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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.
Publisher's Description of Spot-the-Difference Architecture
Take a world tour of stunning architecture, from Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow to the Flinders Street Station in Melbourne. Each magnificent color spread features a picture of the same building on both pages, but with 20 differences between the original on the left and the altered image on the right. The international array of sites includes Saint Peter's Basilica, New York's Chrysler Building, the Painted Ladies in San Francisco, China's Forbidden City, the Las Hijas Santuary in Ipiales, Colombia, the Taj Mahal, Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, the Buqshan Hotel in Yemen, and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi in Ouro Preto, Brazil.
Look at two photos side-by-side and find 20 differences. In the process, you are seeing photos of famous works of art and architecture. These would be a fun add-on to a unit study! I like that the student has to look at the photos so carefully. Some of the differences jump out at you, but they have to look deeper to find them all. It could be a good pair activity or an independent one. The Architecture book includes: the Forbidden City, Versailles palace, the Taj Mahal, Hagia Sophia, Alhambra and more. The Masterpieces book includes: a Sunday on La Grande Jatte by Seurat, Christ Presented to the People by Massys, Fantasy Interior with the Family of Jan Van Goyen by Steen, the Kiss by Klimt, the Garden of Earthly Delights by Bosch and more. There is some nudity in the period paintings. ~Sara