concept that may be more science fiction right now which is arcology, but I think it is way cool. He sure likes it. He still has more picture to add to it and then of course he can’t decide his lettering or title.
The bottom half of the picture shows Tiny’s idea of geography which is still relative to where he lives. So though he thinks somewhat globally by showing the world first, it all still comes down to where he lives or about him.
And then one more thing I have to tell you and that is yippee I am so excited because North Star Geography is finally released and ready for pre-orders.
We have done a couple of other hands-on projects that I have to show you next.
Also look at these other high school resources.
Homeschool High School Geography Resources and Books
Geography for high school should still be fun and hands-on. It can take years to find the right resources. However, I’ve gathered up some of my favorite books and resources.
North Star Geography covers basic geography skills (maps, navigation) as well as physical geography (topography, biosphere, structure of the earth) and human geography (environmental stewardship, agriculture, culture, heritage & more)—all from a Christian perspective. Each lesson in the Reader is approximately 10-15 pages and geared toward junior high-high school students, though it may be adapted for younger students; the text features full-color maps, illustrations, and interesting sidebars. Accompanying each lesson on the Companion Guide, hands-on project options, as well as an “atlas building” section where students label outline maps, are provided. Note-taking pages feature ten questions taken from the text that can be used for review or comprehension questions, as well as for a study guide for the exam
Brenda Runkle’s World Physical Geography makes an often-boring topic come to life!
With our world seeming to shrink with each passing week, knowing about virtually all peoples and nations is more important than ever.
It focuses on physical geography, providing the basis for learning the fundamentals of geography.
Challenges students to remember important facts and encourages them to enjoy themselves in the process.Deals with facts and principles related to the study of life science, physical science, and earth and space science.
Around the World in 180 Days is a geography and history program covering the history, geography, and culture of each continent. And yet this is not a textbook. It is a series of questions that the student must research in order to answer. Plenty of resources are suggested to help students conduct their research, and the teacher's edition provides all the answers. This revised and updated curriculum is written with a multilevel approach with study questions for students of all grade levels, making this a curriculum your whole family can do together! This two-volume set includes an illustrated teacher's edition and a student workbook.
Get out the sombrero for your Mexican fiesta! Chinese egg rolls! Corn pancakes from Venezuela! Fried plantains form Nigeria! All this and more is yours when you take your family on a whirlwind tour of over thirty countries in this unique international cookbook. Jam-packed with delicious dinners, divine drinks, and delectable desserts, this book is sure to please.
Student worktexts include daily instruction and review as well as ample opportunity for assessment of student performance using self tests and unit tests. To encourage individualized instruction, we have included a teacher's guide designed to help you guide your student's learning experience according to his specific interests and needs. This essential teaching resource includes teaching notes for each unit, a complete answer key, and information about additional resources and learning activities.
If you would like a geography course that includes mapping activities, atlas usage, research, notebooking and culture with very little teacher preparation, look no further. The Trail Guide to World Geography is a week one, day one kind of teacher s manual with daily geography drills (answers included) and numerous weekly assignment choices. <P> Multi-level geography course for 36 week school year for elementary through high school. <P> Assign as much or as little as YOU decide.
What do you think? Are you going to be using this with your kids this summer or next year?
More High School Geography Curriculum Resources
- Simple and Fun Homeschool Geography Ideas for High School
- Homeschool Geography Go To Resources
- Mega List of Workbook Style Homeschool Curriculum For K to 12 Kids
- DIY Atlas – North Star Highschool Geography is Here!
Read the other posts about this wonderful new geography program!
