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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.
Students learn about the growth of the United States from colonies to world power while studying key historical figures and United States/world geography. Answers are not available in this kit but are included in the parent kit (048081). This kit includes:
Our American Heritage textbook 5th edition
Our American Heritage Quiz and Test book 5th edition
Our American Heritage Map Skills book 5th edition
Publisher's Description of Abeka History/Geography 3 Child Kit
Provide your child all the tools he needs to study history effectively. With colorful textbook, quiz and test materials, geography map projects, and a map book, this all-inclusive kit will make your child's history learning experience a meaningful one. Let your child see God's hand in the establishment of this great country through learning various historical events and documents. This kit has been put together for your convenience and will save you the hassle of having to purchase the books individually.
American heritage is studied through the lives of great people like Miles Standish, William Penn, Benjamin Franklin, Benjamin Banneker, Dolley Madison, and more. The expansion and modernization of America is also studied.
