A Child's Geography Vol. 2: Explore the Holy Land (Scratch & Dent)

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Overview

Explore the Holy Land is Volume 2 in Master Book’s A Child’s Geography series. 4th - 8th grade students will learn about the culture and geography of the countries that make up the Holy Land: Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. Written from a biblical worldview, this course also explores the conflicts of faith and crucial differences between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Parents love how it focuses on loving the people of this region and fulfilling the Great Commission.

This copy of the book is slightly worn

A Look Inside

SKU PROMO-M257-8
Manufacturer Master Books
Weight (in lbs) 1.60
Title A Child's Geography
Subtitle Explore the Holy Land
Series A Child's Geography
Volume in Series 2
ISBN 13 9781683442578
Contributors Ann Voskamp, Tonia Peckover
Binding Paperback
Page Count 400
Publisher New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC
Dimensions (in inches) 8 1/2 x 11

Explore the Holy Land offers your student a ticket to an unforgettable adventure through the six countries that make up the Holy Land. While learning the cultures and geography, the course guides your student to love God’s people in each country. Upper elementary students will enjoy engaging activities to help retain what they are learning including: creating recipes unique to the country, writing their own personal prayer to be placed in the Western Wall, researching native animal species, making art, and so much more.

Course Details:

  • Designed for 5th grade level students, able to be used for 4th – 8th grade
  • Scheduled 3 days a week over 36 weeks
  • Full color throughout
  • Hands-on activities for maximum student engagement and retention

Course Objectives:

  • Discover unique geological points of interest and fascinating geographical sites among the countries of Turkey, Israel, Egypt, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
  • Enjoy a photo-filled exploration of the history and the importance of many cities and natural wonders.
  • Explore how technology and innovation is changing desert life and the importance of natural resources to the economies and daily life of those who make the Holy Lands their home.

Course Components:

  • Reading
  • Memory Joggers serve as narration questions or chapter reviews
  • Adventure Challenges to reinforce concepts and aid in information retention
  • Mapping it Out allows students to recreate the map of the area they are studying
  • Travel Logs to record information they want to remember
  • A Tasty Tour offers an option to recreate the cuisine of the culture
  • Bring it Home includes music, simple art projects, suggested reading lists, poetry, and more
  • Go Into All the World helps your family pray for each area studied

Teachers Will Love:

  • Easy to implement schedule of lessons
  • Material lists for activities and recipes
  • 3-hole punched and perforated pages
  • Discipling students with a biblical worldview and focus on the Great Commission

Table of Contents

  • Teacher, Set the Course!
  • Material List
  • Schedule
  • Before Embarking
  • 1. Turkey: Directions to Eden, Please? [part I]
  • 2. Turkey: Directions to Eden, Please? [part II]
  • 3. Turkey: Directions to Eden, Please? [part III]
  • 4. Israel: The Land of Milk and Honey [part I]
  • 5. Israel: Farms in the Desert and the Healthy Dead Sea [part II]
  • 6. Israel: Howdy, Pilgrim! [part III]
  • 7. Egypt: Wearing Egypt [part I]
  • 8. Egypt: Navigating the Nile [part II]
  • 9. Egypt: Digging for Good Dirt [part III]
  • 10. Iraq: Tell-ing the Past! [part I]
  • 11. Iraq: River Ride! [part II]
  • 12. Iraq: Mixing Water and Oil [part III]
  • 13. Saudi Arabia: Migrations, Mecca, and Mosques [part I]
  • 14. Saudi Arabia: Treasures of a Hidden Kingdom [part II]
  • 15. Jordan: The Highway Men Came Riding [part I]
  • 16. Jordan: Rock of Ages [part II]
  • Glossary
  • Scripture Copywork Collection
  • Chapter Review Time
  • Final Exam
  • Answers Keys
  • Reference Maps
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