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Description
Introduce children to the sights and sounds of Our Great Big World with this God-centered, beautifully illustrated, and engagingly written world geography curriculum. There are 90 lessons for one year of study, at a pace of 3 lessons per week. Each lesson includes a short reading (about 15 minutes to read aloud), followed by comprehension questions from the Lesson Review Book, a globe activity, and a related mapping activity from the Altas Workbook. Additional activities vary and may include coloring pages, a read-aloud literature selection, a folktale or song, or other related activity. Once a week (or after every 3 lessons) there is a family activity suggestion. These activities range from craft projects to games. Easy-to-find craft supplies are necessary. You will also need a globe and access to the internet with a connected device (smart phone/tablet/computer) to listen to the songs and folktales that accompany the text through a QR code (or link). The program also includes 7 recommended literature titles to introduce children to different regions of our world.
There are several components necessary for Our Great Big World. The hardcover Student Textbook, hardcover Folktales and Songs book, the softcover Answer Key and Literature Guide, and the softcover consumable student Lesson Review, Atlas Workbook, and Coloring Books. Components are available individually or sold together in a complete Curriculum Package.
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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.