World Geography

Draw the World

Use this tutorial to learn to draw the world. You need to learn the labels as well.

Mister Jokela's Video on how to draw the world. You should practice drawing the world multiple times as homework.

Ready for the quiz on drawing the world? Check out these links, below for some extra challenges:

• Review (or Learn) the states of the USA

• See photos of all 50 states

• Explore National Geographic for Kids

Learn Countries of the World

Seterra Online Map Games Choose a region to learn.

Japan

On your free time, you could draw and label or color and label the parts of a Japanese castle or Samurai warrior:

Diagram of Samurai Warrior's armor

Learn to say some basic words in Japanese:

• https://www.transparent.com/learn-japanese/phrases.html

Video: David Attenborough "Satoyama: Japan's Secret Water Gardens"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iy6qRjgTyT0

Video Introduction to the geography of Japan:

Video about carp that clean the water in Japan:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THcKJpXwqVM

Video: Mr. Jokela teaches how to draw Japan:

Learn the Countries of Asia:

https://online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3167

Asia Historical Fiction

List of Asia Historical Fiction Books that are recommended. Several are on Tales 2 Go. (See King Library Website, linked under Useful Links on this website.) On Tales 2 Go we can have unlimited people listen to the same book.

Oratorical Festival

Oratorical Festival

Here is a list of some recommended poems by African American poets. This list made by Longfellow teacher Patrick Collins.

Here is a link to the Poetry Foundation, with many many poems available.

Here is a link to some famous speeches.

More Speeches online from Willard Library

King Library's Poetry Experience

China

Video on How to Draw a Yurt

Study Ten Facts about the Mongols

Draw China: View Mr. Jokela's Tutorial here

Learn the Countries of Asia with this Online Quiz from Seterra

Preview Chapter 20 Video Screencast

Poetry

Maya Angelou's 10 Rules for Success, Video with clips of interviews with writer Maya Angelou

Here is a copy of Maya Angelou's poem "Caged Bird"

Africa

West Africa narrative writing:

World's Toughest Jobs Video: Salt Miner and Sahara Caravan Trader

List of Arabic names

Common baby names in Mali, West Africa

Websites for learning the countries of Africa

Practice naming the countries of Africa using this quiz: Ducksters Africa Quiz

I like this one because it focuses on the larger countries and does not include the tiny island countries.

Learn the countries of Africa by watching this video: Counties of Africa: Rap with images

This is kind of low-tech but I like the way the images demonstrate the diversity of peoples of Africa.

You can also get ideas about how to memorize from this kid, Amar. Learn with Amar: Africa

The video is long and rather slow. BUT, notice how he uses known landmarks he knows to build his knowledge. If you watch it, it will help you!

SETERRA

This quiz is good too but it includes some tiny island countries that are hard.

Here is another online quiz. This one expects speed: "You don't know Africa"

Map of Africa

Here is a filled in map of Africa for you to study from.

Islam

Learn about the Five Pillars of Islam:

Video of two British boys and the Five Pillars of Islam

Learn about Ramadan:

Article from National Geographic for Kids on Ramadan

The Middle East:

Here are some extra resources to supplement our study of the Middle East:

Read this article about CAMEL genes

Here are two geography quizzes. Expand your knowledge--some of these place names we are learning and some are new for you:

Middle East Bodies of Water

Countries of the Middle East

Thank You M'am

Audio Version of the story

Medieval Monologue--Middle Ages in Europe

Students will research a job/trade/role/profession from the Middle Ages, then write a poem from that character's point of view.

List of Jobs of the Middle Ages

BBC Bitesize medieval Europe--This website has info on jobs, life in a castle, life in a town, and life of a peasant. Click on the page numbers.

Mr. Donn's Medieval Europe Website--This website has lots of ads, but I have used it many times since it's reliable and meant for kids.

Good List of Names

Some Names of the Middle Ages

Videos of Life in the Middle Ages

Video Life in the Middle Ages: The Doctor

Video Life in the Middle Ages: The Serf

Video Life in the Middle Ages: The Knight

Video Life in the Middle Ages: The Merchant

Video Life in the Middle Ages: The Noble

Try my Webjets Digital Bulletin Board for the same info as below, on Medieval Resources: Castles and Illuminated Manuscripts

Illuminated Manuscript

Before doing a letter coloring page, you must read about Illuminated Manuscripts:

Khan Academy Page on Illuminated Manuscripts

Read the section titled "How were manuscripts made?" Be ready to answer the question: What were the four jobs involved in creating a manuscript?

A Castle

To draw a castle, use a book or one of these websites to learn about the parts of a castle and what their uses. Be ready to answer the question: What are four parts of a castle and what was their purpose?

Diagram of the Parts of a Castle

Collection of videos about castles

Learning about Europe Geography

Quizlet on Physical Europe Made by Ms Hoppe

Quizlet Made by Ms. Hoppe about Europe Political Map. Use this tool on the "Learn" mode so that the questions come up first with the image.

Learn the countries of Europe online quiz from Seterra Online

Learn the countries of Europe with a kid from India named Amar

Learn the Countries of Europe with mnemonic devices--little stories, words and tricks that will help you remember it.

Climate Change - What can kids do?

Five videos on Local Animals in need of protection, from Berkeleyside

Local Creek Finder (Scroll Down)

Save the Bay

What Can Kids Do From National Geographic

What Can Kids Do from The American Museum of Natural History

Renaissance in Europe

Chapter 28 The Renaissance Begins-- Text of the Chapter is here

Quizlet on Ch. 28 The Renaissance Begins-- Use this to study for the test

Draw with Perspective--Here are some tutorials on how to draw using perspective. Have a pencil, paper and a ruler ready.

Simple Drawing-- Draw a large box with perspective.

Draw a room using basic perspective

Draw a city street with one point perspective

The Maya

Mayan Writing--Use these sites to help you draw a Mayan Glyph

Mayan Glyphs for everyday Mayan ideas

How to combine syllables to write in Mayan

Some Mayan Words --Scroll down to see more

More Information about Mayan Glyphs and the sounds they make

An Activity for Mayan Writing--Has good background info to understand Mayan writing.

Understand the Maya Codices This is an encyclopedia page

Other Resources on the Maya

Draw Central America tutorial (starring Ms. Hoppe!!!)

Here is a link to a quiz on the countries of North America (including Central America)

Here is a link to a quiz on the countries of South America

Ancient Maya 101 Short video introduction, from National Geographic

The Ancient Maya in Time and Space--Read about the religion of the Maya

Cenote--Check out this wikipedia article explaining what a cenote is.

Foods of the Americas

Mayan Food Click for ideas about the ancient Mayan diet.

Aztec Food Click for ideas about the ancient Aztec diet.

Inca Food Click for ideas about the Inca diet.

Achievements of the Maya, Aztec, and Inca Ch. 27

Use this link to see History Alive Chapter 27.

For Achievements of the Inca HW, use the above link and scroll down to 27.4, p. 306-307

South America Map

Learn the countries of South America Here

Cesar Chavez

Read a short biography of Cesar Chavez here, then take the 10 question quiz.

The Civilizations of the Americas

Draw Central America tutorial (starring Ms. Hoppe!!!)

Here is a link to a quiz on the countries of North America (including Central America)

Here is a link to a quiz on the countries of South America

Ancient Maya 101 Short video introduction, from National Geographic

The Ancient Maya in Time and Space--Read about the religion of the Maya

Cenote--Check out this wikipedia article explaining what a cenote is.

Chapter 23 The Maya -- Here is the text of Chapter 23 The Maya. Some images are slightly different but the text is exactly the same.

Links for the Americas Menu:

Maya Codex--Make a Book With Mayan Writing

Mayan Glyphs for everyday Mayan ideas

How to combine syllables to write in Mayan

Some Mayan Words --Scroll down to see more

More Information about Mayan Glyphs and the sounds they make

An Activity for Mayan Writing--Has good background info to understand Mayan writing.

Understand the Maya Codices This is an encyclopedia page

Draw Mayan Temple or Inca Suspension Bridge

Draw a Mayan Temple tutorial

Draw a Map

Draw Central America tutorial (starring Ms. Hoppe)

Draw South America tutorial (Starring Ms. Hoppe)

What is a Cenote?

Cenote--Check out this wikipedia article explaining what a cenote is.

Mayan Math

Learn Mayan Numbers

Build a Mayan Temple

Youtube Inspiration for a Mayan Temple from Legos

Learn Counties of Central and South America

Here is a link: Learn the countries of North America (including Central America)

Here is a link: Learn the countries of South America

Japan

How to Draw Japan. Click on this link to watch the tutorial.

Quizlet on Vocabulary of Japan Unit

Here is a PDF of all of the text of Chapter 20 The Influence of Neighboring Cultures on Japan

Here is a PDF of all of the text of Chapter 22 Rise of the Warrior Class in Japan

List of Asia Historical Fiction Books that are recommended. Several are on Tales 2 Go. (See King Library Website, linked under Useful Links on this website.) On Tales 2 Go we can have unlimited people listen to the same book.

Chapter 17 China Develops a New Economy

The text of Chapter 17 Can Be Found Here

Asia

Asia Countries Quiz: Learn the names of the countries of Asia here on Seterra Quiz

Facts of Asia: On this website, you can learn 10 fascinating facts about the Geography of Asia

Draw China: View Mr. Jokela's Tutorial here

Draw an illustration of the Great Wall of China. Use This Tutorial