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Interactive Notebook: United States Government Resource Book
SKU
010317
ISBN
9781622238163
Grade 5-8
Neutral
Consumable
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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.
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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.
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Consumable
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Description
Empower students to learn the principles that govern the United States with this interactive resource that focuses on democracy, the articles of confederation, compromise, the constitution, and the legislative branches. Providing step-by-step instructions and templates, students will create a personal study resource for class assignments and tests. Lessons are formatted similarly with instructions to create a left side “student output" page and a right side “input" page. The student output page allows students to show what they have learned and may include drawings, foldables, charts, illustrations, graphs, graphic organizers, and extended learning activities. On the right side or input page, students will list the included key details page and/or teacher directed content that may include lecture or textbook notes or guides. An excellent resource that allows students to take ownership of their learning.
Grading rubric and answer keys are included. Additional materials required include a notebook (spiral, composition or 3 ring binder), glue stick, scissors, colored pencils, and tabs. Aligns to current state standards. Reproducible for classroom use. 62 pgs, pb. ~Deanne
Publisher's Description of Interactive Notebook: United States Government Resource Book
Encourage students to create their own learning portfolios with the Mark Twain Interactive Notebook: United States Government for grades 5–8. This 64-page interactive notebook includes 19 lessons in The Constitution, the three branches of government, and more. Students are encouraged to be creative, use color, and work with interactive content to gain a greater understanding of the topics covered. This workbook helps students record, store, and organize essential information and serve as resources for review and test prep.
Category Description for Interactive Notebooks
Students create their own interactive notebook as they learn about different time periods of history. Each three-page lesson has instructions on how to complete the notebook pages, key details to read about the subject, and a hands-on project with cut-outs and other activities. The notebook is a great resource for reviewing and organizing information and reinforcing concepts. Includes a grading rubric and timeline. Pages are perforated and reproducible for classroom use.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Mark Twain Media |
| Grades: | 5-8 |
| ISBN: | 9781622238163 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.1875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.35 |
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