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Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Introducing
the very first Beast Academy science! Similar in format to Beast Academy math,
Beast Academy characters discuss important science concepts in comic style
format. Instruction is also in the form of informational text with colorful
infographics and other illustrations. Based on Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS), topics cover concepts, practices, and standards outlined for Grade
3. Units include Forces and Interactions, Weather and Climate, Relationships in
Ecosystems, and Inheritance and Variation of Traits. Interwoven throughout the
lessons are a variety of question types such as challenge, discussion, research
and journal questions. Students will need access to online resources to answer
research questions. Journal questions can be answered in a separate science
notebook. The rest of the activity pages can be completed directly in the book.
Household labs are included with clear instructions. A list of items needed for
each chapter is listed at the front of the book. Book A includes sixteen
chapters with the recommendation of completing one chapter a week. Book B (not
published yet) will also contain 16 chapters for the second semester. Solutions
are included in the back. Pages are perforated for easy tear out.
Non-reproducible. ~ Gina
Publisher's Description of Beast Academy Science 3A
Beast Academy Science 3A is the first in a two-part Level 3 science
series. BA Science 3A content is aligned to the Next Generation Science
Standards (NGSS) for grade 3, but often goes well beyond what is
typically expected of students. Science 3A includes units on motion,
weather, and survival.
