Lapbook piccies

Finally got around to taking (rather dark, sorry) photos of K and B's first lapbook on the "Around the World in Eighty Days".

Here's a run down:


In the middle, once opened, we have a map of the world showing the main countries that Michael Palin travelled to during his trip "Around the World in Eighty Days". He followed the journey from the story of the same name and used land and sea to travel. Also on this map is information on the International Date Line, as Michael Palin crossed this on his return journey.


Lift the map page to find information on the oceans of the world as well as details on polar bears of the Arctic and the blue whale of the waters. Also in this section we wrote about why the oceans are blue, what makes the Red and Black seas their colours, what causes waves and why the seas are salty.


On the two opening side flaps of the lapbook we have pockets with tags showing interesting information on some of the countries Michael Palin visited. This one is Italy. The pocket is a decorated mask from the Carnevale.


This is Greece. The pocket has illustrations and very brief details of three Greek myths.


Egypt was interesting and we would like to learn more about this country and it's fascinating history. K, B and I enjoyed making the clay and plaster of paris mummies.


India came next. K made the little paper woven basket for a cobra. Together with tags of interesting information, all the country pockets had the country flag, capital city and continent details too.


After lifting the "oceans" page, there is a final page of country pockets. These are China, Japan, USA and finally the return home to UK with a picture of The Reform Club where the journey began and ended.

Once we've settled in our new home the children would like to write to Michael Palin at the BBC telling him about their projects and asking for a signed photograph. My sister and I used to do this and between us had quite a collection.