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“On Vacation Around the World” (a board game about famous sites around the world)

ellenj2023-10-30T14:17:54-04:00

"On Vacation Around the World"

A board game about famous landmarks around the world.

  Target age group:  7-12 For how many players:  2 to 4 Time required to play:  About half an hour Materials needed:  Color copies of pattern pages, scissors, tape, small tokens, dice Click here to download patterns and instructions...

By ellenjGeography & Maps
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“Mapping the World with Art” printable pages (for those who purchased the paperback)

joakman2016-05-16T22:58:21-04:00

"Mapping the World with Art" printable pages

The following downloads are provided for those of you who purchased a hard copy of this curriculum.  These are color copies that you can print out on your own computer or take to a copy center. (Downloads provide color patterns only, no instructions.)

By joakmanArt, Geography & Maps
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“En Vacances Autour du Monde” (“On Vacation Around the World” in French)

joakman2016-05-16T22:52:39-04:00

"En Vacances Autour du Monde" ("On Vacation Around the World" in French)

  "En Vacances Autour du Monde" ("On Vacation Around the World" in French)

By joakmanFrench, Geography & Maps
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“On Vacation Around the World” (a board game about famous sites around the world)

joakman2019-09-21T14:16:04-04:00

"On Vacation Around the World"

A board game about famous landmarks around the world.

  Target age group:  7-12 For how many players:  2 to 4 Time required to play:  About half an hour Materials needed:  Color copies of pattern pages, scissors, tape, small tokens, dice   Click here to download patterns and instructions...

By joakmanGeography & Maps
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“Viking Voyages”

joakman2016-05-18T15:51:42-04:00

"Viking Voyages"

Purpose of game:

To learn about Viking trade routes (Did you know that the Vikings went east as far as Constantinople and possibly even Baghdad? The Vikings didn't always pillage and raid. When they went east, they went as merchants and established settlements in Asia.)

Target age group:

8-13

Description of game:

Players...

By joakmanGeography & Maps
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“Sail the Seas” (learn the names of oceans and seas)

joakman2016-05-16T23:01:32-04:00

"Sail the Seas"

Purpose of activity:

To learn (or review) the names of major bodies of water.

Description:

This game is for 2-4 players (possibly as many as 6 if you can get everyone around the map) and is played in a manner similar to the card game "Spoons."  Players circulate the...

By joakmanGeography & Maps
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Measuring ocean depth — a simulation activity (ages 10 and up)

joakman2016-05-11T10:06:42-04:00

Measuring ocean depth -- a simulation activity

Measuring ocean depth -- a simulation activity  (ages 10 and up)

By joakmanAnimals, Earth Sciences, Geography & Maps, Oceanography
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Map of Japan Project

joakman2016-05-11T10:24:05-04:00

Map of Japan Project

Purpose of project:

To provide a very basic introduction to the geography of Japan, and also to experiment with the art technique of drawing with a wax that will resist the application of a water-based paint.

Target age group:

Ages 7-11

Description of project:

Students label and color map of Japan. ...

By joakmanGeography & Maps, History/Social Studies, Japan
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China Map Project

joakman2016-05-11T10:24:34-04:00

China Map Project

Purpose of activity:

An introduction to the geography of China

Target age group:

Ages 9-13, but can be used with younger if they have help.

Description of activity:

There are two layers.  The bottom is a colored map with cities and geographical site labeled.  The top layer is a clear transparency...

By joakmanAncient China, Geography & Maps, History/Social Studies
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“The Rock Hopping Game” (a board game about famous large rocks)

joakman2017-07-20T10:00:18-04:00

"The Rock Hopping Game" (a board game about famous large rocks)

Purpose of game:

To have fun learning about some famous rocks around the world and to learn some geography along the way, too.

Target age group:

any age

Time needed:

anywhere from 15 minutes to 45 mintues, depending on number of players and...

By joakmanEarth Sciences, Geography & Maps
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