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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.
Follow through World War II, from what led up
to the war to after the war. Students will be learning about the rise of the National
Socialist party, the holocaust, Pearl Harbor, women in wartime, D-day, Atomic
bombs, facts, figures and more. The front inside cover has an opening quiz to
test your student’s knowledge of World War II, and the back inside cover has
the answers and page number in the book where students can read about it. Softcover
(9.2 x 7.2), 64 pages.
Publisher's Description of DK Findout! World War II
When did World War II begin? How were people protected during an air
raid? How did the Allies crack the enemy’s secret code? Find out the
answers to these questions and more in DKfindout! World War II,
which features photographs and illustrations of war machines,
battlefields, and world leaders from throughout the span of this
widespread conflict. Readers will learn about the rise of Nazi Germany,
the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and life during the war. From the horrors
of the Holocaust to the Allies’ victory against the Germans on D-Day, DKfindout! World War II will provide kids with plenty of important details to pore over.
A series for kids to become familiar with
more than 30 of their favorite STEM and history-related subjects. This series
is highly visual and covers the subjects that kids really want to learn about. This
book will keep the attention of your learner since it presents information in
bite size pieces with lots of illustrations. Learn
more about history—and everything else—at www.dkfindout.com, the award-winning
free educational website.