South America Archives - Classical Education Books https://classic.powertactics.com/product-tag/south-america/ Conveniently Canadian Wed, 21 Sep 2022 19:26:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 https://classic.powertactics.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/favicon-32x32.png South America Archives - Classical Education Books https://classic.powertactics.com/product-tag/south-america/ 32 32 We’re Sailing to Galapagos https://classic.powertactics.com/product/were-sailing-to-galapagos/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 19:34:03 +0000 https://classic.powertactics.com/?post_type=product&p=14390 Tour the Galapagos Islands in a red-sailed boat and encounter many exotic land and sea animals, like giant tortoises, albatrosses, iguanas, lava crabs and booby birds!

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]]> This rhyming story, which also teaches the days of the week, also includes fascinating facts on Charles Darwin, the Islands and the animals that live there.

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]]> Tuki and Moka: A Tale of Two Tamarins https://classic.powertactics.com/product/tuki-and-moka-a-tale-of-two-tamarins/ Fri, 07 Sep 2018 19:26:42 +0000 https://classic.powertactics.com/?post_type=product&p=14388 Eduardo and his family live in a small town in Ecuador, not far from the Amazon rainforest. The rainforest is an important part of their lives. But the rainforest is not only important to the castañeros; it is home to many exotic species of plants, birds, and mammals, including two playful tamarins that Eduardo has [...]

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]]> Each month Eduardo and his father travel by river from their town to the rainforest. There, using just a basket and a machete, they gather Brazil nuts. They are castañeros and this is how they earn their living.

So although it is difficult work being a castañero, Eduardo looks forward to his visits to the rainforest so he can play with his two friends.

But one night, the peace of the forest is threatened by poachers, animal traffickers who illegally capture and then try to sell some of the birds and animals. Can Eduardo save his friends?

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]]> Around the World with Picture Books Package – Part II https://classic.powertactics.com/product/around-the-world-with-picture-books-package-part-2/ https://classic.powertactics.com/product/around-the-world-with-picture-books-package-part-2/#respond Tue, 14 Aug 2018 02:12:00 +0000 https://classic.powertactics.com/?post_type=product&p=13940 This package is customizable! So the pricing on this package will vary depending on which books you include in the package. Please make your selection and see what the price is at the bottom of this page. From the Publisher: Continue your journey around the world in this brand-new course covering South America and Europe! [...]

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Continue your journey around the world in this brand-new course covering South America and Europe! In Europe you and your children will travel through France, Spain, Italy, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, and Great Britain. In South America: Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and Brazil. Along with award-winning literature, this course includes nature study, folktales, fables, music, art, poetry, and history.

Gentle Socratic questions are designed to prompt discussion and discovery. Geographic elements include country maps and flags for children to cut out, paint or color, encouraging journaling of all they are learning. Beautiful drawings of indigenous animals will familiarize students with some remarkable creatures, their habitat and habits, cultivating respect and wonder for the natural world.

Each country visited also includes a Library Connection, as well as History and Biography suggestions, so that parents can expand the study with additional recommendations. Each chapter concludes with a fun foray into the cuisine of the country with recipes, photos, and links to create a memorable evening visiting unique culinary creations from around the world.

•This study contains approximately 70 lessons.

•Complete 4 lessons per week for a semester study.

•Complete 2 lessons per week for a one-year study.

Part I covers Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica.

Part II covers South America and Europe.

Scope and Sequence? Click here to download

 

We recommend Legends and Leagues as the next geography curriculum that will use a similar method of teaching.

 

What Should We Do Next?

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]]> https://classic.powertactics.com/product/around-the-world-with-picture-books-package-part-2/feed/ 0 Around the World with Picture Books, Part II – Teacher Guide https://classic.powertactics.com/product/around-the-world-with-picture-books-part-ii-guide/ https://classic.powertactics.com/product/around-the-world-with-picture-books-part-ii-guide/#respond Tue, 14 Aug 2018 02:10:31 +0000 https://classic.powertactics.com/?post_type=product&p=13939 From the Publisher: This study is designed to be an introductory course to world cultures and geography for the primary grade student through delightful children’s picture books. Along with award-winning literature, this course includes nature study, folktales, fables, music, art, poetry, and history. Gentle Socratic questions are designed to prompt discussion and discovery. Geographic elements [...]

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Each country visited features a selection of animals indigenous to those regions. These beautiful drawings will familiarize students with some remarkable creatures, their habitat and habits, cultivating respect and wonder for the natural world. Part One covers Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica. In Asia we explore China, Japan, Thailand, and India. In Africa we visit Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, and Ghana. Each country visited also includes a Library Connection, as well as History and Biography suggestions, so that teachers can expand the study with additional recommendations. Each chapter concludes with a fun foray into the cuisine of the country with recipes, photos, and links to create a memorable evening visiting unique culinary creations from around the world.

Study features 70 lessons and can be used in one semester or one year depending on pace. Complete 4 lessons per week for a semester study or 2 lessons per week for a year-long study.

Part I covers Asia, Africa, Australia, and Antarctica.

Part II covers South America and Europe.

 

We recommend Legends and Leagues as the next geography curriculum that will use a similar method of teaching.

What Should We Do Next?

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