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Switched-On Schoolhouse Civics
SKU
020587
ISBN
9780740338038
Grade 9-12
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Teaching Method
Traditional
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Charlotte Mason
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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
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Montessori (Discovery)
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Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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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
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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
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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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Description
Civics is also available in a Switched-On Schoolhouse Civics edition. Through interactive activities, graphics and information, students will learn about the foundations and structure of the American government, state and local government, leadership roles, worldwide politics, the election process, economics and comparative governments. Civics is a one-semester course appropriate for advanced junior high and high school students. USB flash drive. Switched on Schoolhouse has been discontinued and our stock is limited. The USB Flash drive will work on current Windows 10 Home or Pro versions (S mode not supported). AOP Technical support will be available until June 2022. According to Alpha Omega, the USB Drive should continue to work on Windows 10 beyond June 2022, but no tech support will be available. Minimum system requirements: Windows 10 Home or Pro (Up to Date); Dual Core 1.1 GHz or higher (2 GHz recommended), 4 GB RAM, 120 GB minimum total space with 5GB available hard drive space, and a 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor. Microsoft Office and printer are recommended. Please note that the software is NOT Mac-compatible and is no longer Windows XP or Windows 8 compatible. Windows 10 S Mode is not supported.
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Details
| Product Format: | CD-ROM |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Alpha Omega Publications |
| Grades: | 9-12 |
| ISBN: | 9780740338038 |
| Length in Inches: | 4.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 2.625 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.1438 |
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