Showing posts with label geography. Show all posts
Showing posts with label geography. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

A Level Geography

A Level Geography -- Water & Carbon, Population, Rivers, Coasts, Hazardous, Earth, Skills, and Ecosystems

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Countries Around the World

Would you like to learn about different countries around the world? Learn more about them on this blog.

World Heritage List: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).

Chile

Uzbekistan
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Country: Uzbekistan



Music and musical instruments of Bukhara - Uzbekistan 2011
The instruments which are played in this video are the: sato, rubab, dayereh (or doyra, dojra, dajre, doira, dajreja)



Rivers
Amu Darya
Syr Darya
Zeravshan River

There are other rivers that flow through Uzbekistan. Locate them on a map.
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Saturday, June 6, 2020

Letter M

M Countries
Find various countries that start with the letter M.
Some include: Mexico, Mali, Morocco, Mongolia.
Locate them on a map or globe.
Learn about them.
Make a booklet or paper about one or more of them.

M States
This states that are located in the United States
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, and Montana
Locate them on a map or globe.
Learn about them.
Make a booklet or paper about one or more of them.

 Machu Pichu
Machu Pichu is located in Peru.

Machu Pichu | wikipedia
Destination: Machu Pichu

 Magnesium
Learn about magnesium from the links on this blog.

Magnetism
Explore magnetism using magnets.

Magnifying Glass
Look at objects using a magnifying glass.

Map
Look on a map for different countries, states, territories, mountains, oceans, etc.
Learn about that location.

Maple Tree and Maple Syrup 
Learn the history of maple syrup.
What kind of maple tree does it come from?
How is maple syrup made?

Maracas
Maracas | wikipedia

 Make maracas.
Play music on them.
Mexican Maracas (using a balloon) @ DLTK-Kids

Mars and Mercury
Learn about the planets that start with the letter M (Mars and Mercury).

Mars
What is another name for Mars? Does Mars have any moons? If so, what are they called and what type of moons are they? Find the answers at NASA: Planets - NASA Solar System Exploration.

Did you know there is a volcano located on Mars! It is called Olympus Mons. It is a shield volcano. Learn more about it at Planets - NASA Solar System Exploration by using the interactive planet on the top of the page.

Matter
Learn what matter is in science.
The States of Matter include: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma.

Explore the states of matter using water.

Mercury
Learn about the planet Mercury.
Planets - NASA Solar System Exploration
Does Mercury have any moons? Find out at NASA.

Microscope
View cells under a microscope.

Moon
Learn about the Earth’s moon.
Are there any moons by Mars and Mercury?

Mountain
Learn about different mountains.
Locate them on a map or globe.
Create a booklet or paper about what you have learned about mountains. Include photos of the mountains that you researched.

Muffin

Snack
Make and eat muffins.

Song
The Muffin Man | All Nursery Rhymes
The Muffin Man | Scoutsongs.com
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Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Music: Yo-Yo Ma Visits - Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

In this episode Mister Rogers talks about different string instruments (the bass violin, cello, viola, and violin), they visit a factory that makes bass violins, and visits a famous cellist, Yo-Yo Ma. Mister Rogers and Yo-Yo Ma talk about the different moods you can play on musical instruments. Yo-Yo Ma talks about how he started to play the cello. In this video he says his cello was made in Italy in 1712 in a village called Cremona by a man named Stradivarius.

You can watch the full episode (or choose parts of it if you like) at: Mister Rogers Talks About MUSIC: 1547.
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Friday, May 22, 2020

Celebrating Mbira

The mibira is Zimbabwe’s national instrument.
 
Celebrating Mbira
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Monday, May 18, 2020

Country: Chile

Chile

Regions of Chile There are 16 regions in Chile.

List of rivers of Chile

Music


Himno National de Chile
The current version of the Himno National de Chile (National Anthem of Chile) was composed by Ramón Carnicer. The author of the lyrics is Eusebio Lillo. Ramón Carnicer is a Spanish composer and opera conductor born on October 24, 1789 in Tàrrega, Spain. Eusebio Lillo was born on August 14, 1826 in Santiago, Chile. He is a Chilean poet, journalist and politician.

National Anthem of Chile

Himno Nacional de Chile - Chile National Anthem (ES/EN)

Si vas para Chile
Si vas para Chile is a song written by Chito Faró in 1942. In English, "Si vas para Chile" translates into, "If you go to Chile". Learn more about this song and composer at Si vas para Chile.

Si vas para Chile Chito Faró 1971 | YouTube

Chile Lindo
Chile Lindo was written by Clara Solovera

Chile Lindo


Museums
Museo Histórico Nacional (National History Museum) - You can have Google translate this page. This includes a virtual tour and a photo image catalog.

Museo Leandro Penchulef

Indigenous People of Chile

Chile's Indigenous Peoples
Note: Beware there are some inappropriate photos of people that you might not want a child to view. Proceed with caution.

The Mapuche are the largest indigenous group in Chile.

To learn more about them, visit:
Chile's Indigenous Peoples: Mapuche.

Cities in Chile

I lived in Chile when I was serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I lived in the southern part of Chile. It is very beautiful. I lived in the cities of Temuco, Puerto Montt, Valdivia, and Villaricca.

Pucón
Mapuche Museum in Pucón or in Spanish (o en español) Museo Mapuche de Pucón
Towards the Mapuche Museum in Pucón

Valdivia
Lobo Marino en el muelle de Valdivia.CHILE. - This video came up in the autoplay on YouTube. It is a seal in Valdivia, Chile.


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World Heritage List: UNESCO

Are you studying a particular country? Do you want to learn more about this country? You can go to the below link to find out more.
World Heritage List: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).
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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Strega Nona Book Ideas

Strega Nona was written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola.

Language Arts
Watch: Strega Nona read by Mary Steenburgen

Social Studies & Geography
Research to find to find which country Calabria is located in Italy.
Locate it on a map.
Learn more about Italy.
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Friday, May 1, 2020

Abiyoyo Book Ideas

Abiyoyo is a famous children's book. Pete Seeger is the author of this book.

Book Background
You can read the background of this book.

Geography
Learn where South Africa is located on a map or globe South Africa. Talk about South Africa.

Music
Learn about the ukulele. Show photos of a ukulele. Talk about it.

Learn the Abiyoyo song

You can listen to Pete Seeger sing the lullaby.
Play it as many times as you like to your students (or children).

To read more about where the Abiyoyo song comes from, go to: What do you want to know about Abiyoyo?. This link includes two recordings of South African musicians playing different African instruments. The instruments that are played by these men are the uhadi and umrhubhe, and the Kalumbu.

Literature
Read or listen to the Abiyoyo story being read.
Pete Seeger Reads 'Abiyoyo' on Reading Rainbow

Physical Activity
As you listen to the story, Abiyoyo, dance like Abiyoyo. Stand in place and stomp your feet.

Crafts
Draw your very own Abiyoyo, the giant.
Make Abiyoyo into your own giant character!

Ukulele Music Craft
This is on our blog.

Lesson Ideas
Abiyoyo Lessons with Printables
Book Extension Ideas: Abiyoyo | Scholastic
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Sunday, April 26, 2020

Pharaoh Ramesses VI Tomb in 3D

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Friday, April 17, 2020

Mr. Nussbaum

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020

World Virtual Tours

Here is a list of virtual tours located throughout the world. This post will be updated as I locate more sites. Enjoy!

The World
Sites in 3D - Find various countries on this site.
World Heritage List: UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)

Africa
African Safari: Virtual Field Trips
Safari at Home: AsiliaAfrica.com
Virtual Field Trip Video: Africa | Nature Works Everywhere

Sudan
Archaeological Sites of the Island of Meroe: UNESCO
Miniature Pyramids of Sudan
Sudan - Meroë pyramids - YouTube
Pyramids of Meroe

Egypt
Pharaoh Ramesses VI
The Pyramids

France
Paris 360˚
Virtourist.com
Lascaux Cave
Louvre Online Tours

Eiffel Tower
The OFFICIAL Eiffel Tower website
Eiffel Tower - 3D Virtual Tour

Italy
ItalyGuides.it
Musei Vaticani

Pompeii
ItalyGuides.it: Pompeii

Un esclusivo tour virtuale nei nuovi scavi di Pompei con Massimo Osanna
The above video is in Italian. If you don't speak Italian, you can view the images in the video.

United Kingdom (UK)
Buckingham Palace Virtual Tours
Windsor Castle Virtual Tours

United States
On this blog.
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Thursday, February 7, 2019

Musical Instruments A to Z

Find various musical instruments in the MP3 / CD The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra: Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Purcell, Op. 34.   Including: Full Orchestra, Woodwinds Family, Brass Family, Strings Family, Percussion Family, Piccolo and Flutes, Oboes, Clarinets, Bassoons, Violins, Violas, Cellos, Double Basses, Harp, French Horns, Trumpets, Trombones and Tuba, and Full Orchestra.

Coloring Pages
BayArea Little Symphony Including instrument coloring pages

Virtual Tours
National Music Museum

Audio Recordings and Pictures of Instruments
DSO Kids | Learn + Listen: Instruments or search at DSO (Dallas Symphony Orchestra) Kids (if the link is expired).

A to Z Instruments

Musical Dictionary
List of Musical Instruments - Wikipedia This site has a list of instruments from different countries.
AZ pbslearningmedia: ZOOM
ZOOMTube - YouTube

A 

Accordion

 Accordion | Wikipedia
Bay Area Little Symphony Including an accordion coloring page.
PBS: Accordion Dreams

Alphorn / Alphehorn
Alphorn (Alpenhorn) | Wikipedia

Anklung
Anklung | Wikipedia

B 
Bass Drum  
C 

Castanets 

Cello 

Chimes 

Clarinet

Concertina
Tune Basics: Kerin Gedge: - YouTube
Kerin teaches the very basics of how to play the harmonica, tin whistle, piano and concertina.

Conga Drum
Dallas Symphony
  
Contrabassoon 

Cowbell
Cymbals 
Dayereh (or doyra, dojra, dajre, doira, dajreja, daire)
This instrument is a frame drum with jingles.

Double Bass 

E 

English Horn
Dallas Symphony
F 

Flute
The Flute Player by Lacapa Michael


French Horn

G


Gong
Harmonica
Tune Basics: Kerin Gedge: - YouTube
Kerin teaches the very basics of how to play the harmonica, tin whistle, piano and concertina.


One tune he teaches is Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. There are many more lessons on his channel.
How to Play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the Harmonica - YouTube


Harpsichord
J

Janggu
Mallet Percussion

Maracas
Make maracas and
Play music on them.
Mexican Maracas (using a balloon) @ DLTK-Kids

Melodeon

Mbira
It is Zimbabwe’s national instrument. This country is located in Africa.

Celebrating Mbira
Mbira | Wikipedia 

O

Oboe
Dallas Symphony

P

Piano
Music: Pretend to play the piano while music plays or play a real piano.

Dallas Symphony
Tune Basics: Kerin Gedge: - YouTube
Kerin teaches the very basics of how to play the harmonica, tin whistle, piano and concertina.

Music Games and Interactive Links
Chrome Music Lab
Compose Your Very Own Music! - ClassicsforKids
FunBrain.com Piano Player
Music Memory - Primary Games
Music Quizzes, Games, Worksheets and Music Theory Help by Ms. Garrett
Musical Notes - Primary Games
PianoNanny.com Lesson for all stages. It has a "12 Note Companion" on the bottom of each lesson where you can play the piano as you do each lesson.
Piano Practice and Chord Chart - Music Tech Teacher

Piccolo
Dallas Symphony

S

Saxophone 
Snare Drum 

 T

Tambourine 

Tenor Drum
Timpani
Dallas Symphony
Tin Whistle
Tune Basics: Kerin Gedge: - YouTube
Kerin teaches the very basics of how to play the harmonica, tin whistle, piano and concertina.
 
Triangle 

Trombone
Trumpet 

Tuba 

Violin
Violin | Wikipedia
Listen to violin music.

Play music with different string instruments and have the child pick out the violin when it is playing.

Composer: Vivaldi (Four Seasons and other classical pieces)

Dallas Symphony
Violin Online - Interactive Fingerboard
Violin Online Violin Basics, Sheet Music and MP3, Online Violin Class, Exercises, and Free Violin Christmas Music (Violin Sheet Music and Violin MP3)
Mom's Network Alphabet Coloring Pages: Letter V and a Violin
Bry-Back Manor: Musical Clipart: Violin

W

Wood Block

X

Xylophone 

The letter "x" sounds like a "z" in English.
ZOOM | Experimenting with a Glass Xylophone

Z

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Letter A

I first put this on my website in 2001 (before I had this blog). I have added more resources since then.

ABC's of Snacking: Letter Aa

LANGUAGE ARTS

"A" Book

Letter Book
If you want, you can make a letter book (especially for preschoolers). You can have your child or student make their own book.  Have them draw pictures or glue in pictures that begin with the letter.

Version One:
Place each of the pages on construction paper.  Fold it in half before having the child do his/her activities.  Glue each page to each other.  Take a piece of construction paper and glue that to the front and back pages.  Write on the front the child's name, below that, use yarn for the upper and lower case of that letter, and then, write "Letter Aa Book", "My Letter Aa Book", or anything you think up.

Cheaper Version:
Another way to do letter books is to cut the amount of construction paper you need for the book in half (this saves on paper and glue).  Reduce the activity sheets to fit on one side (this saves computer ink).  Staple the pages together when you have finished that letter of the week.  Write on the front the child's name, below that, use yarn for the upper and lower case of that letter, and then, write "Letter Aa Book", "My Letter Aa Book", or anything you think up.

You can use any of these ideas or use your imagination for the words you would like to use for your "A Book".

Page 1:  Use an "Apple dot-to-dot".
Apple Dot-to-Dot: Google
 
On the top left hand side, glue half of a tooth pick and then two tooth picks to make "A".  Make an "a" using glue.  Sprinkle rice (arroz in Spanish) on it.

Animals: Cut out pictures of animals from pet store ads and/or magazines and glue them on the page.

Ants: Follow the same instructions as "Ant Art".

Apple: Apple seed, picture of apple/apples from grocery store ads and/or magazines, and make apple prints using paint.

Label the objects.

Page 2:  Collage of "A" words.
Page 3: Use your "Ant Art".

CRAFTS

Puppets: Letter A
Alligator (first-school)

Alligator Paper Bag Puppet Craft
Use a small paper bag.  Cut a green piece of construction paper to be about 9 x 5" (or the size of the bag).  Glue it on the bottom part of the paper bag.  Cut a piece to be 6 x 5" Round off the bottom (use this as a pattern).  Cut another piece but make it 4 1/2 x 5".  Glue the top part of the alligator's snout to the top of the paper bag. Make two eyes about 1 1/4".  Color black pupils on them.  Color two nostrils on the alligators snout on the bottom.  Glue onto the bottom part of the flap but only where the flap ends.  Cut two pieces of white paper together and fold over.  Cut teeth using the pattern (making triangles).  Cut them out to make a set of teeth.  Glue on the top and the bottom of the alligator's snout.  Make a large red tongue to be about 4 1/4" long.  Glue on the bottom of the flap.  Make two eyes and make pupils on them.  Glue on the top of the head.  Make green or brown marks on the alligator. 

MATH
abacus
acute
add
addition
adjacent
algorithm
altitude
a.m. (ante meridiem)
amount
analog clock
annual
area
array
ascending order
associative property
asymmetry
average

Higher Math
absolute value
algebra
angle
apex
axis

MUSIC
Musical Instruments - Located on this blog

Accordion
Alphorn (Alpenhorn)
Anklung

Mama Lisa's World: Children's Songs and Rhymes by Country and Culture

SCIENCE

Activity: Learn about an animal that starts with the letter "a". Write about the animal. Illustrate the animal.

A Animals
Aardvark
Acorn woodpecker
African buffalo
Albatross (Gooney Bird - in the North Pacific)
Alligator
Allosaurus (dinosaur)
Amphibians
Ant
Anteater
Ape
Arachnids
Armadillo
Arctic Fox
Arctic Hare
Arctic Wolf

Activity: Visit an aquarium or a pet store with aquarium inside it.

Aquatic
Arachnids
Asteroid
Acorn
Astronomy
Air
Airplane / Airport/ Aviation

SNACKS
ABC's of Snacking: Letter A

Eat: amaranth (wikipedia link), apple sauce, apple sauce muffins, apples, apricots, etc.

SPORTS
Archer

SOCIAL STUDIES

People
Apache

Countries

Activity: Learn about an country that starts with the letter "a". Write facts about the country.

Africa
Asia

You can find many more countries that start with the letter A.

Link
Mama Lisa's World: Children's Songs and Rhymes by Country and Culture

Mountains
Alps / Alpine Region
Andes
Appalachian

United States


Activity: Learn about an state that starts with the letter "a". Write facts about the state.

Alabama
Alaska
Arkansas 
Arizona

United States Resources  - Located on this blog
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February: How Many Words Can You Make?

I remember when I was in the sixth grade were we had a class activity thinking of words from a particular word the teacher told us that day. We had a certain amount of time to do it in but I can't remember how long the teacher gave us. It was always fun to do this in class. This is an excellent activity to make class time fun and not boring. Of course, the students (or your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, etc.) are learning indirectly and using their brain to find words.

Here are some ideas you can use for word game activities for the month of January and February. Some of the words can be used in other months of the year.

If you get stuck, you can check yourself at this website.
https://wordmaker.info/

JANUARY OR FEBRUARY WORDS
This can be used in either January or February.
(It depends on which month Chinese New Year's fall on that year.)

How many words can you write using the word “China”?
CHINA

How many words can you write using the word “Chinese”?
CHINESE

FEBRUARY WORDS
How many words can you write using the word “February”?
FEBRUARY

How many words can you write using the word “heart”?
HEART

How many words can you write using the word “statehood”?
STATEHOOD

How many words can you write using the words "black history"?
BLACK HISTORY

2 - Groundhog Day
How many words can you write using the word “shadow”?
SHADOW

How many words can you write using the word “groundhog”?
GROUNDHOG

6 - Massachusetts Admission to the Union
How many words can you write using the word “Massachusetts”?
MASSACHUSETTS

12  - President of the United States Birthday: Abraham Lincoln (1809)
How many words can you write using the word “Lincoln”?
LINCOLN

How many words can you write using the words “Abraham Lincoln”?
ABRAHAM LINCOLN

14 - Valentine's Day
How many words can you write using the word “Valentine's”?
VALENTINE'S

How many words can you write using the words “Valentine's Day”?
VALENTINE'S DAY

14 - Arizona Admission to the Union
How many words can you write using the word “Arizona”?
ARIZONA

Use this on the day it is celebrated in February.

How many words can you write using the word “president”?
PRESIDENT

How many words can you write using the words “Presidents Day”?
PRESIDENT'S DAY

22 - President of the United States Birthday: George Washington's Birthday (1732)

How many words can you write using the word “Washington”?
WASHINGTON

How many words can you write using the words “George Washington”?
GEORGE WASHINGTON

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