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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.
Rugged metal
construction, rechargeable batteries, and long-life LED bulbs make this
microscope a reliable, durable option for home, co-op, or classroom use. Single
10x widefield eyepiece with revolving pointer, with 4x, 10x, and 40x objectives
provide the usual high school magnifications of 40x, 100x and 400x. The
inclined viewing head rotates 360 degrees for improved or shared viewing. Includes coarse and fine focus. See our
microscope comparison chart for full details. Includes battery charger and
vinyl dustcover. ~Deanne
Publisher's Description of Monocular Corded LED Microscope
Designed to facilitate teaching at the elementary level using the standard microscope format most commonly used in U.S. schools. This microscope features cool LED illumination, 45° inclined viewing head, on/off switch, and heavy-duty, 3-wire grounded cord and plug. Rugged metal frame, precision optical glass lenses. Student proofing features minimize loss of parts and other student abuse. Recommended for instruction through grade 6.
Review and compare microscopes sold at Rainbow Resource Center with our helpful Microscope Comparison Charts for: Grades K-8 and for Grades 6-12. Each microscope on the charts has an item number that links back to our website for a detailed description.
This line of microscopes offers variety and quality. They even offer some higher-end microscopes with special features. The metal construction lends to durability, LED illumination burns cooler and longer, and the company offers a lifetime limited warranty. Each comes with a dust cover and information sheet.
If you're not sure which microscope best fits your needs, check out our Microscope Comparison Sheet for a side-by-side comparison of all microscope models we offer.