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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There\u2019s so much about geography to excite a very able child, simply because many aspects will appeal to their curiosity. They may have a real interest in the environment and feel that they must care for it. Perhaps they\u2019re intensely curious about the world beyond their own country \u2013 a great reason to tell them about natural features. This article makes the physical world and its diverse cultures relevant but fun.<\/p>\n

Rock the Radio!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Music is an international language in its own right. Tune in to an internet radio station from a different nation. The website radio.garden<\/a> doesn\u2019t display countries, so a bit of deduction will be necessary in finding them (a bit like pin the tail on the donkey!). Listen to flamenco guitar from Spain, jazz from Switzerland, Hindustani classics from India and electronic tunes from Germany! What questions may be raised about the traditions and stories behind the sounds?<\/p>\n

Pick a Dream Country<\/strong><\/p>\n

Encourage your child to find their dream country on a map. Can they depict it in a poster? Why is it their favourite and which unusual geographical features can they include e.g. glaciers for Iceland, fjords for Norway, hot springs for Japan. This activity has scope for drawing and describing climate, unusual land formations, even borders. Take the challenge further \u2013 how about creating a brand new country?<\/p>\n

Talk about the risks posed by naturally occurring phenomena such as volcanoes and high rivers. Create a poster warning people about the effects of a potential natural occurrence. Add in the challenge of a survival guide \u2013 how would your child advise people to deal with those problems?<\/p>\n

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A 3D Model of a River by Miranda B.<\/p><\/div>\n

Make a 3D Model<\/strong><\/p>\n

3D models offer great opportunities for design, and work on evaluation skills. Get your child to design a river and its surrounding landscape, valleys or coastline. Older children could add extra features e.g. dams, coal mines, erosion, explaining the reasoning behind their choice.<\/p>\n

Travel Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Write a travel story. Here are some example books for inspiration:<\/p>\n