Around the Globe: Elementary Geography | Recurring
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
👉 This class is perfect for any elementary student who wants to explore new countries. ✨ Each week is a stand-alone class, so you can join anytime. There are 38 countries to explore! C L A S S R O U T I N E : 🧭 COUNTRY OVERVIEW (15 minutes): Basic facts including map, capital, flag, language, and currency. 📚 TEACHER READ ALOUD (10 minutes): Read a story about the country to bring it to life. 🛕 LANDMARKS (20 minutes): Discuss interesting landmarks, such as famous buildings, towers, mountains or waterfalls. ❓ GUESSING GAME (10 minutes): Play a fun guessing game to learn even more! In this fun & engaging elementary geography class, we’ll explore the map, flag, language, money & landmarks of a different country each week. Worksheets, stories & guessing games make new places come alive. Join us for an interactive, fast-paced international adventure! C L A S S S C H E D U L E: 🌎 Week of November 18, 2024: India 🦃 Week of November 25, 2024: NO CLASS THANKSGIVING WEEK 🌎 Week of December 2, 2024: Canada 🌎 Week of December 9, 2024: Chile 🌎 Week of December 16, 2024: Scotland ⛄ Week of December 23, 2024: NO CLASS WINTER BREAK ⛄ Week of December 30, 2024: NO CLASS WINTER BREAK 🌎 Week of January 6, 2025: Zambia 🌎 Week of January 13, 2025: Puerto Rico 🌎 Week of January 20, 2025: Ireland 🌎 Week of January 27, 2025: New Zealand T E A C H I N G S T Y L E: ⭐ My teaching style is warm, friendly & conversational. ⭐ Students are encouraged to interact with me & each other. ⭐ Class content is a PowerPoint presentation with photos, video clips & book images. ⭐ Educational worksheets are provided to assist with lesson retention. ⭐ Classroom rules: Be nice, raise your hand & have fun! 👉🐘🐬🐧 Check out my "Animal Adventures" ongoing zoology class to discover a new animal each week! 3 8 C O U N T R I E S: 1. France 2. Australia 3. India 4. Canada 5. Chile 6. Scotland 7. Zambia 8. Puerto Rico 9. Ireland 10. New Zealand 11. Egypt 12. Antarctica 13. Japan 14. United States 15. Brazil 16. Italy 17. Mexico 18. England 19. Greece 20. Peru 21. Tanzania 22. Spain 23. Thailand 24. Finland 25. Germany 26. China 27. Denmark 28. Argentina 29. Nepal 30. Morocco 31. Costa Rica 32. Sweden 33. South Korea 34. Colombia 35. Iceland 36. Kenya 37. Jamaica 38. Norway
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the flag, language and interesting landmarks of each country.
Students will learn geography concepts, such as continents and looking at a map.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
It is helpful for learners to know how to mute and unmute their microphones during class. They should also be able to write simple words and numbers by copying them from the screen to a worksheet.
Supply List
After you enroll, you will find the worksheets in the Classroom Tab, attached to the “Welcome Message.” They are optional, but most learners enjoy them. 🌏 Map Worksheet 🚩 Flag Coloring Page 🛕 Landmarks Worksheet ✍ Crayons, Pencils or Markers
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Indiana University
Bachelor's Degree from University of Wisconsin - Madison
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I have been successfully teaching on Outschool since May 2020. Reviews for my geography classes include:
"My daughter waits impatiently every week for her geography class! She loves the stories and facts she learns and loves to share them with her friends and family. Miss Lizzie has designed a fun and engaging class of stories, sharing and learning!"
“If I could, I would give Miss Lizzie a 10-star rating for the quality of the materials presented, her dedication, her patience, and her skillful student engagement. Highly recommend!”
“Miss Lizzie is a wonderfully engaging teacher. The content was detailed and organized. I appreciate her enthusiasm and ability to adapt when needed. We will take more classes with Miss Lizzie!”
“My child was simply absorbed in the class. The class is so engaging and informative! Ms. Lizzie teaches in a playful way. That’s what is the most valuable. They learn a lot and think they play.”
Reviews
Live Group Class
$16
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 173 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-8
1-6 learners per class