6 Fun YouTube Shows for Homeschool Geography

394: Six Fun YouTube Shows for Homeschool Geography

Bring geography into your homeschool with six free YouTube shows that make learning about the world entertaining. Meryl shares favorites she watches, including several she uses in her high school World Geography class.

Shows mentioned

1. CGP Grey
   Explore unusual borders and geographical puzzles through entertaining explanations. Look for the Bizarre Borders playlist and Grey’s explanation of the countries that make up the UK.
2. Geography Now
   Discover individual countries through lively videos covering their geography and culture. Meryl uses selected episodes with quizzes and has students create their own Geography Now–style country videos.
3. Expedition Overland
   Follow a team exploring remote places in overlanding vehicles. Their journeys offer a look at challenging terrain and the people they meet along the way. Meryl started with the Central America series and recommends the show for family viewing.
4. Rickshaw Run
   This four-part adventure follows YouTubers traveling across India in tuk-tuks while raising money for charity. The journey offers glimpses of ordinary life in India, with breakdowns and uncertainty adding to the story.
5. Jet Lag: The Game
   Watch competitors turn real places into elaborate game boards, with challenges such as hide-and-seek and races across countries. Strategy and unexpected developments keep viewers interested while introducing them to different locations.
   Parent note: Some episodes include strong language or challenges involving alcohol. Preview episodes according to your family’s preferences.
6. Itchy Boots
   Join a Dutch woman traveling solo by motorcycle. Her adventures introduce viewers to local food and changing landscapes, along with the practical challenges of the journey. Early episodes are short enough to fit into a spare few minutes.

FundaFunda Academy resources

• High School World Geography — A two-semester course with the option to begin in January and complete the remaining semester in the fall.
• Around North America in 30 Days — A web-based unit study for grades 4–8.
• Around South America in 30 Days — A web-based unit study for grades 4–8.

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