Around the World With Ms. Wilson! (FLEX)

*This is a FLEX class which means NO live meetings.*

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 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
6. Choose your own project that involves what you love! (approved by teacher)

We will use the video record feature in the classroom to interact, share what we have learned and present our projects.

Interaction:
Student-to-student: Through discussion questions and by sharing our projects
Student-to-course work: Reading, watching videos, project
Student-to-teacher: Discussion questions, feedback on project

This will be a 9 week class. Each Week I will post videos, assignments and discussion topics. I will be available through the classroom or private message if needed for questions or help. 

Week 1: Introduction to landmarks, maps and continents
Week 2: North America
Week 3: South America
Week 4: Europe
Week 5: Asia
Week 6: Africa
Week 7: Australia
Week 8: Antarctica and the Oceans
Week 9: Review and practice the continents. Present projects.