Description

This activity; Our Earth – a Map – Book 1; introduces the Child to aspects that indicate various positions on the Earth for example:

Whenever these words are used, the Child will instinctively know which part of the world is being described.  The booklet explains how the Earth continuously moves in two directions, around the Sun.  This discussion references the time and seasons, which the Child has already worked with; and therefore finds familiar; easily aligning themselves to this activity.

Features of Our Earth – a Map – Book 1:

• the direct objective is to introduce the Child to;
  • the correct terminology of the various geographical points of interest
• indirectly, the Child;
  • is introduced to the aspects that cause the seasons and time to change
  • gains an understanding
    • of the immensity of the world
    • that the World is moving around the Sun
    • of how the movement of the world, affects the seasonal changes
• this activity forms part of the Montessori curriculum support material

Contents of Our Earth – a Map – Book 1:

• 20 page booklet, with illustrations and definitions
• definition cards;
  • 10 with a missing word
  • 10 control cards including the missing word
• 3-part cards
  • 10 labelled, control cards
  • 10 mute cards with separate labels
• all stored in an A6 transparent plastic envelope

Sizes:

• Booklet – 11.5cm x 9.5cm / 4½” x 3¾”)
• Definition Cards – 8cm x 8cm / (3″ x 3″)
• Control Card – 13.5cm x 9cm / (5¼” x 3½”)
• Plastic Envelope –  18cm x 13cm x 2cm / (7″ x 5″ x 1″)

Further Reading and Resources:

Tropic of Capricorn – Brittanica