A few years ago, I was talking with a group of 20 5-6th grade students at our church. They all attended public school. I told them our church supported missionaries on 6 of the 7 continents. The word “continent” confused them. Not a single kid could tell me what a continent is, let alone name a continent. I then pulled out a map of the US, and only one kid could locate our state (Illinois). Where are the Rocky Mountains? Not a clue. However, they sure knew it was wrong for me to put papers in a regular trash can instead of in a recycle bin.
Years ago when I lived in CA I explained to some kids that I was born and raised in CT.
I asked them what states bordered CT.
Not one could name even one state.
Do they still make physical globes, anymore?