Around the World in 26 Letters
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Would you like to have fun while learning about the countries of the world?
To make world geography more meaningful and memorable, we will visit one country per letter of the alphabet. Locate the country on a world map, color the flag, watch YouTube clips, cook an ethnic meal, create an ethnic craft, read a book about the country, and more!
Take the guesswork out of your travel plans! I have all the maps, recipes, craft ideas, video clips, etc. that you will need. Sit back and relax and join us on our journey as we explore the world! No passports or plane tickets required!
How to Follow This Itinerary
1) There is at least one country per letter of the alphabet. You can start with A and work your way down through each country. (Some letters have additional options, so you can choose which country you would like to "visit.")
2) Try the globe-spinning method. Each week one person takes a turn closing his/her eyes and spinning a globe around while holding a finger to the globe. When the globe stops, look at what country your finger lands on. That will be the country that you "visit" that week. (My children are especially fond of this method.)
3) Select a country each week that relates to your interests, what you're studying, and/or your heritage.
Your Itinerary: The Countries We Will Visit
How many countries are in the world?
That depends on your political agenda! The US State Department recognizes 194 independent countries around the world, but it does not include Taiwan.
Can you name the top 5 largest cities in the world?
As of 2010 they were:
1. Tokyo, Japan - 32,450,000
2. Seóul, South Korea - 20,550,000
3. Mexico City, Mexico - 20,450,000
4. New York City, USA - 19,750,000
5. Mumbai, India - 19,200,000
More ideas to make world geography fun
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