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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.
An excavation kit for
digging up sea monsters. This kit has one Elasmosaurus that your young explorer
can dig up using the included tools. Digs can be messy, so be sure to do this
fun activity in an area that is easy to clean. The model is about 14 inches
long when fully constructed, and it includes 15 pieces. ~ Kathryn
Publisher's Description of Sea Monsters Excavation Kit Elasmosaurus
This set includes a 15 piece model skeleton of a seafaring Elasmosaurus that measures 14.2 inches long when fully assembled! Includes everything a young paleontologist needs - a hammer, chisel and brush, plus detailed instructions and an educational fact sheet.
Do you have a future
paleontologist in your family? Even if your little friends aren’t going to grow
up to dig up dinosaurs and ice age animals, why not try now? These dig sets are
full of fun for practically anyone. Sets range from 12 pieces to 15 pieces.
Each set includes a hammer, chisel and brush, detailed instructions, and an
educational fact sheet. ~ Kathryn
