User Quotes
“This program is beyond amazing. My favourite experience to date with this amazing program...in the summer we were at a craft market and I was speaking to a man who made lotion. He was from Ghana. Easton heard that, walked over to him, and said “Maakye (Maa- chi)” which is hello in Ghanaian. He remembered it from Country of the week earlier that spring!". A+D and family
"This program is an awesome open ended learning extravaganza that enabled us as a family to further explore and share knowledge of the world around us with other families from around the globe." G and family
"Both girls ask what the new country is on Sunday and check the wall on Monday to make sure I changed the picture. I love watching them get excited about learning the location and some of the facts of countries they have or haven’t heard of. I also love learning alongside them!" - K and family
“I told our boys that after we finish learning about every country, they can choose their favourite and we will take a family trip there!” - D and the family
“This has definitely brought out some curiosity in my kids about other countries in the world that they have not been exposed to yet.” J and the family
“We have really enjoyed our journey into Country of the Week. My children are 7 and 9, so at such a great age to explore the world! We have a new country every sunday morning...we watch clips about the place and have had a meal and music event for each country, a massive success! - P and the family
“My students are learning about and gaining an appreciation for the world we live in. They love looking at maps, exploring the wonders of the world, seeing new and exotic animals, and experiencing different cultures. By educating children about other countries and cultures in the world, we are creating global citizens who have an understanding of people and are accepting of differences. I like how COTW provides an opportunity for the students' interests and curiosities to direct the path we take with each country.” - P. Bowles
External References and Quotes
“Due to their lack of an integrated exposure to other cultures and societies, Americans are often said to have a ‘Island Mentality’ along the likes of Japan or England — a mentality which, according to Wikipedia, is characterized by narrow-mindedness, ignorance, or outright hostility towards any artifact (concept, ideology, lifestyle choice, art form, etc.) originating from outside of the geographic area inhabited by the society.”
- Soamiely from "One-of-a-kind Island Mentality"
"It’s almost a trope – the American who is severely geographically illiterate. You see it with talk show hosts on camera with average American people who think Mt. Rushmore is in Russia. You see it in US politicians fumbling over foreign policy questions."
- Zach Fitzner from "Is American geographic illiteracy a security threat?"
"Good geographical knowledge and skills are vital for all of us, as responsible citizens, if we are to fully understand the nature of change in the world's people, places and environments.”
- Dr Rita Gardner from "Geography: why in the world do we know so little"
“Geography helps us make sense of our local surroundings and the world's bigger challenges like climate change, war, energy and poverty.”
- Angela Baker from "Geography: why in the world do we know so little"
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{Marika + Kiana Ternier}