Geography
From the creation of the Earth to the work of air and water to human interdependence -- the great story of our planet told through impressionistic lessons, experiments, and charts.
Introduction to Geography
Overview and orientation to the study of geography in the elementary classroom.
Practical Considerations
Experiments, command cards, charts, nomenclature, outline maps, and practical materials for geography study.
Idea of Universe and Creation of Earth
The 1st Great Story: God Who Has No Hands -- the formation of the universe, composition of the Earth, continental drift, and mountain formation.
Nature of the Elements
Attraction and gravity, combining and separating, states of matter -- the fundamental properties of the physical world.
The Sun and the Earth
Rotation, day and night, longitude and latitude, the tilt of the axis, seasons, tropics, climate zones, and the atmosphere.
Work of Air
The wind, global winds, rain and seasonal rain, ocean currents, and wind erosion.
Work of Water
The river, water erosion, the water cycle, spread of vegetation, and people living in different zones.
Human Beings on Earth
Human interdependencies, economic geography, production, consumption, and world trade.
Review of Geography
Synthesis of geography content, aims, and the role of geography in cosmic education.