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Exploring Countries and Cultures, Second Edition
For 3rd-8th Graders
and 2nd graders with older siblings in the program
My Father's World has released a second edition of Exploring Countries and Cultures. Significant revisions and upgrades include:
- Second Edition requires much less photocopying than before.
- Parent/Teacher Supplement with map masters and games, including a parent copy of the Geography Game.
- Student Sheets with full-color, ready-made Geography Game and new Geography Notebook pages (replacing the Appendix pages which previously had to be photocopied). Purchase one ready-to-use set for each student.
- Pre-printed passport and new book on Bible translation—God Speaks Numanggang.
- For science, Wild Places has been replaced by Properties of Ecosystems, which has a Biblical perspective.
- Kingdom Tales, a classic collection of 36 beloved tales by David and Karen Mains that use allegory to reveal truths about the Kingdom of God. Updated by My Father's World to include discussion questions.
- Expanded 7th & 8th Grade Supplement Package (see below).
- 7th & 8th grade lesson plans included each week in the Teacher's Manual.
If you own the first edition of Exploring Countries and Cultures, you can use it again and again as long as you keep all of the original books that match the Teacher's Manual. However, an upgrade offer is available. The upgrade will include the second edition Teacher's Manual and new books and materials essential to the second edition. You may also need some additional items for each child using the program. In 1st Edition 7th & 8th grade lesson plans were not included in the Teacher's Manaul -- here are the recommendations.
 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 required books for Bible, geography, science, art, and music. 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 that 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. We list the very best books we have read, but none are required.
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.
- Easy-to-use full-color Geography Game teaches country names and locations.
- Vocabulary focuses on geographic terms as students make illustrated vocabulary cards from Geography from A to Z.
- Research skills are developed through the study of continents in World Geography.
- Hands-on activities (cooking, flag making, passport, etc.) to explore 15 countries using A Trip Around the World and our Teacher’s Manual.
Science
- A focus on different habitats (desert, rain forest, grassland, forest, polar region, etc.) using Properties of Ecosystems and Living World Encyclopedia, as well as optional 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, 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
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| Exploring Countries and Cultures, Second Edition Basic Package |
| Includes Bible, Social Studies (Geography and
International Cultures), Science, Music and Art
- Teacher's Manual, 2nd Edition
- Parent/Teacher Supplement (required)
- Student Sheets (purchase one per student)
- Hero Tales
- Window on the World
- God Speaks Numanggang
- Illustrated World Atlas
- Classroom 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 (purchase one per 3rd-8th grader or photocopy)
- Properties of Ecosystems
- Living World Encyclopedia
- Global Art
- Wee Sing Around the World
- Passport (purchase one per student)
- Flags of the World Ultimate Sticker Book (purchase one per student)
See 7th-8th Grade Supplement information. For 7th and 8th graders, add Apologia science.
To complete your curriculum, just add Language Arts , Math, and consider a Foreign Language.
For 2nd-3rd Grade considering adding The Complete Book of Animals.
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| Exploring Countries and Cultures, Second Edition Deluxe Package |
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Everything from the Basic Package (above), plus the following:
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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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7th - 8th Grade Supplement for
Exploring Countries and Cultures, Second Edition |
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Includes four inspiring missionary biographies, resources for developing research skills, and more. All of the items are scheduled in your lesson plans for Exploring Countries and Cultures.
- Bruchko
- The Narrow Road
- I Dared to Call Him Father
- Peace Child
- Writing a Country Report
- 2010 World Book Encyclopedia DVD-ROM
(works with WINDOWS or MAC)
- World Facts and Landmarks Flashcards
Required for 7th and 8th graders.
We also recommend adding Apologia science for 7th-8th grade.
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ECC Teacher's Manual, Second Edition
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum. Student pages are not included in the Teacher's Manual. You will need to purchase the Parent/Teacher Supplement and Student Sheets below.
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Parent/Teacher Supplement for ECC
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
Contains map masters and games, including a parent copy of the Geography Game.
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Student Sheets for ECC
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
Purchase one per student.
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Passport
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
Purchase one per student.
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Flags of the World Ultimate Sticker Book
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
Purchase one per student.
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World Geography
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
Purchase one per 3rd-8th grader or photocopy.
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Hero Tales
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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Window on the World
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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God Speaks Numanggang
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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Illustrated World Atlas
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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Classroom Atlas
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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Wall Map of the World
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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Maps and Globes
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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Geography from A to Z
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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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.
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Properties of Ecosystems
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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Living World Encyclopedia
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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Global Art
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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Wee Sing Around the World
Included with the ECC Basic Curriculum.
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Kingdom Tales
A classic collection of 36 beloved tales by David and Karen Mains that use allegory to reveal truths about the Kingdom of God. Updated by My Father's World to include discussion questions.
Included with the ECC Deluxe 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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The Complete Book of Animals
Optional but recommended for 2nd-3rd grade.
This high-interest, easy-to-read book helps students practice reading skills. Includes 12 mini-books, fun activities, and fascinating information about 100+ animals grouped by continent. This optional book is scheduled in the lesson plans for Exploring Countries and Cultures, Second Edition.
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World Book Encyclopedia DVD-ROM (2010 Edition)
Included in the 7th-8th Grade Supplement.
Image shows the 2009 edition but you will receive the 2010 edition.
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World Facts and Landmarks Flashcards
Included in the 7th-8th Grade Supplement.
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Writing a Country Report
Included in the 7th-8th Grade Supplement.
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Bruchko
Included in the 7th-8th Grade Supplement.
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The Narrow Road
Included in the 7th-8th Grade Supplement.
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I Dared to Call Him Father
Included in the 7th-8th Grade Supplement.
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Peace Child
Included in the 7th-8th Grade Supplement.
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