Embark on an enlightening four-week journey with the Social Studies Unit - Modern Europe, a literature-based homeschool social studies curriculum designed to immerse your child in the diverse world of European geography, culture, and contemporary issues. This comprehensive middle school unit intertwines social studies, language arts, and art, fostering a versatile educational experience that encourages critical thinking, creative expression, and cultural appreciation.

Key Features:

• Interactive Geography: Students actively engage in map-making, drawing and coloring a detailed map of Europe. They reinforce their geography skills by labeling countries, capitals, and key geographical features, enhancing their spatial awareness.
• Cultural Immersion: The curriculum promotes cultural literacy through hands-on culinary activities. Your child will sample and prepare traditional European dishes, appreciating the continent's culinary diversity.
• Civic Understanding: Through a comparative analysis of European governmental structures, students develop a nuanced understanding of political science.
• Creative Synthesis: The culminating project involves assembling a European Guidebook, allowing students to creatively compile and share their geographic, cultural, and political findings.

Your child will appreciate the intricacies of the European continent through a blend of educational activities. From participating in a European Union scavenger hunt to interviewing European travelers, every task is structured to turn your child into a global thinker and learner. The unit's focus on critical thinking, creativity, hands-on learning, and interdisciplinary connections ensures a comprehensive educational experience.

This item includes free online access to Beyond the Page Online for 18 months. This includes Learning Gates, Portfolio and any curriculum or student activity pages that you have purchased.