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Active Learning Stars and Planets
SKU
029883
ISBN
9780744056150
Grade 3-7
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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.
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Description
Solve a galaxy sudoku, color code asteroid orbits, or use coordinates to find Apollo’s landing sites… Over 100 star & planet activities bring learning to life! Colored pencils would be a nice addition to this book, which provides hours of educational fun.
Publisher's Description of Active Learning Stars and Planets
Learn all the essential facts about our solar system and beyond in this illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for kids.
How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system?
Active Learning: Stars & Planets
covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore the stars and planets in outer space.
Kids aged 8–12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this space activity book and tackle the wide range of puzzles – including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and coloring.
This exciting stars and planets activity book for children includes:
How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system?
Active Learning: Stars & Planets
covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore the stars and planets in outer space.
Kids aged 8–12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this space activity book and tackle the wide range of puzzles – including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and coloring.
This exciting stars and planets activity book for children includes:
- Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside informative text to engage children aged 8-12 with learning.
- Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with the universe we live in.
- Over 100 fun activities and puzzles to help children learn and test their knowledge.
- In-depth information on astronomy and how it all works, including how stars and planets are born and die, and how humans and machines are exploring the cosmos.
Category Description for Dk Active Learning (Smithsonian)
Perfect for a road trip! Packed with engaging activities, these 96-page books make learning a blast! High-level information is easy to digest with colorful, full-page illustrations, diagrams, and explanations. Kids will draw, match, color, unscramble, word-find, and make their way through mazes, puzzles, and more as they learn about the Human Body, Stars & Planets, Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Creatures, or Volcanoes & Earthquakes. The Answer Key is at the back of each book.
Note: Although done tastefully, parents should be aware that The Human Body book does cover male and female reproductive systems, pregnancy, and stages of life with illustrations/diagrams showing those body parts.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | DK Children |
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| ISBN: | 9780744056150 |
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