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If you have been following my blog for a while, you have seen some of our geography projects. It has been a while since we have done one, but I am here today to share a new one! For this series, we have been following through the book Geography from A to Z by Jack Knowlton. For each letter we choose a project that we can create. It has been awesome so far!! The great thing about these projects is that it makes them really remember what each of these things are. I LOVE hands-on projects that teach.
We did D is for Delta this time. My kids had a lot of fun making this project. It was very hands-on and VERY messy!! We made a batch of salt dough and created the delta on a cookie sheet with the dough. Then once they had it just right, we poured in water to make the river and the ocean around it. They loved it so much, that they decided they needed to make even more land form creations.
Missy says
September 13, 2013 at 4:58 pmWhat a great idea! We made a 3d salt dough map of Africa last year. The kids loved using the salt dough! What do you do with your salt dough creations afterwards? I have ours sitting on a board that keeps getting moved around because I don’t know what to do with it.
Jill EnchantedHomeschoolingMom says
September 13, 2013 at 5:05 pmI am using this book this year with my 2nd grader and love your project ideas to go along with this book!! Thank you for linking up this week to the Thoughtful Spot Weekly Blog Hop 🙂
Lucinda @ NavigatingByJoy.com says
September 13, 2013 at 5:12 pmooh we have that book but haven’t used it much. What a brilliant project idea! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Lucinda
The Mrs. says
September 14, 2013 at 2:14 amWe made salt dough today to make pyramids! I love the idea of making a delta with it. That would go along with our Ancient Egypt study too! Super fun!
Angela Bennett says
September 14, 2013 at 8:03 pmThis looks like so much fun! My daughter loves salt dough! I found your blog on the ultimate homeschool link-up.
http://www.joyfocusedlearning.blogspot.com
Megan Patrick says
September 14, 2013 at 10:55 pmI love all your creative ideas! I’m a public school teacher, but I love comparing notes with all types of teachers.
I’m hosting a teaching linky party, Better Together. I’d love for you to join us! The link-up begins today and extends through next Saturday. http://mprintblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Better%20Together
Ticia says
September 16, 2013 at 1:30 pmWait, so did you actually pour water on the salt dough map? Just making sure I understand. I’m thinking I might use something like this for our Egypt study.
Janine LaTulippe says
September 17, 2013 at 4:52 amWe love geography at our house! This book will definitely be on our wishlist. Thanks for sharing at Mom’s Library! Pinned!
Karyn Tripp says
September 17, 2013 at 5:46 pmYes, we just poured the water right over the top 🙂 I didn’t let it harden either, so after they re-made it a few times it was a big mess. But it was fun!