Every Bed of Roses: History, Geography Science for 2015

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Our topic of the week is Exploring Our World: Social Studies and more Science---includes history, geography, world cultures, worldview, biology, botany, geology, etc., etc., etc.

In last weeks post I shared our Science plans for 2015 so this week I shall share about History and Geography.

History.
"In history, a great volume is unrolled for our instruction,
drawing the materials of future wisdom
from the past errors and infirmities of mankind."
Edmund Burke

This year we will continue reading Story of The World Volume One and using the Activity Guide which goes alongside it.

I will also be consulting Home's Cool and choosing books from the Sonlight curriculum to read out loud from this list Sonlight Books arranged by the well trained mind 4 year cycles

"But living history books — even historical fiction — capture the imagination while informing the mind. The reader soaks in the the facts of history in a natural and enjoyable way that forms a much stronger base of understanding than rote memorization."- Jimmie Lanely

Geography
We will continue with incidental geography. This will happen during our history lessons. As we read about historical happenings I shall point to the areas on the map to encourage familiarity.

I haven't decided yet upon a resource to use. Here are a few I'm contemplating using

I think we may continue using Expedition Earth: A Journey through God's World.

I would like to also complete Trail Guide to World Geography This particular package is my all time favourite.

I saw a review on Wonder Maps and really like the look of this program. Have any of you used it or seen it ?

This year I want to learn more about a Charlotte Mason approach and enjoyed reading Jimmey's post: Teaching Geography Without Buying a Curriculum

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