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Re: How do you help students learn the Countries of the Worl
Posted by Cristy on 5/10/08

    Yakko's world is a lot of fun - I've played it for my students
    and they enjoyed it. However, it is not very accurate - there
    are some mispronunciations, some countries that no longer exist,
    and of course it is missing the newest countries on the map.
    That might present a good opportunity for a discussion on how
    maps/countries are not static.

    I would avoid rote memorization, though - your students will
    forget it the second they leave the class and it does no good if
    the students have no opportunities to apply their knowledge.

    On 5/09/08, Kev wrote:
    > Make them watch Yakko's World about 20 times. Worked for me.
    > You can find it on Animaniacs Season 1 DVD and probably
    > Youtube as well.
    >
    > On 5/08/08, Ryan wrote:
    >> Hi, I am a newish 9th grade geography teacher. My
    >> students have a difficult time remembering countries and
    >> capitals. Can anyone offer some suggestions for how I can
    >> assist them?
    >>
    >> Thanks
    >> Ryan

     
     

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