GEOGRAPHY (Place and Space)
We choose a country a month and explore the culture, language and interesting facts.
We also explore countries/biomes through literature.
Resources
- Green Lane Diary
- Books from the library
- Atlas, maps
Geography proposed timetable
- monthly hikes
- ongoing - exploring environment, maps and landforms.
- incorporation of environmental principles in daily life - recycling, reusing, repairing, living sustainably.
- participation in the Green Cross diary
- working our way around the world (little travellers style)
HISTORY (Time)
As we work our way around the world, we include a few interesting, relevant historic facts.
I plan to explore the history of the Olympics and the city of London as it will be in the media; as well as introduce Australian history in 2012.
Resources
- Books from the library
- Queensland Science Museum
- Martime Museum
- enchantedlearning.com
- NLA.gov.au
- NASA.gov
