Geography I Lesson Plans

Memoria Press Geography may be no-frills, but it's a high-quality geography program. The maps are detailed enough for high school students yet also simple enough for elementary kids (an impressive feat). The books are black & white with plenty of fill-in-the-blank exercises to test kids' knowledge. Comb binding. This program is not religious. ~Sara

GEOG 1 and 2 are typically used in upper elementary/middle school. GEOG 3 is typically used in high school.

GEOGRAPHY I covers the Middle East, North Africa, the Mediterranean, Central Europe, the U.K., Scandinavia, and Eastern Europe.

• The Student Text highlights “recorded history, including the Bible,” with brief discussions of the religions that influence this region.
• The Student Workbook shows outline maps, plus lists of countries to write on the maps. Section 2 has matching lists of countries/capitals for the regions listed. Section 3 shows maps at the bottom with capitals listed at the top, and students write in the corresponding countries. Section 4 is similar, but students write both the capitals and countries in the blanks. In the back, students are given a list of all 54 countries in alphabetical order and asked to list the capitals of each. 43pp.
• The Teacher Guide includes a set of the same blank student pages as section 1 (now labeled as quizzes) listed above, plus answer keys to the maps and lists. The Tests are the same as in section 3 listed above. 5 units and 29 lessons. 83pp.
• Flashcards are used with Geography I, II, and III. These are optional, but they do add a fun hands-on element for your students.
• Geography I Review is a condensed course that can be added to Geography II for a complete world geography option. Answer Key sold separately.
• United States Review is a condensed course that can be added as well. Answer Key sold separately.

GEOGRAPHY II covers Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas.

• In the Student Text, each broad unit is introduced with information about the terrain, climate, people, and language. The lessons then go into detail about narrower areas, such as the Horn of Africa and the Zambezi River region of sub-Saharan Africa. A large map shows students where oceans and rivers are located as well as political boundaries. Important features/events are highlighted, like Victoria Falls near the Zambia/Zimbabwe border and the Rwandan genocide. Facts are shown in a table format and the narratives are understandable for students.
• The Student Workbook includes activities like labeling maps and writing out the countries and capitals of each. Some pages have word banks (lists) for students to use, while others don’t rely on any clues. Students have to remember some facts about each of the main regions and countries within. 103 pp.
• The Teacher Guide includes answers to all the map activities in the Student Workbook as well as blank test forms and answers. Tests closely follow the format of the workbook exercises, with plenty of fill-in-the-blanks and labeling.
• Flashcards are used with Geography I, II, and III. These are optional, but they do add a fun hands-on element for your students.

GEOGRAPHY III is a comprehensive world history course for high school students.

• The Student Text includes 9 units covering all content from GEOG I & 2.
• The Student Workbook has maps to label as well as assignments to draw each continent freehand. 121pp.
• The Teacher Guide includes all answers, reproducible maps, unit tests, and test answers.
• Flashcards are used with Geography I, II, and III. These are optional, but they do add a fun hands-on element for your students.