Around the World with Mr. Clark (Ages 6-9)

* Please note, I am not currently listing this class specifically designed for younger students. I am teaching a version of this class designed for kids 10-14. If you have a younger learner, I do accept younger students in that class, I just want you to be aware that the class is designed for a slightly older student. However, I've had lots of 8 and 9 year olds take that class and do just fine. Here's the listing for that class: https://outschool.com/classes/around-the-world-with-mr-clark-A5YGdgnx?usid=Q4WOXRMZ&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link

--

Each week we travel to a new destination. We learn about a new place as if we were planning a trip to that location. What's Mumbai like? What would we want to see in Beijing? Imagine a drive around Iceland. Why are the Danes so happy?

Each week before we "depart for our destination, we start with some basic questions. Is it in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere? The East or West? What's the line that divides the Northern and Southern Hemispheres? What's the line that divides the Eastern and Western Hemispheres? What continent are we going to? What language is predominantly spoken? Are we flying into a large metropolitan area or a remote location? How will we get around? What type of money is used. Do we need a VISA or will a passport be sufficient? What are VISA requirements? What is the culture we are stepping into? What would be good to know before we get there so we don't needlessly offend someone?

What will we want to see while we are there, and why or how have these sites become important? Who are some important figures in the history of this destination? What are natural wonders unique to this area and what wildlife might we expect to see? What is the climate and what should we pack for our hypothetical trip? What are we going to eat? What foods are customary?

Each week as we journey to a new destination, that location makes sense based on where we were the previous week. We might travel to India from England, because of the historic ties between those countries, or from China to Mongolia because of the geographic proximity. If we were going to visit Antarctica, we'd go a place like Argentina the week before as a "launching off point" for Antarctica.

This is an interactive class. Student are invited to participate and make suggestions on what they want to do, see, learn about. I spend a significant amount of time preparing for each class, but we'll do Google searches during class to look up certain things along the way if a student poses a question I don't know the answer to. I am their guide and their leader on our journey around the world.