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Posted: Aug 18 2007 at 7:09am | IP Logged Quote Erin
My dc are interested in geography and mapping skills and yet I really lack resources and more importantly confidence in this area (not too sure why)

I purchased Cindy Wiggers, Ultimate Guide to Geography, it is a good book, dh really likes it. But the truth is I am tired, I am at the point of just wanting something that teaches without me having to do too much prep. I want them to be able to do a 'geography bee' type quiz and have a reasonable chance of answering some questions.

I particularly want something for my 8th grader who is keen to learn more in this area. It would of course be great if I could use said resource with the younger ones also.

Of course I want said book to be interesting, not dry Am I being too difficult? Do you have any suggestions?

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Posted: Aug 18 2007 at 11:37am | IP Logged Quote MichelleW
Well, this year we will be using the Trail Guide to US Geography (I know is a Trail Guide to World Geography as well). It looks good, like what you are describing. However, since we haven't actually tested it yet I can't really recommend it. But, I can tell you what it looks like:

Each day there are two questions for the kids to look up in an atlas. They are quickies, but keep the subject and methods in front of them. Once a week there is a more in depth, extensive mapping and optional activity (ies). THe book is written for 3 levels which cover (I think about 3rd grade to 12th).

This book is really heavy on the mapping/facts, so I plan to use it with both picture and chapter books to get a more human feel for the location.


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Posted: Aug 18 2007 at 4:34pm | IP Logged Quote Erin
I have just had an interesting resource brought to my attention by a friend, World Physcial Geography published by GeoMatters, it is for the older child 6th-highschool. Is anyone familiar with it?

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