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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.
Bring the stars indoors with the Constellation and Solar System Explorer. The Explorer uses 3 AAA batteries (not included) to display constellations, planets, sun, and moon on your ceiling or wall. View constellations in three different formats: the stars as you would see them in the night sky (celestial), connected, and illustrated (an imposed illustration of what the constellations are supposed to be). A book is included with stories of the constellations and fun facts. The plastic projector is 22cm in length and sets on an adjustable tripod. Just turn and click the telescope projector to view the phenomena of space.
Publisher's Description of GeoSafari Constellation and Solar System Explorer
View 12 Zodiac constellations, the sun and moon, all eight planets, and The Big and Little Dippers from any room in the house with this amazing, handheld observatory! Ages 812
The Nitty Gritty:
10 Handheld projector with adjustable tripod and build-in red LED light for preserving night vision All constellations displayed in 3 ways: celestial, connected, and illustrated 28-Page, multilingual explorer guide Requires 3 AAA batteries (not included) Supports STEM: Study constellations and view planets