WHERE IN THE WORLD AM I? ACTIVITY BOOK
The Where in the World Am I? Project is a 8-page activity book and slideshow combination. This is a classic way to introduce, reiterate, and review some of the basics about where we are in the big wide world. Discover where you are in the galaxy, solar system, planet, continent, country, state, and all the way back home. What an excellent way to take a tried and true project geared for younger learners and make it accessible for older students.
This activity book can be used with multiple children and larger groups. It was created to accommodate a large coop class made up of a wide range of aged students. Using the slideshow with the booklet makes for an educational exploration.
*Teachers: To download the PowerPoint version of this slideshow and printable, “Where in the World” activity book, check out this pack!
WHERE IN THE WORLD AM I? SLIDESHOW
This slideshow is meant to be used with the “Where in the World am I?” booklet that can be downloaded below. The slideshow will walk you and your child through from the galaxy, solar system, planet, continent, country, state, and all the way to your home! Throughout the booklet you will find facts about the world we live in. Discover the three types of galaxies and review the 7 continents in this fun activity book!
WHERE IN THE WORLD AM I? BOOKLET
Take a look at this 8-page activity book! What a great unit study for all the kiddos! God created more than just the town we live in or even the state we reside in. Discover where you live in this great BIG WORLD! Check out how we use this booklet to explore our galaxy, solar system, planet, continent, country, and state! Download your own copy below!
Title Page
This will be the first page of your Where in the World am I? booklet. There is a place at the bottom for children to write their name. I find this especially important when dealing with a coop class. There is always someone leaving their booklet behind!
Page 2: Galaxy
We start out in the Milky Way Galaxy. The Milky Way galaxy is a spiral galaxy. I encourage my students to highlight the area over where our solar system is located. We discuss how our sun, which is a medium sized star, is only one star out of countless others in the galaxy.
Page 3: Solar System
Moving closer into home, we find ourselves in our solar system. The sun in the center with the 8 planets orbiting around it. We take a chance to talk about the inner planets and outer planets. Fun stuff! The kids color in the planets’ features, however, the Earth is a definite!
Page 4: Planet
Let’s travel to the 3rd planet from the sun… Earth! The first verse of the Bible says, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” This is home for us. Land and big blue oceans cover this great planet. We discuss the amount of water on the Earth and its forms.
Page 5: Continent
Now on the planet we have 7 continents. This is a perfect opportunity to review them with your student. Encourage them to color their continent- North America!
Page 6: Country
Once you zoom in closer, we locate our country and color it in. The bulk of the United States is nestled in between Canada and Mexico. Don’t forget to find and color Alaska also!
Page 7: State
Home isn’t that far away! Find your state and color it.
Page 8: Home
This is a great opportunity to go over your address with your younger kids. For your older students, this affords you a chance to discuss the counties, cities, communities, and different types of homes.
Food for thought...
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