My First Geography

Exploring Yahuah's Beautiful World!

Grades K-1

Special Words We Use

Yahuah (YAH-hoo-ah) - Our Creator's name

Yahusha (YAH-hoo-sha) - Our Savior's name

Elohim (El-oh-HEEM) - Another name for our Creator

For Parents/Teachers: This workbook introduces young children to basic geography concepts. Each lesson uses the 4Rs framework: Receive (learn), Reflect (think about it), Recall (remember), and Respond (do something). Activities are designed to be hands-on and engaging. Read aloud to children and help them with writing activities.

Lesson 1: Yahuah Made Our World

Genesis 1:1 - "In the beginning Elohim created the heavens and the earth."

Our Beautiful World

Yahuah made a wonderful world for us to live in! He made:

Did You Know?

Geography means "writing about the earth." We are learning about all the places Yahuah made!

What is Geography?

Geography is learning about:

Receive and Recall

1. Yahuah made our beautiful .

2. Geography means learning about on the earth.

3. Yahuah made land and .

Draw and Color!

Draw something Yahuah made - a tree, a mountain, or the ocean!

Draw here

Reflect and Respond

  1. What is your favorite thing that Yahuah made?
  2. What do you see outside your window?
  3. Have you ever been to a mountain or the ocean?

Answer Key - Lesson 1

1. world/earth

2. places

3. water

Lesson 2: What is a Map?

Psalm 24:1 - "The earth is Yahuah's, and everything in it."

Maps Help Us See the World

A map is a flat picture that shows us places. Maps help us:

Did You Know?

People have made maps for thousands of years! Even in Bible times, people drew maps to show where places were.

Parts of a Map

Maps have special parts:

Different Kinds of Maps

Map Colors

When you look at a map:

Receive and Recall

1. A is a flat picture that shows us places.

2. On maps, is usually water.

3. Maps help us where places are.

Reflect and Respond

  1. Have you ever seen a map? Where?
  2. Why would a map be helpful?
  3. What color would a river be on a map?

Answer Key - Lesson 2

1. map

2. blue

3. find/see

Lesson 3: What is a Globe?

Isaiah 40:22 - "He sits enthroned above the circle of the earth."

A Special Ball Called a Globe

A globe is a round ball that shows us the whole world. It is shaped like a ball because that is what many people think the earth looks like.

Note for Parents: Different families hold different views about the shape of the earth. This lesson introduces the globe as a common tool while allowing room for discussion of various perspectives.

How Globes and Maps are Different

Did You Know?

You can spin a globe around! Try to find where you live on a globe.

What We See on a Globe

Receive and Recall

1. A is round like a ball.

2. A map is .

3. Big pieces of land are called .

4. Big areas of water are called .

Reflect and Respond

  1. Have you ever held a globe?
  2. Can you find your country on a globe or world map?
  3. What is one difference between a map and a globe?

Answer Key - Lesson 3

1. globe

2. flat

3. continents

4. oceans

Lesson 4: Land and Water

Genesis 1:9-10 - "Elohim called the dry ground 'land,' and the gathered waters he called 'seas.'"

Yahuah Made Land

There are many kinds of land:

Yahuah Made Water

There are many kinds of water:

Did You Know?

Most of the earth is covered with water! That is why maps have so much blue on them.

Match the Words!

Draw a line to match each word with what it means:

Mountain Water with land all around
Ocean Very high land
Lake Huge area of salty water

Receive and Recall

1. Very high land is called a .

2. A huge area of salty water is an .

3. Water that flows in one direction is a .

4. Flat land that goes on and on is called a .

Reflect and Respond

  1. Have you ever climbed a hill or mountain?
  2. Have you ever swam in a lake or the ocean?
  3. What kind of land is near your home?

Answer Key - Lesson 4

1. mountain

2. ocean

3. river

4. plain

Matching: Mountain-Very high land, Ocean-Huge area of salty water, Lake-Water with land all around

Lesson 5: The Seven Continents

Acts 17:26 - "From one man he made all the nations, that they should inhabit the whole earth."

Big Pieces of Land

The earth has seven big pieces of land called continents. Let's learn their names!

Africa Antarctica Asia Australia Europe North America South America

Learning About Each Continent

Did You Know?

If you live in the United States, you live on the continent of North America!

Receive and Recall

1. There are continents.

2. The biggest continent is .

3. The coldest continent is .

4. Kangaroos live in .

5. The United States is in America.

Let's Practice!

Can you say all seven continents? Try saying them out loud:

Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America

Now try saying them again with your eyes closed!

Reflect and Respond

  1. Which continent do you live on?
  2. Which continent would you like to visit?
  3. Can you name an animal from Africa?

Answer Key - Lesson 5

1. seven (7)

2. Asia

3. Antarctica

4. Australia

5. North

Lesson 6: The Five Oceans

Psalm 95:5 - "The sea is his, for he made it."

Big Bodies of Water

Between the continents, Yahuah put huge oceans. There are five oceans!

Pacific Ocean Atlantic Ocean Indian Ocean Arctic Ocean Southern Ocean

Learning About Each Ocean

Did You Know?

All five oceans are connected! Fish can swim from one ocean to another. Yahuah filled the oceans with wonderful sea creatures!

Ocean Animals

Many animals live in the oceans:

Receive and Recall

1. There are oceans.

2. The biggest ocean is the Ocean.

3. The coldest ocean is the Ocean.

4. are the biggest animals in the world.

Draw and Color!

Draw an ocean animal you would like to see!

Draw here

Reflect and Respond

  1. Have you ever seen the ocean?
  2. What is your favorite ocean animal?
  3. Why do you think Yahuah made the oceans so big?

Answer Key - Lesson 6

1. five (5)

2. Pacific

3. Arctic

4. Whales

Lesson 7: Directions - North, South, East, West

Psalm 103:12 - "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us."

The Four Directions

To find our way, we use four main directions:

Remember the Directions!

A fun way to remember: Never Eat Soggy Waffles

Start at the top and go around: North, East, South, West!

Using Directions

We use directions to tell where things are:

Did You Know?

On most maps, north is at the top! That is why we say "up north" and "down south."

Receive and Recall

1. On a map, north is at the .

2. The sun rises in the .

3. The sun sets in the .

4. There are main directions.

Direction Practice!

Stand up and try this:

Reflect and Respond

  1. Which direction does the sun rise?
  2. What direction is at the top of a map?
  3. Can you point north right now?

Answer Key - Lesson 7

1. top

2. east

3. west

4. four (4)

Lesson 8: Where Do I Live?

Psalm 139:3 - "You know where I go and where I lie down. You know everything I do."

Your Address

Everyone has an address. An address tells people where you live. Your address starts small and gets bigger:

Did You Know?

Yahuah knows exactly where you are at all times! You are never lost to Him.

My Home Address

It is important to know your address. This helps:

Fill in Your Address!

(With help from a parent)

My street: ________________________________

My city/town: ________________________________

My state: ________________________________

My country: ________________________________

My continent: ________________________________

Receive and Recall

1. Your address tells people where you .

2. States are in .

3. Countries are on .

4. always knows where you are.

Reflect and Respond

  1. Do you know your home address?
  2. What state do you live in?
  3. Why is it good to know your address?

Answer Key - Lesson 8

1. live

2. countries

3. continents

4. Yahuah

Lesson 9: Weather Around the World

Matthew 5:45 - "He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous."

Different Places Have Different Weather

Yahuah made some places hot and some places cold. Weather is different all around the world!

Hot Places

Cold Places

In Between Places

Did You Know?

When it is summer where you live, it is winter on the other side of the world!

Receive and Recall

1. Places near the middle of the earth are very .

2. is the coldest continent.

3. Many places have four .

4. The four seasons are Spring, Summer, , and Winter.

Reflect and Respond

  1. What is the weather like where you live?
  2. What is your favorite season?
  3. Would you rather live somewhere hot or cold?

Answer Key - Lesson 9

1. hot

2. Antarctica

3. seasons

4. Fall

Lesson 10: Animals in Different Places

Genesis 1:24 - "And Elohim said, 'Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds.'"

Animals Live in Different Places

Yahuah made different animals for different places. Each animal is special for where it lives!

African Animals

Arctic Animals

Australian Animals

Did You Know?

Yahuah gave each animal special things to help it live in its home. Polar bears have thick fur to stay warm. Camels can go a long time without water!

Match the Animal to Its Home!

Kangaroo Africa
Polar Bear Australia
Lion Arctic

Receive and Recall

1. are the tallest animals.

2. bears live in the Arctic.

3. hop and carry babies in pouches.

4. are the biggest land animals.

Draw and Color!

Draw your favorite animal from another continent!

Draw here

Reflect and Respond

  1. What is your favorite animal from Africa?
  2. Would a polar bear be happy living in Africa? Why or why not?
  3. Why do you think Yahuah made so many different kinds of animals?

Answer Key - Lesson 10

1. Giraffes

2. Polar

3. Kangaroos

4. Elephants

Matching: Kangaroo-Australia, Polar Bear-Arctic, Lion-Africa

Lesson 11: People Around the World

Revelation 7:9 - "A great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language."

Yahuah Made All People

People live all around the world. Yahuah made people in many beautiful ways:

We Are All One Family

The Bible tells us all people came from Adam and Eve. We are all related! We are one big human family.

Did You Know?

There are about 7,000 different languages spoken in the world! But we can all smile, laugh, and love.

How People Are the Same

Even though we look different, all people:

Receive and Recall

1. All people came from and Eve.

2. There are about 7,000 in the world.

3. loves all people.

4. We are all one human .

Reflect and Respond

  1. Have you ever met someone from another country?
  2. What makes all people the same?
  3. How can we show love to people who are different from us?

Answer Key - Lesson 11

1. Adam

2. languages

3. Yahuah

4. family

Lesson 12: Taking Care of Yahuah's World

Genesis 2:15 - "Yahuah Elohim took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."

We Are Caretakers

Yahuah made a beautiful world and gave it to people to care for. We are caretakers of the earth!

How We Can Care for the Earth

Did You Know?

One tree can make enough oxygen for two people to breathe! Trees are wonderful gifts from Yahuah.

Being Thankful

We should thank Yahuah for:

Receive and Recall

1. Yahuah put Adam in the garden to for it.

2. We should put trash in cans.

3. We can save by turning off the faucet.

4. We are of the earth.

Be a Helper!

What can YOU do this week to take care of Yahuah's world?

Reflect and Respond

  1. What is one way you can help take care of the earth?
  2. Why did Yahuah give us the job of caring for the earth?
  3. What is your favorite part of Yahuah's creation?

Answer Key - Lesson 12

1. care

2. trash

3. water

4. caretakers

Lesson 13: My Neighborhood

Luke 10:27 - "Love your neighbor as yourself."

What is a Neighborhood?

A neighborhood is the area around your home. It includes:

Places in a Neighborhood

Did You Know?

You can make a map of your own neighborhood! It would show your house, the streets, and the places you go.

Being a Good Neighbor

Yahusha said to love your neighbor. We can be good neighbors by:

Draw and Color!

Draw a picture of your home or neighborhood!

Draw here

Receive and Recall

1. A is the area around your home.

2. are places where people play.

3. Yahusha said to love your .

4. are where families live.

Reflect and Respond

  1. What is your favorite place in your neighborhood?
  2. Who lives near you?
  3. How can you be a good neighbor?

Answer Key - Lesson 13

1. neighborhood

2. Parks

3. neighbor

4. Homes

Lesson 14: Geography Review

Genesis 1:31 - "Elohim saw all that he had made, and it was very good."

What We Learned!

We learned so much about Yahuah's wonderful world! Let's remember:

Great Job!

You are now a young geographer! You know about maps, continents, oceans, and so much more!

Final Review

1. A flat picture of places is called a .

2. There are continents.

3. There are oceans.

4. The biggest ocean is the Ocean.

5. On a map, north is at the .

6. The sun rises in the .

7. live in Australia.

8. is the coldest continent.

9. We are of Yahuah's world.

10. Yahuah loves all .

Say the Seven Continents!

Can you still name all seven? Try it!

1. ______________ 2. ______________ 3. ______________

4. ______________ 5. ______________ 6. ______________

7. ______________

Final Questions

  1. What was your favorite thing to learn about?
  2. What continent would you like to visit someday?
  3. How will you help take care of Yahuah's beautiful world?

Answer Key - Lesson 14

1. map

2. seven (7)

3. five (5)

4. Pacific

5. top

6. east

7. Kangaroos

8. Antarctica

9. caretakers

10. people

Seven Continents: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America

Course Completion Notes for Parents/Teachers:

Congratulations! Your child has completed "My First Geography"! They now understand:

Keep exploring! Look at maps together, find places in books and videos, and talk about the wonderful world Yahuah made!