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Map Africa! {Model Magic Map – part 2}

by Tamarah Horton | Sep 18, 2014 | MAP, Passport to Africa, Uncategorized

This week we will complete the Dough Maps of Africa that were formed last week. Specifically, this week students will paint and label their maps. You will need… Model Magic map from previous week Yellow, orange, green, blue and black acrylic paint Paint brushes...

Map Africa! [make a salt dough map}

by Tamarah Horton | Sep 19, 2014 | MAP, Passport to Africa

Want to make a map of Africa out of some “old school” salt dough? It’s super easy to make! Here’s how……. Combine 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup salt 3/4 cup water Mix ingredients together with a spoon. As the dough gets thicker,...

Map Africa! {map scavenger hunt}

by Tamarah Horton | Sep 27, 2014 | MAP, Passport to Africa

For this activity, students will need to use an Africa Reference map (R-1f). Let’s go on a scavenger hunt! A scavenger hunt is a game in which you look for a list of items and the first person to find everything on the list is the winner. The twist...

Map Africa! {follow the leader}

by Tamarah Horton | Sep 30, 2014 | MAP, Passport to Africa

Follow the Leader We are going to play “Follow the Leader” with a map of Africa. Here is how our version of this game works: Download the “Follow the Leader” instructions and then……. follow these instructions. It’s very simple. This...

Egyptian Cartouche

by Passport to the Nations | Oct 1, 2014 | God is Creator, Passport to Africa, Uncategorized

The ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics (or pictures) to communicate their thoughts and stories. These pictures are like symbols and are similar to the icons we use today on things like computers and cell phones. Each picture represented a letter or sound. The...

Ethiopian Berbere Spice

by Tamarah Horton | Oct 14, 2014 | God is Provider, Passport to Africa

Berbere Spice is a one of the most basic elements of Ethiopian cooking. What salt and pepper are to American cooking, Berebere spice is to Ethiopian cooking. Well, sort of. One big difference……. HEAT! Think fiery….. hot…..spicy! It is a...