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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.
This course provides a broad survey of major areas in science, including the human body, plants, animals, health and nutrition, matter, sound waves, Earth science, and heat energy. Additional topics studied include the human body systems, how sound travels, and the phases of matter. Each of the 10 units contains 3-5 sections to complete. Each section ends with a self-test, which is great for review and each unit ends with a cumulative unit test. The Teacher’s Guide has the answers to all the sections, self-tests, unit tests, additional learning activities, and includes an Alternate Test for each unit. Daily instructional material is written directly into the workbooks. This course will take an average of 45 minutes daily to complete. ~Amber
Publisher's Description of Calvert Science Grade 3 Complete Set
Calvert 3rd Grade Science is a well-rounded course covering concepts across all areas of science. Presented in 10 colorful units, this course captivates students with lessons on plants, animals, physical properties, the environment, and more.
Since each self-paced unit can be completed in as little as three to four weeks, students experience a sense of accomplishment at the completion of each one! In addition, regular self tests and an end-of-unit test provide assessment of student progress. An essential teacher's guide is included to provide important teaching supplements, such as instructional notes and answer keys, as well as additional resources and activities.
Calvert Science focuses on developing observation skills while studying the physical world around us. The prep work for the teacher is already done and students work independently to master material before moving on. More teacher involvement is necessary in younger grades. Each grade level consists of 10 colorful unit worktexts with 3 lessons per text. A single workbook is designed to take three to four weeks to complete, allowing for instruction, review, and testing. This equates to about 150–180 lessons, depending on the student. Each lesson will take about 45 minutes to complete. The instructional material is written directly into the worktexts for the student, and each lesson will cover scientific vocabulary, critical thinking, observation, and comprehension skills. Students will be encouraged to do independent research using dictionaries and encyclopedias. Activities and observable experiments are found throughout each unit and utilize common household or backyard items. Each unit will have lesson self-tests and an overall unit test to continually monitor and assess students’ comprehension. These should be removed and set aside before giving the workbooks to the student. A full-course Teacher’s Guide includes a science project list, suggested and required material supplies, additional learning activities, answer keys, and alternative tests. The answer keys are number-coded for easy reference to what section it came from. Grade 1 Teacher has Part 1 and Part 2 Teacher Guide.