Today’s Activities
listen/read
Listen to this great book about a boy who had to flee his country because of war. His father buys a map instead of bread. Find out what happens next in “How I Learned about Geography”! After listening to the story write about a time when you used your imagination to help you feel better when you were sad or bored.
math games
Maps are full of shapes and lines. Grab a partner, a die, and a piece of paper and play this fun Rectangular Array Math Game.
experiment
The story takes place in Kazakhstan where they drink a beverage called “sut”. It is boiled milk. Use some milk at your house and try this really cool science experiment.
map it
play it!
Just like a globe, basketballs, soccer balls, and baseballs are all spheres! Grab a “sphere” and play this fun game with a partner.
draw
Use these directions and make a cool Earth art project by using just a coffee filter and some markers!
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