Mapping the World With Art
When used along with the other resources in our World Geography guide, Mapping the World With Art is a wonderful way to experience and learn the geography of the world! This curriculum is in 3 parts:
1) Part 1Â contains 30 short history lessons. Each lesson is one double-sided page. The lessons start with the beginnings of cartography in ancient Greece, and end with the official discovery of Antarctica in the 1800s.
2) Part 2Â contains the drawing lessons. The drawing lessons are based on the themes of the history lessons. Each drawing lesson has step-by-step pictures that guide the student as they draw an area of the world from scratch (starting with nothing but a blank piece of paper).
This method of learning is absolutely ideal for kinetic learners, but we have found it extremely effective for all types of learners.
The drawing lessons progress in such a way that later drawings incorporate earlier ones. For example, in one of the first lessons you learn to draw the Nile River. Later, when you draw Africa, you already know how to draw the Nile. The drawing lessons tend to stay away from political boundaries, although some could not be avoided (France and Spain, for example).
3) Part 3 contains extra activities and worksheets that go with the history lessons and/or the drawing lessons. Activities include…
- Extra worksheets for practicing what was learned in the drawing lessons
- Board games
- Crafts such as making simple navigational instruments
- Art projects (about maps) using paint or colored pencils.
More about this product:
In addition to the printed drawing lessons, Ellen has recorded (in her basement workshop) videos of each drawing lesson. These helpful video lessons clearly demonstrate each step of the drawing process, making them an excellent supplement to the program.
Note: Students will still need the printed version of the lessons to refer to as they sketch and label. When you purchase Mapping the World With Art from us, a “free-access” coupon will be shipped with your book. This coupon can be redeemed for 100% off the VIDEO E-COURSE at ellenjmchenry.com.
