Around the World With Ms. Wilson!
In this 3 week class students will have a chance to learn about the 7 continents and the oceans as well as landmarks and map skills.
Jessica Wilson
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(95)
What's included
9 live meetings
8 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this class, we will travel around the world. The students will be able to learn about different continents and oceans. We will learn basic facts about each country; what famous landmarks are, what the land is like, what animals you may see, what countries are on the continent... This course will also cover briefly how to read maps and their tools such as legends, compasses, scales and latitude, and longitude. This is intended to be an introductory course for young learners to start to envision the world they live in. Each student will be provided with a printable Travel Guide where they can read (reading comprehension!) facts. They will also have access to a printable Travel Journal where they can show what they have learned in class and through reading. Students will also complete a small project and present it at the end. The projects will be chosen from one of the following: 1. Make a mobile representing the continents and oceans 2. Draw a map and animate it (present facts) 3. Write a short story/ letter about or to someone who lives on a different continent 4. Create a travel scrapbook 5. Edible map of the world This will be a 9 day class. Day 1: Introduction to landmarks, maps and continents Day 2: North America Day 3: South America Day 4: Europe Day 5: Asia Day 6: Africa Day 7: Australia Day 8: Antarctica and the Oceans Day 9: Review and practice the continents. Present projects.
Learning Goals
Students will have learn about the continents and oceans. They will also be introduced to the concept of reading and creating maps. This course will incorporate Social Studies and Reading Comprehension skills.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There may be some religious landmarks mentioned. For instance, we will briefly mention the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro as a prominent landmark or the Vatican in Rome. We will not go into any of the religions but there may be mention of the prominent landmarks.
Supply List
Printer (to print Travel Guide and Travel Journal)- Or a notebook for them to keep a travel journal in Any supplies that are needed for the students chosen project
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2019
4.9
95reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Southern Utah University
Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University- Idaho
I love history and geography. I find other cultures and places fascinating. I love that every place has a story to tell. This course is a fun way to introduce our world to your students. I also have a minor in history and have worked in the Elementary school setting for several years.
Reviews
Live Group Class
$153
for 9 classes3x per week, 3 weeks
55 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
3-6 learners per class
