Where in the USA is...

The boys used their United States flash cards to map out the country. As you can see, the east coast got a little crowded and states didn't quite fit correctly (imagine that) but it was a fun exercise in learning both directions (above, below, between) and geography.

Geography Reading List

The Ambleside Geography Books
Our Secret Power by HW Household
Physical Geography by Geikie
Round the EMpire by Sir George Parkin
Story Behind the Scenery: Oregon Trail; Lewis and Clark; North Cascades; The Santa Fe Trail (this series is mostly pictoral)
Travel Pictures by Ignotus Presbyter

Geography

Charlotte used travel guides or a travel book to learn about geography. The children should be inspired to visit the area they've read about. Note the manners and any descriptions of the people living there.

First mapwork - Have them draw a map of their room.

Before they read a book, look up the location on a map.

In 10-12th grades keep up with newspapers and learn about the regions currently making the news.

Trace maps with tracing paper. If it comes out especially well, cover it with contact paper.

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