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Big Book of Useless Facts
SKU
002667
ISBN
9781441340580
Grade K-AD
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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
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Everything you need is included.
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Non-Consumable
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Description
Over 1,000 pieces of information that can be used in multiple ways to keep kids entertained or for their own reading. Topics include planets, math and science facts, sports, human body, language, food, around the world, trivia, animal, sea, bug, history, inventions, the arts, weird USA facts, and peculiar laws on the books. I would use this to get everyone’s attention before starting a class or for starting dinner conversation. If left around, kids will be curious and want to keep reading – win, win! There are 160 colorful pages bound with a hard cover for durability. ~Amber
Publisher's Description of Big Book of Useless Facts
Did you know that polar bears have jet-black skin? Or that mushrooms are more closely related to animals than they are to plants? Or that there are 118 ridges on a dime? Or that the unicorn is the national animal of Scotland?
Details
| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Grades: | K-AD |
| Brand: | Peter Pauper Press |
| ISBN: | 9781441340580 |
| Length in Inches: | 9.375 |
| Width in Inches: | 6.25 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.2 |
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