Do your kids enjoy learning what life is like for kids in other parts of the world? This set of 11 resources introduces them to the geography of more than 50 countries as well as introducing them to some of the many types of homes, holidays, types of money, and musical instruments in various nations. A bonus unit includes Christmas foods from around the world! See a preview of each title at the links below.<\/p>\n
Draw and Explore Social Studies: Homes Around the World<\/a>:<\/strong> The Draw and Explore Social Studies series is a great way to combine art and social studies. A short description of ten different types of homes from around the world is given. Each is followed by an image of the home on a grid. Next, students can do one or all of the assignments that follow. They can draw half of the image in a grid that shows the left half of the picture, half of the image in a grid that shows the right half of the picture, or the entire image on an empty grid. This makes the unit completely flexible for both left-handed and right-handed students. Ten review questions and an answer key are also included. Types of homes included are the chickee (Seminole), Dutch floating home, tukul (Ethiopia), goahti (Sami), izba (Russia), Lake Titicaca reed house (Uru), pueblo, Tudor (English), Viking longhouse, and yurt (Mongol). 31 pages total.<\/p>\n Draw and Explore Social Studies: Coins Around the World<\/a>:<\/strong> The Draw and Explore Social Studies series is a great way to combine art and social studies. A short description of ten different coins from around the world, past and present, is given. Each is followed by an image of the coin on a grid. Next, students can do one or all of the assignments that follow. They can draw half of the image in a grid that shows the left half of the picture, half of the image in a grid that shows the right half of the picture, or the entire image on an empty grid. This makes the unit completely flexible for both left-handed and right-handed students. Ten review questions and an answer key are also included. Coins from Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America are included as well as the euro. 31 pages total.<\/p>\n Draw and Explore Social Studies: Christmas Foods Around the World<\/a>:<\/strong> The Draw and Explore Social Studies series is a great way to combine art and social studies. A short description of ten different foods associated with Christmas celebrations is given. Each is followed by an image of the food or meal on a grid. Next, students can do one or all of the assignments that follow. They can draw half of the image in a grid that shows the left half of the picture, half of the image in a grid that shows the right half of the picture, or the entire image on an empty grid. This makes the unit completely flexible for both left-handed and right-handed students. Ten review questions and an answer key are also included. Foods included are b\u00fbche de No\u00ebl, chapattis and nyama choma, Christmas cake, kahk, puto bumb\u00f3ng, kutya, rabanada, roast turkey and vegetables, stollen, and Three Kings Cake. 31 pages total.<\/p>\n Draw and Explore Social Studies: Musical Instruments Around the World<\/a>:<\/strong> The Draw and Explore Social Studies series is a great way to combine art and social studies. A short description of ten different musical instruments from around the world is given. Each is followed by an image of the instrument on a grid. Next, students can do one or all of the assignments that follow. They can draw half of the image in a grid that shows the left half of the picture, half of the image in a grid that shows the right half of the picture, or the entire image on an empty grid. This makes the unit completely flexible for both left-handed and right-handed students. Ten review questions and an answer key are also included. Musical instruments included are the balalaika, crwth, gandingan, Hulusi, khene, kokle, pandeiro, saron, thavil, and volynka. 31 pages total.<\/p>\n Musical Instruments From Around the World Coloring Book<\/a>:<\/strong> Introduce students to 45 musical instruments from around the world with this fun coloring book. They\u2019ll learn about instruments such as the accordion, alboka, bouzouki, celempung, sarod, zaqq, and much more. The Musical Instruments From Around the World Coloring Book includes traceable copywork on every page. It\u2019s a great way to work some handwriting, music, and social studies into your day. 48 pages total. Two levels are available, Levels B and C. Ages 5-10.<\/p>\n Homes Around the World Notebooking Journal<\/a>:<\/strong> With the Homes Around the World Notebooking Journal, students can learn about 40 different types of homes from around the world, both past and present. They can learn about what building materials are\/were used in each one, what parts of the world it is\/was found in, what its advantages or disadvantages are\/were, and other interesting facts. 43 pages total. Ages 8-13.<\/p>\n Foods Around the World Notebooking Journal<\/a>:<\/strong> With the Foods Around the World Notebooking Journal, students have the opportunity to learn about 75 foods from around the world, from amok trey and baleada to wiener schnitzel and yakgwa. Space is given to record what countries each is common in, what its main ingredients are, how it is made, and what kind of flavor it has. 78 pages total. Ages 8-13.<\/p>\n Musical Instruments Around the World Notebooking Journal<\/a>:<\/strong> With the Musical Instruments Around the World Notebooking Journal, students have the opportunity to investigate 100 musical instruments from numerous countries and six continents. From the alboka, alphorn, and angklung to the xylophone, yueqin, and zaqq, students can record the instrument family, country of origin, and other facts about each instrument. Each notebooking page includes a picture of the instrument that can be colored if desired. 103 pages total. Ages 8-13.<\/p>\n Types of Money Around the World Notebooking Journal<\/strong><\/a>: With the Types of Money Around the World Notebooking Journal, students have a chance to discover 75 different kinds of money as well as a little about the history of the countries that used them. They can research and record key information about each type of money such as what country\/countries it is\/was used in, if it is still in use, if it is a coin or paper currency, a famous person or national symbols that has appeared on it, other interesting facts, and more. They can also draw or cut and paste a picture of it. 78 pages total.<\/p>\n Writing Prompts About Holidays Around the World<\/a>:<\/strong> Your community is having a day of games and good food to celebrate Waitangi Day. What are some of the games you play? What food do you eat? What is your favorite part of the day? Spark a story in your child\u2019s imagination today! This writing prompt pack has 10 writing prompts with themed notebooking pages to capture your child\u2019s story. Each prompt focuses on a different holiday. Holidays included are Waitangi Day, International Women\u2019s Day, World Water Day, Anzac Day, Victoria Day, World Oceans Day, Canada Day, Bastille Day, International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, and Boxing Day. A short explanation of each holiday is also included. 24 pages total. Ages 8-12.<\/p>\n