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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.
This set includes the same products as the Memoria Press States and Capitals Set. Contents include the States and Capitals Flashcards, Don't Know Much About the 50 States, States and Capitals History Student Study Guide, and States and Capitals History Teacher Guide. For more information on any item, click on the item's title in the list of Package Contents.
This is one of the most straight-forward programs for covering this material thoroughly that I've seen. Using the book Don't Know Much About the 50 States as a reference, the Student Guide provides a consumable workbook for basic information on the regions of the United States and then state-by-state (postal abbreviation, capital, nickname, and fun facts). There's also a solid geographical component as the student marks famous cities and landmarks on each state's map, as well as landform lessons. (You'll need a good set of colored pencils for these activities.) Memorization of the states/capitals/abbreviation is practiced and recited. Regional reviews are provided periodically, as well as regional quizzes and a final test. The Teacher Guide provides some general teaching guidelines, student pages with answers, and the quizzes and final test (copies with and without answers). Lesson Plans, which are not included in the package, provide teaching guidelines plus a set of brief weekly checklists for 30 weeks' of lessons. This course does not include any Christian content. 84 pgs, student; 117 pgs, teacher; both pb. ~ Janice
This set has been useful as a framework for basic U.S. Geography, teaching states and capitols, along with regions of the U.S. For more details, keep reading!
I am doing U.S. Geography with my 3 older children this year, ages 13, 11, and 9. The student guide is perfect for what we're doing. (I bought a copy for each kid.) Each page has a blank map of the state with space to write in Fun Facts, Postal Code, and some other things. It's straightforward and simple. We do one state per session, twice a week. In addition to the "Don't Know Much About the 50 States" book, I have 3 other state books/atlases to look in for information. Everyone gets a book, and we fill in the maps with major cities, geographical features, and places of personal interest. I assigned them to write at least 3 fun facts per state, as well. Lots of fun discussion, as each book has a little bit different information.
I have been using the Teacher Guide as my book and fill it in along with them! It includes the blank maps, and space to write--it just has some of the facts already filled in. There are also quizzes and answer keys in the Teacher Guide. (I found a separate workbook for my 4 year old that's more of a coloring book with one page per state.) We have also used the cookbook a couple of times now. Arranged alphabetically by state, with fun facts about the state as well. The recipes seem to be based on what crops or products the state is famous for, more so than a particularly well-known dish from that state. For example, it mentions California is the leading producer of broccoli and lemons, so the recipes that we made were Cream of Broccoli Soup and a lemon dessert. The recipes we've tried have been tasty--my 11-year-old daughter made one by herself without any trouble. We haven't used the flashcards yet, but plan to do so to review as we get further along. I am pleased with this purchase. It has given us what we need to fill in as we go, along with a some fun extras.
Linnae H
Rated 5 out of 5
Aug 24, 2019
Fun for kids, mom approved!
My kids are loving this! Their new favorite subject is Geography and they are requesting it everyday now.
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2 Questions
Why did you choose this?
Rainbow Resource CenterStore
Affordable and has material needed to learn the subject
Tameka C
We will be studying states and capitols this homeschool year.
Salena L
8yo interested in studying the 50 states
Gail T
TAN Academy recommended for 5th grade home school
Paul K
Are the additional lessons plans necessary? How much of the child's learning comes from the lesson plans, as opposed to just using the workbook and the Don't Know Much about the 50 States book?
Personally, I do not think the additional lesson plans are necessary. My daughter was able to learn so much just by using the workbook and the Don’t Know Much...book. My goal for her was to just learn the capitals of each state, where the states are located, and maybe something interesting about each state (although this wasn’t required - it was more like a nice to know kinda thing). We were definitely able to accomplish this using the two books mentioned above.
Affordable and has material needed to learn the subject
We will be studying states and capitols this homeschool year.
8yo interested in studying the 50 states
TAN Academy recommended for 5th grade home school