Intro to Astronomy Package

SKU
057860
ISBN
9780890517604
Grade 7-9
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.
Our Price
$53.98 $53.98 $43.18
Rainbow Savings: $10.80
Description
Publisher's Description of Intro to Astronomy Package

Explore the wonders of the night sky in Intro to Astronomy! In this fascinating Jr High (7th-8th grade) science course, students will discover the majestic beauty of God's vast universe as they explore the awe-inspring field of astronomy.

Through intriguing text and full-color photographs and illustrations, students will learn how to observe the night sky (with or without binoculars or telescope), the best times to see specific galaxies and celestial objects, and how to determine what they are looking at during certain times of the year!

Category Description for Intro To Astronomy

These Teacher Guides from Master Books add the teaching component to your favorite Master Books resources. Designed for students in 7th and 8th grade, this Teacher Guide contains a weekly lesson schedule for 36 weeks of lessons, with a lesson schedule, worksheets, quizzes, answer keys and suggested lab activities. Intro to Astronomy is a credit science course. The text used in the course is The Stargazer's Guide to the Night Sky by Dr. Jason Lisle, which you will need to purchase separately or in a convenient package with the Teacher's Guide (see #057860). Use this guide to pull together good Bible-based materials for a solid study of the cosmos. ~ Donna

Additional Info
Details
More Information
Product Format:Other
Brand:Master Book Publishers
Grades:7-9
ISBN:9780890517604
Length in Inches:11
Width in Inches:8.75
Height in Inches:1.25
Weight in Pounds:3.55
Videos
This product doesn't have a video
Reviews
Product Q&A