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.
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