European Geography Lesson Plan 2 ~ Europe

This post is part of the European Geography and Cultures Series. Please the Introductory Post for a list of countries covered with links to all of the blog posts of this series.

You can download the Summary, Class Structure, Weeks 1 & 2 Lesson Plans, and Checklists as a PDF file.

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Introduction to Europe

1. Read A True Book: Europe.

Have students take turns reading the book.
If not completed, finish coloring the Globe Craftivity and cut out both paper globes while listening.

2. Find Europe on the Globe.

Folders and Mini Stamp Albums

(See THIS POST for more details and free printables.)

1. Color each country on folder map as we learn about it. Color oceans when they have extra time. Click here to print the Map of Europe for the front of the folder. Keep mini stamp albums and additional worksheets in folders. Hand in at the end of class.

2. Pass out hinges and postage stamps; instruct them on how to use the hinges and mount the stamps. (For this week, choose stamps from countries you won’t be covering in class.)

Assemble Card File

(See THIS POST for more details.)

1. Cover Card

Front: Write name and date, write “Geography” or “Europe” with letter stickers over the world map. Glue on front of a colored index card.
Back: Label compass rose and color if desired. Glue on back of cover card.
Laminate at home when glue is dry.

2. Five Themes Card and European Countries List

Trim Five Themes of Geography card file page and glue onto white index card.
Trim List of European Countries card file page and glue onto white index card.

3. Back page is the cardboard rectangle.

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3″ x 5″ Cover Page (B&W or Color) – Country Information – Compass Rose (Labeled or Unlabeled) – List of European Countries – Five Themes of Geography:

4″ x 6″ Cover Page (B&W or Color):

Complete Globe Craftivity

Label continents and ocean according to the sample. Fold each globe in half and glue together according to the sample and Craftivity instructions. Students should take completed globe home. (Or, display in your classroom if possible.)

Additional Worksheets

If there is extra time in class, pass out additional worksheets. Check out education.com for “Continents” worksheets and “Color the World” pages (this site allows a limited amount of free downloads per day for non-members). Place worksheets in folders at end of class.

Checklist

Globe
A True Book: Europe
Globe Craftivity pages from last week
Folders for each student with map of Europe on front
Stamp Albums, stamps, hinges for each student
School supplies tote (colored pencils, scissors, glue, tape, etc.)
Sample of completed Globe Craftivity
3″ x 5″ or 4” x 6” colored and plain index cards (pre-punched)
3″ x 5″ or 4” x 6” cardboard rectangles (pre-punched with hole in corner)
Book rings (1-3/4” or 2” size)
World Map card file pages
Compass Rose card file pages
Five Themes of Geography card file pages
List of European Countries card file pages
Letter stickers or Sharpies
Sample of completed Geography Card File
Additional worksheets

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