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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
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Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
This colorful rendition of the U.S. measures 2' x 3'. Most of the states are separate pieces, but some of the smaller Northeastern states are grouped together. Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Alaska's island chain are included with the border instead of the corresponding state pieces. All pieces fit within the interlocking border. Each piece exhibits the state's name, capital, and pictures of famous landmarks, state flowers or birds, or other representative pictures.
Publisher's Description of USA Map Puzzle (60 Pieces)
This MasterPieces 16.5" x 12.75" 60pc USA Map Puzzle is the perfect way to teach kids about geography! Learn all the states when you put together this 60 piece USA Map puzzle. The puzzle includes state-shaped puzzle pieces and a full-color insert with fun facts about each state. It is great for children ages 5-10 years old.
The pieces are not state shaped. The front and the back of the box says "State Shaped Puzzle Pieces" and shows the state of California as a piece lifted from the puzzle, but NONE of the pieces are cut around the states. It is just a regular jigsaw puzzle.
Jodie G
Rated 5 out of 5
Jun 27, 2013
Overall this is a very nice puzzle but not all states have their own pieces In New England there are two pieces with two states and another with four They didn't even try to make a piece for Hawaii; it's divided up into two pieces like the border pieces are Alaska's island chain and upper Michigan were included with the border rather than the state pieceIt is a nice puzzle and I'm looking forward to using it as my kids learn their states but I had been hoping that it would have a separate piece for each state
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I had a US map puzzle when I was little, and I have a young friend I think would enjoy one too.
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education of my step child
I had a US map puzzle when I was little, and I have a young friend I think would enjoy one too.
Fun for kids to do together
I picked this puzzle as a learning tool for my Niece.