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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.
Publisher's Description of Little Dipper Roller Coaster
The Little Dipper is a great introductory kit to the CDX Roller Coaster system! it comes with everything you need to build your very own block roller coaster!
These roller coaster sets will give you thrills you won't find even on the real thing! The thrill of creating and building your own roller coaster from the ground up! The thrill of using a realistic chain with a crank handle to pull your rollercoaster to the top of the initial big hill and watching it zoom around the track, pulled by g-forces alone! The roller coaster train comes assembled and has "precision machined metal wheels for high efficiency and smooth operation." The high quality, plastic roller coaster pieces are all compatible with the world's leading building block system (and others like it!), if you want to create new designs. The Little Dipper contains 332 pieces and the coaster measures 19" in length, the Flyer includes 539 pieces and measures 28" long, the Sidewinder contains 825 pieces and stretches 38" long, and the Cyclone contains over 900 pieces and the finished model reaches a whopping 48" in length! ~ Megan