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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.
Young readers will be able to dive into all sorts of different fun facts
about rocks and gems in this National Geographic reader. The pages are filled
with captivating photos of different rocks as well as information about the
science behind them, their history, and more. With many different pieces of
information scattered throughout, this will be a book kids will not want to put
down. 48 pgs. paperback.
Publisher's Description of Bling! (National Geographic Readers Level 3)
Get ready to be dazzled by some of the shiniest, most colorful, useful?and even dangerous?rocks, minerals, and gems on the planet!
In this Level 3 reader, discover fascinating facts about the incredible rocks and minerals under our feet and deep in Earth’s crust. Budding geologists will love reading about how rocks form, learning the names and features of the coolest rocks and minerals, and exploring rare and beautiful gemstones.
Key features include: Expert-vetted text appropriate for ages 7 to 9; Brilliant and eye-catching National Geographic images; and 100 fun facts sprinkled throughout the book* A fact roundup at the end of each book for kids to review what they’ve learned.
Engagingly written
with vibrant photographs and illustrations, budding readers are bound to find a
book they want to read! The readers are almost magazine-like in the quality of
the photos and the short segments of interesting text. The information is
concise and does not overload the children as they read, which enables them to
easily read through a book with a sense of accomplishment, while learning great
information.
Supporting
independent, fluent reading, Level 3 offers more depth of content, challenging
vocabulary and appealing illustrations about topics kids want to know! Targets
fluent readers Grade 2 and up.