| When | Wednesday 11:15-12:00 |
| Teacher Name | CarynJohnson |
| Target Age Range | 8 - None |
| General Grade Level | Upper Elementary |
| Ability Level | Introductory |
| Skill Requirements/Prerequisites | Need to be able to listen to instructions, work hands-on in small collaborative teams, participate in discussions, be willing to contribute to both the group work and the cleanup. Helpful if participants are EITHER independent readers or have a good memory for the sounds of unusual words (there will be LOTS of new vocabulary!) |
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| Family Provided Materials | A blank book for drawing maps (at least 8.5x11 -- but larger would be better. 11x14 would be excellent); a ruler with both inches and cm; a 3-ring binder |
| Instructor Provided Materials | Maps, atlases, globes, clay, cardboard, papier mache, additional measuring equipment |
| Study Group Style | Lecture, Discussion, Activity |
| Description | We will study world geography (and bathymetry) by exploring and researching in maps, atlases, puzzles, books such as "The Earth From Above," and inflatable globes. We'll show what we've learned by building models with clay, cardboard, papier mache, and creating our own maps, posters, and displays. Some sessions will take us outdoors to measure and map our local environment. |