Loving Geography

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Quick Summary

Geography is one of the most undertaught subjects, but in a world that is increasingly global-minded, where long distance is a thing of the past, it is perhaps one of the most crucial topics for us to understand. The good news is that the study of the earth—its structure and inhabitants—is not only fascinating, but also easy to integrate into your homeschool. In this workshop, you will find a vision for teaching geography, as well as creative, enjoyable ways to enhance your teaching in every subject.

Outline

You will learn:

Why geography is the most fascinating subject you’ll ever teach
What is geography? What’s so important about geography? Why is it so exciting?
How to seamlessly integrate geography into your homeschool
Geography is a natural part of history, literature, science, language, and even math. Here’s how to make the most of every geo-opportunity.
How to use maps, atlases, and hands-on projects
Be inspired by these geography assignments that will blow your mind and stick with you.
What you can do tomorrow
Resources, advice, and how to take the next step.

Audience

Ideal for homeschool parents and teachers of all grade levels. Homeschoolers and non-homeschoolers alike will enjoy this talk.

Formats

This talk can be given as a keynote address, workshop, or interview (30–60 minutes; 45 minutes with a Q&A afterward is ideal). It can also be given as an all-day or half-day seminar. Seminar formats can be customized to meet the needs of your group and cover many more topics.

Handout

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