FACT:
75% of 8th graders can’t find countries on a map.
(According to the 2014 Nation’s Report Card.)
Why are American students bombing Geography?
Want to make World Geography, Cultures, and Social Studies relatable, engaging, and FUN?
Look no further than THE PASSPORT PROJECT! This true story is the perfect supplemental reading for middle school Social Studies & ELA.
The best part? Your students will LOVE this coming-of-age, adventure memoir.
The Plan
With loads of free resources, it is easy to incorporate THE PASSPORT PROJECT into your lesson plan. This true story seamlessly integrates ELA and Social Studies. Use it for both subjects or just one.
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Table of Contents
- Class Sets of Books
- Editorial Reviews
- Standards-aligned Educator’s Guide with Classroom Activities
- Book Trailer
- Read-aloud Playlist
- 7 Continents Club Reading Challenge
- Author Visits
- Spotify Playlist
- Ask the Author Q&A
- Cultural Geography Independent Study Curriculum
- Travel to 12 Countries from Your Classroom
- Contact Form
THE PASSPORT PROJECT Class Sets Now Available!
Goodbye to boring. Hello to THE PASSPORT PROJECT.
Join educators across the country who are using THE PASSPORT PROJECT in their classrooms. The free Educator’s Guide with standards-aligned activities for ELA, Social Studies, and Math makes it easy to implement.
THE PASSPORT PROJECT Editorial Reviews
Don’t take our word for it. Feel confident knowing that the professionals recommend THE PASSPORT PROJECT. Click an image to read the full review.
THE PASSPORT PROJECT Educator’s Guide for ELA, Social Studies & Math
The free 27-page educator’s guide includes the following resources and classroom activities, correlated to grades 6-8 standards for ELA, Social Studies, and Math:
- THE PASSPORT PROJECT Flyer
- THE PASSPORT PROJECT Synopsis
- Curriculum Standards Alignment
- Pre-Reading Activity
- Discussion Guide & Reading Prompts
- Key Quotes & Indigenous Peoples
- Words Around the World
- Places of the World
- Major World Religions
- It’s How Much?
- Travel Expenses
- Where in the World are You?
- The Savvy Traveler
- 7 Continents Club
- YouTube Read-Aloud Link
- Author Bio
THE PASSPORT PROJECT Book Trailer
The best part of reading a true story is that the main characters are real people!
Listen to the real-life protagonists, Delaney and Riley, read the introduction. Then take a poll.
Are your students on Team Delaney or Team Riley? Team Riley (left) would be thrilled to ditch middle school for a global adventure. Team Delaney (right) would be devastated to leave their friends and life for five months.
This book trailer is a fun way to introduce this true adventure to your students.
THE PASSPORT PROJECT Read Aloud Playlist
In this 20-episode series, author Kellie McIntyre reads selections from throughout THE PASSPORT PROJECT.
7 CONTINENTS CLUB Reading Challenge
No passport? No problem! Join the 7 Continents Club by reading your way around the world. Everyone can travel through books.
Author Visits
Kellie loves speaking to organizations and schools about the intersection of travel and cultural intelligence (CQ)—and how these universal lessons translate to the boardroom, living room, and classroom.
THE PASSPORT PROJECT playlist on Spotify
Listen to the songs behind the popular young adult travel memoir, THE PASSPORT PROJECT.
Ask the Author Q&A
Kellie McIntyre answers frequently asked questions about her views on writing, parenting, and travel.
Cultural Geography Project-Based Independent Learning Curriculum
Are you looking for a complete Cultural Geography curriculum? This project-based curriculum is perfect for middle school geography, homeschools, charter schools, and gifted programs. Brought to you by InnovativePress.org where learning is an adventure!
Travel to 12 Countries from Your Classroom
With over 100 maps, images, and graphics, THE PASSPORT PROJECT keeps students engaged.
Let’s Connect!
If you have any questions, feedback, or would like to book Kellie for an author visit, please reach out!
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