Five In A Row Nature Studies

Description
Whether you love nature studies or want to learn more about how to engage in nature study, these resources are for you! What’s more, they are a treasure! The author, Jane Lambert, is also the author of Five in a Row unit studies. These supplements can be used completely separate from FIAR unit studies or you can bring them alongside. One book focuses on spring and summer while the other focuses on fall and winter. The structure is the same for both. The author spent a lot of time outdoors with her own children and a lot of the artwork and paintings are her own. The first part of each book walks you through ways to study nature for all ages and in specific seasons. She even lists resources, tools, and field guides for nature studies and journaling. Then she shows you how to incorporate animals, trees & plants, rocks, weather, poetry, art, and music into your nature studies. Scripture throughout each book reminds us how we can see God in every season. Reproducible journaling pages (for family use only) are included for each season. Blank log lists allow you to keep track of when and where you see birds, trees, and insects. Use these resources from front to back or pick topics you want to focus on. Enjoy the great outdoors! ~ Gina
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.