Our first stop around the world, Africa
3 10 2006We are taking a trip around the world this year, using bits and pieces from several different resources, including Around the World in 180 Days
Today we have had a great time watching this watering hole in Botswana, Africa Webcam. We were able to see an entire herd of elephants watering before it got too dark! There were even several very small babies in the group. They are amazing to watch. Tonight, we had it on and saw a crocodile in the pond. We also got to see the sun come up in Africa before going to bed in Wyoming. The elephants returned as well as wildebeasts, guineas and more. Everyone wants to make the webcam a daily event during our study.
In preparation for our tour we did a little redecorating with maps! I have been amazed at how much time the children have spent discovering since putting these out.
This is actually a shower curtain that I found at Target this summer. I wanted to hang it in the bathroom, but dh thought it was a bit too much. Yesterday, we put it and a white liner on the table. It works pretty well as a tablecloth and is wonderful for spills!
On Saturday, I purchased this new world map which we decided to hang on the wall in the dining/school room. All of the world flags are on the bottom of the map and everyone has enjoyed looking at the differences between them. It was a unanimous decision that Libya has the most boring flag….just a plain green rectangle!
Last week we watched “The African Queen” with Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn. I had never seen this move before so it was a treat for me to watch it for the first time with the children. We all thoroughly enjoyed it and everyone now knows where Lake Victoria is.
Each of the children will be making a book, a report w/ pictures or a poster about an African country of their choice. Slim is doing South Africa; Bubba, Kenya; Anne w/ an “e”, Nigeria; Squeaker and I will be working on Morroco. Everyone will include information about the animals, climate, resources, culture and whatever else they find interesting. We are also including a study of Saints from Africa – St. Augustine, St. Monica and St. Charles Lwanga.
Another week or two in Africa and then on to Australia!
Where did you find the large World Map on the wall? Is it laminated? I’ve been looking for a map just like it.
Thanks!