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Our Great Big World
SKU
046786
ISBN
9781609991814
Grade 1-4
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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
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Classical
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Unit Study
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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.
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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
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Other Materials Optional
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Consumable
Consumable
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Non-Consumable
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Our Price
$45.00 - God-centered world geography curriculum written specifically for elementary children
- Ninety lessons (three per week) take about 30-45 minutes each
- Topics covered include the Artic and Antarctica, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, Oceania, North America, Mexico and Central America, the Caribbean, and South America
Description
Beautifully illustrated, the Our Great Big World Textbook was written to give homeschool families a glimpse into the magnificent world and peoples that God created. While the focus is geography, along the way students also learn history, music, art, and literature. There are 90 lessons divided into 30 units (3 lessons per unit). Each unit should take one week to complete, with each lesson taking 30-45 minutes. Alongside vibrant photographs, the text is written in a way that is understandable for elementary children. Each lesson concludes with numerous activities. Activities include finding the studied region on a globe, completing the lesson review questions, creative writing, and mapping activities, among others. While parents are encouraged to complete all the activities, this can be flexible for your family, for example, doing the lesson review or creative writing activities orally with younger children. Every unit concludes with a family activity that will create family memories through recipes, crafts, games, or other special projects. You will need to provide miscellaneous craft and art supplies, recipe ingredients, etc. These are listed with the activity so you can easily gather them ahead of time. Scripture references (NASB) are found throughout. Recommended literature complements the lessons in the text. While recommended to help the regions come alive, families may choose to modify or skip these recommendations. Our Great Big World is a delightful introduction to world geography for the younger ones in your family. I love how easy it is to use, with each lesson containing a short read, gorgeous illustrations, and concluding activities. This is a great course for siblings close in age to learn geography together. Please note, each child will need their own consumable Student Atlas, Lesson Review Book, and Coloring Book.
Publisher's Description of Our Great Big World
This book comes in the Curriculum Package. It includes 90 lessons and instructions for using the other components of Our Great Big World.
Category Description for Our Great Big World (Gr. 1-4)
Introduce children to the sights and sounds of Our Great Big World with this God-centered, beautifully illustrated, and engagingly written world geography curriculum. There are 90 lessons for one year of study, at a pace of 3 lessons per week. Each lesson includes a short reading (about 15 minutes to read aloud), followed by comprehension questions from the Lesson Review Book, a globe activity, and a related mapping activity from the Altas Workbook. Additional activities vary and may include coloring pages, a read-aloud literature selection, a folktale or song, or other related activity. Once a week (or after every 3 lessons) there is a family activity suggestion. These activities range from craft projects to games. Easy-to-find craft supplies are necessary. You will also need a globe and access to the internet with a connected device (smart phone/tablet/computer) to listen to the songs and folktales that accompany the text through a QR code (or link). The program also includes 7 recommended literature titles to introduce children to different regions of our world.
There are several components necessary for Our Great Big World. The hardcover Student Textbook, hardcover Folktales and Songs book, the softcover Answer Key and Literature Guide, and the softcover consumable student Lesson Review, Atlas Workbook, and Coloring Books. Components are available individually or sold together in a complete Curriculum Package.
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Notgrass Company |
| Grades: | 1-4 |
| ISBN: | 9781609991814 |
| Length in Inches: | 11.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 3.8 |
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