Africa and Asia

Reading and Materials List

Required Books

• Journey Through Asia by Lynne Z. Petkovic, M.Ed., J.D.
• Journey Through Africa by Lynne Z. Petkovic, M.Ed., J.D.
• Beatrice's Goat by Page McBrier

Materials

Common Materials

• colored pencils
• journal
• blank paper
• world map or globe
• construction paper
• books on an African country your child selects
• colored pencils or markers
• glue or glue stick
• large note cards
• markers
• books on Asian and African countries

Lesson 1

• map of Africa with bodies of water and landforms* (1.2 - optional)
• clay* (1.4 - optional)
• documentary about Africa

Lesson 2

• crayons or markers
• ruler
• scissors

Lesson 3

• drums or other percussion instruments* (3.3 - Option 1 - optional)

Lesson 4

• 2 identical glasses
• clipboard
• 2 eggs
• small scale
• tablespoon
• salt

Lesson 5

• plain paper

Lesson 6

• 2 folktales or legends from different countries

* - denotes an optional material that may or may not be used