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School of the Woods
SKU
047869
ISBN
9781599151908
Grade 5-9
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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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Religious Content
Secular
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Neutral
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Christian/Religious
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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
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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
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Medium Teacher Involvement
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High Teacher Involvement
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Everything you need is included.
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Our Price
$15.95 
Description
Real-life interactions with animals in their native habitat are rare these days. Experience them through this unabridged reprint of William Long's 1902 animal sketches, written “on location" as he traveled. In personable, story form, Long records his interactions with various animals: the heron, bear, porcupine, fawn, and more. Every writer is a product of their time. Therefore, you'll see a few allusions to biblical characters, Uncle Remus stories, and a handful of others—commonly employed at the time. However, the focus is truly on the lessons learned from animals, instilling admiration and a receptive spirit to their instruction. Additional distinctives enhance this treasure. Since his guides were of Maine's Milicete tribe and their animal names displayed those animals' characteristics, Long incorporates these, providing a pronunciation glossary. Additionally, each page (and some full pages) is illustrated by Charles Copeland. 6"x 9", 364 pgs., pb. ~ Ruth
Publisher's Description of School of the Woods
Through vivid depictions of a dozen family groupings, the author demonstrates that mother animals and birds often train their young in order to supplement their natural instincts. The deer and her fawns, the black bear and her cubs, the fishhawk and her nestlings, the keen-eyed heron, the stupid porcupine, and the mighty moose are some of the animals whose teachings are described in this book.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Yesterday's Classics |
| Author: | William J. Long |
| Grades: | 5-9 |
| ISBN: | 9781599151908 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.875 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.25 |
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