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Exploring Countries and Cultures
For 3rd-6th Graders
and 2nd graders with older sibling in the program
(may be adapted for 7th-8th graders click here for 7th-8th grade information)
Take a trip around the world and explore diverse countries while learning geography
and being challenged by true stories of missionaries.
Our easy-to-teach unit study includes a teacher's manual with daily lesson plans and all books for Bible, geography, science, art, and music. Supplement these with picture books and information books from the library for the countries you study. (Library books are general resources and you will not need to find specific titles, although we list resources we have found helpful.) Add math and language arts for a complete curriculum. Families only need to purchase one basic curriculum package, as it includes pages that may be photocopied. For classroom use, please contact us for special ordering information.
Teacher's Manual
- Daily lesson plans are in an easy-to-use weekly chart format. Charts list each subject with page numbers of books to read. Many activities will be suitable for all ages; additional activities are suggested for older students. We do the lesson planning for you so you have more time to enjoy teaching!
Bible
- True stories of godly men and women who served as missionaries overseas, using
Hero Tales stories to illustrate specific character
traits they portrayed.
- Weekly information about different ethnic groups around the world and their specific prayer needs, using Window
on the World.
- Weekly memory verses and daily readings
from Matthew.
Reading
- Develop a love for reading using "living books" from our excellent library list of picture books, fiction and non-fiction for each country you study. Books are general resources and you will not need to find specific titles, although we list the very best we've read.
Geography
- Maps and globes are explored with Illustrated World
Atlas, Intermediate World Atlas, Maps and Globes,
and a world wall map, as well as additional hands-on activities.
- Vocabulary focuses on geographic terms as students make
illustrated vocabulary cards from Geography From A
to Z.
- Outline maps and continent research packets from World
Geography.
- Hands-on activities (cooking, flag making, a passport,
etc.) to explore 15 countries using A Trip Around the
World and our Teacher's Manual. Library books provide enrichment for country topics that you study.
Science
- A focus on different habitats (desert, rain forest,
grassland, forest, polar region, etc.) using Wild Places
and Living World Encyclopedia, as well as library books. Correlates to the country being studied (e.g., rain forest when studying Brazil.) Includes a weekly nature walk and nature journal.
- For 7th and 8th graders, enrich science topics with library books or add Apologia science.
Art and Music
- Enjoy art projects and music from countries you "visit"
this year using Global Art and Wee Sing Around
the World. You may supplement with ethnic music from
the library.
Math, Language Arts, and Foreign Language
Foreign Language
7th - 8th Grade
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Exploring Countries and Cultures Basic Package |
| Includes Bible, Social Studies (Geography and
International Cultures), Science, Music and Art
- Teacher's Manual
- Hero Tales
- Window on the World
- Illustrated World
Atlas
- Intermediate World Atlas
- Wall Map of the World
- Maps and Globes
- Geography
from A to Z
- A Trip Around the World
- Another Trip Around the World
- World
Geography
- Wild Places
- Living World Encyclopedia
- Global Art
- Wee Sing Around the World
- Flag Sticker Book (purchase one per student)
To complete your curriculum, just add Language Arts , Math, and consider a Foreign Language.
For 7th and 8th graders, enrich science topics with library books or add Apologia science.
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Exploring Countries and Cultures Deluxe Package |
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Everything from the Basic Package (above), plus the following: |

The
Great Animal Search Usborne brings you a brain-teasing picture puzzle with over 100 animals to spot, on every double-page of this book. Each beautifully illustrated scene shows a different part of the world, crammed with the wildlife that lives there. The book is packed with fascinating animal facts presented in short easy-to-read captions. A wonderful gift! $8.95

Fun With Easy Origami
Enjoy learning the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Includes easy-to-follow instructions for 32 simple projects and 24 sheets of origami paper. $7.50
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Inflatable Globe
Toss this 12" globe to students and have them identify countries, capitals, and bodies of water. Includes repair kit and activity guide. $5.95
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Math Facts Practice Charts
While supplies last.
One chart each of addition, subtraction, multiplication, division.
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ECC Teacher's Manual Included with
the ECC Basic Curriculum. |  |
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Hero Tales Included with the ECC
Basic Curriculum. |
Window on the World Included with
the ECC Basic Curriculum. |  |
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Illustrated World Atlas Included
with the ECC Basic Curriculum. |
Intermediate World Atlas
Included with
the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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 | Wall Map of the World Included with
the ECC Basic Curriculum. |
Maps and Globes Included with the
ECC Basic Curriculum. |  |
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Geography from A to Z Included with
the ECC Basic Curriculum. |
A Trip Around the World Included
with the ECC Basic Curriculum. |  |
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Another Trip Around the World Included
with the ECC Basic Curriculum. |
World Geography Included with the
ECC Basic Curriculum. |  |
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Wild Places Included with the ECC
Basic Curriculum. |
Living World Encyclopedia Included
with the ECC Basic Curriculum. |  |
 | Global Art Included with the ECC
Basic Curriculum. |
Wee
Sing Around the World
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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Flag Sticker Book
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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Christian
Heroes: Set of six books
Included with the ECC Deluxe Curriculum.
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Christian Heroes: Then and Now - Cameron Townsend
Included with the ECC Deluxe Curriculum. |
Christian Heroes: Then and Now - Amy Carmichael
Included with the ECC Deluxe Curriculum. |  |
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Christian Heroes: Then and Now - Nate Saint
Included with the ECC Deluxe Curriculum. |
Christian Heroes: Then and Now - George Müller
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Christian Heroes: Then and Now - Gladys Aylward
Sold
together as a set. Included with the ECC Deluxe Curriculum. |  |
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Christian Heroes: Then and Now - David Livingstone
Included with the ECC Deluxe Curriculum. |
The Great Animal Search Included
with the ECC Deluxe Curriculum. |  |
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Inflatable Globe
Included with the ECC Deluxe Curriculum.
Toss this 12" globe to students and have them identify countries, capitals, and bodies of water. Includes repair kit and activity guide.
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Fun With Easy Origami
Included with the ECC Deluxe Curriculum.
Enjoy learning the ancient Japanese art of paper folding. Includes easy-to-follow instructions for 32 simple projects and 24 sheets of origami paper.
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