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Around the World Country Study Classes - This Kid's Life
Dr. Yvonne Crawford
Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(34)
Let's learn about how people live around the world. Students will learn customs & traditions of each country, while getting different stamps in their passport. Students will create a special craft for each country.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
We will learn about one country each lesson. We will start each class by learning different facts about each country including its location, capital, flag, language, and other basic information. We will continue our quest of learning about this country by reading about the country from a child's point of view. We will learn what a normal day for a child is in that country, from what they eat for breakfast to what they do after school. Following this we will look at a short presentation and...
I've lived in and travelled to many countries around the world. I want to share all of the things I've experienced in my life about different countries with your learners. I've created all of the materials for my class myself, with original artwork.
Homework Offered
Additional material is provided for each country, but it is optional.Assessments Offered
Certificates are available upon request.Grades Offered
For each class students will need the pdf that is sent beforehand to be printed. They should also have crayons/markers/color pictures, glue/paste, and scissors for each lesson in addition to the items below: Week of Jan. 7: Japan - Create and decorate a Japanese paper fan (2 popsicle sticks) Week of Jan. 14: Honduras - Create a Scarlet Macaw Week of Jan. 21: Greece - Make a Laurel Wreath (paper plate) Week of Jan. 28: Philippines - Create a Filipino Parol
Learning about countries in general can be a sensitive topic due to differences in religion and different cultures. We will be looking at countries from a secular point of view, making sure to look at the countries from multiple different perspectives around the world.
Students will receive a PDF packet each class with all of the information for class. There are readings and activities for each country, as well as crafts. Also, students are given a PDF with mini-books for each country that they can create as well. The class packet is based on my first-hand accounts, and many primary and secondary sources especially depending on the country. Some of the main sources are: National Geographic National Geographic Kids www.history.com United Nations DW News Google Earth Google Maps Goode's World Atlas BBC Scholastic Books Flagpedia Kids World Travel Guide
Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(34)
Hi everyone! I have taught in person for over 15 years and online for 4 years. I have taught math, social studies, cultural studies, English Literature, ESL, and AP Seminar for learners from 6 years old to adults. I've also taught arts and...
Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
1-8 learners per class
