Geography Enrichment Program for Elementary Students
A global mindset starts here.
The Passport Club
SCHOOL-WIDE OR INDIVIDUAL GEOGRAPHY ENRICHMENT PROGRAM
Students learn the locations of the world’s countries and begin to develop an understanding of our complex world.
THEIR FUTURE IS GLOBAL. SHOULDN'T THEY UNDERSTAND THE GLOBE?
- Build a foundation in global literacy.
- Inspire curiosity about the world.
- Make existing curriculum global.
MADE BY TEACHERS, FOR TEACHERS
- Start with a passport.
- Choose a level (1-5) to study.
- Celebrate your learning on Passport Check Day.
- Earn a stamp for each level completed.
Teachers may add special geography projects, activities or global literature as they see fit!
About Us
Hello and welcome to The Passport Club! We hope you take time to investigate the program.
Our mission is to give teachers and Passport Club parent volunteers the tools and guidance to make global competency a natural part of their curriculum and inspire students to be curious about the world around them.
As teachers, we know the demands placed on teachers and volunteers. We've created a flexible, affordable program that enhances, not adds, to the existing curriculum. We are always looking to improve, so feel free to contact us with suggestions!
Chris Manning has 33 years of elementary education experience. She has taught 1st through 5th grade and spent 10 years in Gifted and Talented Services in Minnesota. Chris holds a Masters in Education and Certificate in Gifted Education from Hamline University, and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the College of St. Benedict.
Bob Manning has 28 years teaching experience, including 9th grade AP Human Geography, Global Studies and is now a Career Pathways Coordinator. Bob is certified in administering the Intercultural Development Inventory® (IDI®), which assesses intercultural competence—the capability to shift cultural perspective and appropriately adapt behavior to cultural differences and commonalities.
Bob is also a Certified Teacher Coordinator of Work-based Learning, holds a Masters in Teaching from the University of St. Thomas and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from St. John’s University.
Thank you for your efforts to develop our future global citizens!
Cheers!
Chris and Bob