The Ultimate Self-Paced World Geography Adventure PART 1: Explore 20 Countries!
Welcome to the thrilling world of world geography! Learn about AND experience countries around the world with an interactive self-paced lesson, coloring page, and a recipe to experience the country's culture first hand!
Taylor Wirthlin
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(176)
What's included
20 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentProjects
1-2 hours per week. Students will receive a recipe, coloring page, and link to a Nearpod lesson for each country.Certificate of Completion
I will provide a certificate of completion if requested.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 9
Ready for an adventure that will broaden your horizons and take you on a journey around the world? This is your class. In this self-paced class you'll dive into the geography, history, and culture of various countries, and discover what makes them unique. From the pyramids in Egypt to the sunny beaches of Brazil, every lesson will bring a new destination and a new adventure. So pack your bags, grab your passport, and join us for an amazing journey! WHAT TO EXPECT: Each lesson includes three ways to learn about the country: 🔹A self-paced Nearpod link with informational slides, interactive games, videos, virtual reality and more. 🔹A recipe of a traditional dish from the country. 🔹A coloring page for you to print and color. HOW TO ACCESS LEARNING CONTENT: 🔹If you choose to enroll with weekly payments, you'll gain access to a new lesson each week. 🔹If you choose to pay upfront for all content, you'll have access to all the lessons immediately (the Nearpod lesson links expire after 30 days, therefore I will need to update them as learners move through the lessons. Learners will need to answer the question at the end of each lesson to notify me that they are ready for the next lesson. Once I receive that notification, I will update the Nearpod link within 24 hours so you can access it for the next lesson). 🔹You do NOT need a Nearpod account to access the content. Simply click on the link and add your name (a nickname works too!). 🔹The recipes and coloring pages will be given as a Google Drive link. You'll be able to download them as a PDF or print them. 🔹Each lesson will include an instructional video with a short intro about the country, an explanation of how to use Nearpod, and tips for the recipe for that lesson. 🔹I will be available for any questions about the countries or about accessing the content and will respond within 24hours.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about physical and human geography of 20 different countries. Students will learn about climate, physical features, food, language and more. They'll be able to experience things up close with VR and trying recipes from the countries!
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum20 Lessons
over 20 WeeksLesson 1:
Germany
Students will learn about the geography, culture, landscape, and more of Germany Lesson 2:
Bahamas
Students will learn about the geography, culture, landscape, and more of Bahamas Lesson 3:
Japan
Students will learn about the geography, culture, landscape, and more of Japan Lesson 4:
Bolivia
Students will learn about the geography, culture, landscape, and more of Bolivia Other Details
Parental Guidance
Students will need to be able to handle knifes and use an oven and stove for the recipes (or have help from an adult). You do NOT need a Nearpod account to access the content. Simply click on the link and add your name (a nickname works too!).
Pre-Requisites
Students should be able to handle a knife and use a stove and/or oven for the recipes. Parents can help if they are not able to.
Supply List
Students will get an ingredient list for each recipe in each of the lessons. If there are ingredients not commonly found in a regular grocery store, I will provide links to buy the ingredients online. This is uncommon though. Most of the recipes only use ingredients found in a regular grocery store.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
The information from this class is sourced primarily from National Geographic Kids, worldatlas.com, cia.org, countryreports.com and climatestotravel.com
Joined February, 2021
5.0
176reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
North Carolina Teaching Certificate in Social Studies/History
Hello there! My name is Taylor Wade Wirthlin. As a baby my older sister called me Tay-low. As a kid, friends called me Taytor Tot, and as a teenager on the soccer field, I was T.W. Now students simply call me Mrs. W 🙂
My career in history and geography began right where history itself began; the Middle East! I explored three countries through this area on a college study abroad and man, was I blown away! I declared my college major as history, and the rest, as they say...is history.
CREDENTIALS
✏️ B.A. History Teaching
✏️ Experienced teacher in Utah and North Carolina
✏️ I have traveled to 5 continents, 24 US states, and 11 countries!
✏️ 4+ years teaching online
✏️ TESOL certified
✏️ Certified Nearpod Educator
FUN FACTS
🔆 My home state is famous for some of the best national parks in the country (I loved exploring these as a kid)!
🔆 I spent a summer flying over glaciers while working for an Alaskan tour company
🔆 I have two daughters and both are named after historical figures
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My teaching philosophy is all about making social studies education fun and engaging for students in elementary and middle school. Here are the three important things I focus on:
🔹 First of all, I create a classroom where students can participate and get involved in the learning process. I include lots of interactive activities and discussions to deepen students’ understanding of historical events and concepts. I include plenty of different types of interaction so all types of learners can have fun AND learn!
🔹Secondly, I teach practical skills that students can actually use in their everyday lives. History and geography aren't just about dates and facts. They teach us important lessons that can help us make good decisions, understand different perspectives, and be more empathetic. I teach skills like analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating sources, to teach students to be informed citizens who can handle the complexities of the world.
🔹Finally, I show historical figures, current leaders, and controversial ideas in a balanced way. We explore both strengths and weaknesses of all people instead of just labeling them heroes or villains. I believe we can learn so much more from history when we see people as just that; people! Because we are also just people, we too can accomplish the same amazing things as some of our most revered figures, but we also can make the same mistakes! So let’s learn from them. I take this same approach with our current world. I encourage students to think critically which helps them appreciate how complex human nature can be.
By following these principles, I hope to make history a subject that students love and enjoy, where they can learn valuable skills and become thoughtful and understanding individuals. Sharing my love for history and geography really is my passion. I’d love to have you join my exciting quest to explore the world both past and present.Reviews
Self-Paced Course
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weekly20 pre-recorded lessons
20 weeks of teacher support
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1 year of access to the content
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