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Description
Join archeologists as they dig up ancient riches, preserved mummies, buried cities, and long lost tombs. There is so much to learn from ancient cultures, and the best way to gain this knowledge is to examine the people and places of those times. This superb series highlights five high-interest cultures in these easy-to-read overviews packed full of interesting historical information. Learn about ancient Egyptians as you read about the Giza Pyramids, and discover why these pyramids are called the "Tomb of Wonders." Pompeii's excavations reveal to us many things we didn't know about ancient Rome's way of life. After reading about Machu Picchu, an ancient Inca village, you might want to travel to Peru to visit this "City in the Clouds." In the first emperor of China's tomb you will uncover his "Army of Stone" and many other amazing discoveries. Or you can just take the time to unlock the secrets of the dead by looking at natural and man-made mummies from around the world. Each book is paperback, has forty-eight pages, is filled with full-color photographs of the locations, and has a glossary of unfamiliar words and a list of books or websites for further research. Overall, these books provide wonderful insight to these famous historical sites, as well as providing wonderful information about the archeological proceedings, what they found, and what we've learned from those findings. Watch out! Your children might start digging up your backyard to uncover ancient mysteries after reading these books! - elise
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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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.