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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.
Taking the best features of the Home LED Microscope, and adding even more quality features, this microscope provides future scientists better images, and more precise slide positioning. Along with the 40x, 100x and 400x magnifications, and LED lighting, this microscope also includes an integrated 20x60mm mechanical stage, adjustable iris diaphragm, fine and coarse focusing with a slip clutch, and adjustable Abbe Condenser. Also included in the box are instructions, a dust cover, and spare light bulb.
Publisher's Description of Home Advanced LED Microscope
The Home Advanced LED Microscope offers the same features and high quality as most high school level student microscopes. Its optics include a widefield 10x eyepiece on a 360° rotating head and it provides magnification of 40, 100, and 400x. This high-quality microscope features precision fine and coarse focusing with a slip clutch, a large 115 x 125 mm stage, and a bright, adjustable LED illumination. Backed with a lifetime warranty, this microscope simply can’t be beat!
Review and compare microscopes sold at Rainbow Resource Center with our helpful Microscope Comparison Charts for: Grades K-8 and for Grades 6-12. Each microscope on the charts has an item number that links back to our website for a detailed description.
Quality construction from the high-quality glass optics to the durable metal frame and sturdy all-metal rack-and-pinion focusing, these Home Science Tools microscopes are designed to last through years of student use. LED lights provide brighter, long-lasting illumination, and with magnifications from 40,100,400x typically used in high school, or 40, 100, 400,1000x magnification traditionally used at the college level, there is a Home Science Tools microscope to fit your budget and family needs! All microscopes have a limited lifetime warranty from Home Science Tools.
If you're not sure which microscope best fits your needs, check out our Microscope Comparison Sheet for a side-by-side comparison of all microscope models we offer.