Exploring 'Around the World in 180 Days'

Sonia Wood from Oikos introduces 'Around the World in 180 Days', a curriculum covering world history and culture. The curriculum is more than just geography; it offers a comprehensive learning experience through a parent book and student workbooks. The curriculum is structured around continents and employs the four R's: research, reason, respond, and relate. Sonia shares her family's experience using the curriculum, integrating art and prayer, and highlights its value as a family learning tool. The curriculum encourages a broader worldview and can be adapted to individual family needs.

Who is the author of 'Around the World in 180 Days'?

• Sonia Wood

• Sheree Payne

• Gregg Wood

• Cherie Payne

What is the primary focus of 'Around the World in 180 Days'?

• World history and culture

• Mathematics and science

• Art and music

• Physical education

Which continents are covered in the book?

• North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand

• North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, India

• North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Greenland

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

What is the 'four R's model' used in the book?

• Research, Reason, Respond, Relate

• Read, Reflect, Respond, Relate

• Research, Reflect, Respond, Relate

• Read, Reason, Respond, Relate

How did Sonia Wood's family incorporate art into their use of the book?

• By painting pictures related to the continents

• By creating sculptures of famous landmarks

• By writing poems about each continent

• By drawing maps of continents

What unique approach did Sonia Wood's family take when using the book?

• They focused solely on North America

• They used it only for art projects

• They integrated it with their Bible study and prayer

• They used it as a standalone geography course

What was a significant outcome of the family's study of Sudan?

• They started a charity for Sudan

• They wrote a book about Sudan

• They received a call from a Sudanese father about education

• They decided to visit Sudan

What is one of the benefits of using 'Around the World in 180 Days' as a family curriculum?

• It allows children to learn independently

• It encourages family discussions and shared learning experiences

• It requires no parental involvement

• It focuses solely on academic achievement

How did the book help the family gain a broader world view?

• By focusing on local history

• By exploring the needs and cultures of different countries

• By studying only the geography of their own country

• By learning about famous historical figures

What is a common way some parents use the book with their children?

• As a bedtime story

• As a solo study project

• As a cooking class

• As a physical education guide