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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.
Ten activity cards (10” x 7”) teach valuable concepts like primary and secondary colors, sense of smell, seeds and plants, insect body parts and more. Included lab supplies include flask, beaker, safety glasses, eyedropper, tweezers, jumbo magnifying glass, funnel, two small test tubes with lids, large test tube with lid, and two test tube stands.
Publisher's Description of Primary Science Lab Kit
Go mad over science with these real tools! Sized for little hands, this colorful set entices children to experiment and explore. Includes beaker, magnifying glass, funnel, test tubes, and more, all made of durable plastic. Includes 10 Activity Cards and a Guide. Largest test tube measures 6?H.
Children are never too young to explore and discover scientific principles as well as processes and these kits from Learning Resources provide fun, hands-on activities and parental guidance to engage and enthrall your emerging scientist! Each kit includes quality equipment that is perfectly sized for little hands, and large glossy, double-sided cards with step-by-step activities. The front of the cards provides the title, key science concept, picture of required tools (included in the kits), and a list of additional household items that are necessary. Both kits target the preschool to elementary student. The general impression is that the Primary Lab Set is geared toward the slightly younger or inexperienced scientist. See individual descriptions for more information.