A couple months back, we hosted a homeschooling guest blogger, Kerry Jones, who shared her strategies for teaching geography to students of all ages.
I recently came across a punchy post from another homeschooling geography maven--Mrs. G--on the Pioneer Woman website. Not sure what the "G" stands for--I doubt it's "geography"-- but Mrs. G sure knows how to write a witty, engaging beat on the topic! I think all--geography buffs and novices, homeschoolers and public schoolers alike--will relate to some element of her experiences and musings. She incorporates some great visuals (see above), along with geography curriculum and resource suggestions, and a literature list. Even more recommendations can be found within the impressively massive comments forum. Thanks Melody C (#40) for the MWW shout-out, and also Mrs. G, for the many referrals to National Geographic materials.
Bonus:
Check out the rest of the Pioneer Woman (PW) homeschooling site for a
refreshing entrée into the world of learning with homestead as home
base. PW sums up her family's decision to homeschool as follows: Lots
of people support our decision to homeschool. Some are quietly guarded.
Others think we're mentally ill. I vacillate between all three myself.
In this week's PW quiz, "Do you homeschool your kids?" I had to vote twice. Once for "I don't have kids." And a second time for "I like coffee ice cream." Both are very true (see my bio).
Sarah Jane
Image courtesy Mrs. G via Pioneer Woman.
In this week's PW quiz, "Do you homeschool your kids?" I had to vote twice. Once for "I don't have kids." And a second time for "I like coffee ice cream." Both are very true (see my bio).
Sarah Jane
Image courtesy Mrs. G via Pioneer Woman.
This sounds like a good way to teach children of all ages.
Fishey101