Let’s Go Geography’s Year 2 is part of a 3-year-cyle in their fabulous Around the World curriculum.
Each year, this curriculum takes students in grades K-8 on a world tour of every inhabited continent, stopping at unique countries along the way.
What is the difference between the 3 years? The biggest difference is the selection of countries. Year 1, Year 2, and Year 3 all explore different world countries as well as a different region of the United States. Since it is so big, the United States is the only country that gets attention every year.
Year 2: What Countries?
Year 2 gives kids an up-close and personal tour of the Continents, US: Pacific NW, US: Mountain West, US: S. Atlantic, Mexico, Honduras, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, the UK: England, France, Ireland, Portugal, Germany, Netherlands, Greece, Uganda, Ethiopia, Egypt, Kenya, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Japan, Israel, Australia.
Whew! Yes, your student(s) will dive into almost 90 different countries & cultures around the world using this 3-year curriculum!
Geography Activities for Every Grade Level
And what do they do along the way?
First, grades K-8 start with the same basic lesson. This lesson includes basic map questions, a color-your-own-flag activity, and lots of photos and short video clips. Also some fun facts.
After they experience the sights and sounds of a place, then they branch out with age-appropriate follow-up:
Grades K-2 create a simple, fun craft on the lesson’s theme. They can also color the coloring page if they choose.
Grades 3-5 use the information from the lesson to complete a Geography Journal entry. The journal has 2 decorated pages per country with topical blocks and spaces for key information to fill in. They also have a Continent Map Workbook to look a the continent map with greater clarity. And they add an entry to their DIY Geography Glossary.
Lastly, Grades 6-8 have a student book called Continents, Countries, & Cultures. Their journal pages are more detailed than the younger grades, allowing them to create their very own Geography Atlas by the end of the year. They are required to research outside of the lesson with the internet and books or an atlas.
The Jr. High book also includes a Country Map each week that no other grade has. The Country map gives them additional insight into the country’s unique geography, key cities and landmarks, and more.
And of course, Middle School students create a personalized Geography Glossary, too.
What you Need for Year 2
With the Around the World, Year 2 curriculum, you have everything you need for Grades K-2. The only recommended addition is a Geography Passport, simply because kids love them!
You would need to add the Geography Journal 2 for your 3-5th grades.
And/or you would need to add Continents, Countries, & Cultures for your Middle School students in grades 6-8.
Let’s Go Geography’s Year 2 Around the World curriculum. It’s perfect for homeschools, co-ops, and traditional classrooms!
