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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.
ExploreOne Aries Telescope is an ideal beginner scope that is easy to use and includes a simple alt-azimuth mount (for separate horizontal and vertical rotation) and tripod for easier movement and focus. It offers a 50mm aperture (opening), a 600 mm focal length, and two eyepieces. The eyepieces are interchangeable for varied viewing. It also comes with a red dot finder for easy object location, astronomy software and a star map. The red dot finder allows the user to point the finder at the object to be viewed and then proceed to bring the object into focus. Specifications: Achromatic Refractor Optical Design, 50 MM Lens Size, 23x & 61x Magnification, 600 MM Focal Length, Plossl 26 MM & 9.7 MM Eyepieces, 31.7 Mm/1.25" Eyepiece Size, Panhandle Mount, Silver Carbon Fiber Wrap Finish, and Red Dot Viewfinder. Bonus Features include downloadable software and a downloadable Star Map.
Publisher's Description of ExploreOne Aries - Telescope 50/600
By revealing celestial secrets like the intricate contours of the lunar terrain, the Explore One Aries Telescope can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary for budding junior astronomers. This ideal beginner's scope is easy to use and includes a simple alt-azimuth mount and tripod that allow the user to smoothly move the scope up, down and side to side. It offers a 50 mm aperture, a 600 mm focal length and two eyepieces that allow for varied levels of magnification. It also comes with a red dot finder for easy object location, astronomy software and a star map.
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Valerie S
For my grandson for his birthday. He loved his metal detector to explore earth so I thought he might like to explore the stars.
Darleen M
My granddaughter asked for a telescope to see the stars with. Her dad said he would help her get started. It looks like this will be a great beginner telescope for her.
Parent choice
For my grandson for his birthday. He loved his metal detector to explore earth so I thought he might like to explore the stars.
My granddaughter asked for a telescope to see the stars with. Her dad said he would help her get started. It looks like this will be a great beginner telescope for her.
Chosen by my great grandson