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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.
A companion guide for students to use alongside the Story of the Thirteen Colonies & the Great Republic and the Story of the World Vol. 4. This student guide provides additional comprehension questions to help students retain and organize the information that they are learning. These are not required guides for the course but are helpful for further comprehension. This is a consumable workbook for the student to work through alongside their readings. Starting on page 57, the book begins to focus on Story of the World material. Page numbers for each section are provided in the workbook to make locating answers easy. 77 pgs, pb. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of American History Outline Student Guide
Whether used in a classroom or a homeschool setting, this American History Outline is a valuable tool for helping students learn to study well. Use this in conjunction with The Story of the Thirteen Colonies & the Great Republic text and guides to teach students how to recognize, organize, and retain key pieces of information from what they read.
A companion guide to the Story
of the Thirteen Colonies & Great Republic course for those students
who need additional practice to aid in their understanding and comprehension of
American History. Lessons from World War I on will reference material taken
from the Story of the
World Vol. 4 Text to round out your American History studies. Answers
to the Student Guide are provided in the Teacher Key.