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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.
Build an
endless number of creations with just this set and your imagination. The K’NEX
building system features plastic rods and connectors that can be assembled to
make working vehicles, moving structures, buildings, and much more. This set
comes with an illustrated manual with 70 different ideas to get the creative
juices flowing. Made in the USA, this set also comes with a treasure chest that
doubles as a storage box. Includes 705 pieces.
Publisher's Description of K'Nex Imagine Classic Constructions 70 Model Set
Stimulate your child's imagination the fun way with the K'NEX Imagine Classic Constructions Building Set! With more than 700 classic K'NEX pieces, this building toy gives children a resource for learning and enjoying themselves at the same time. The K'NEX building system contains plastic rods and connectors that join up with a satisfying "click"! They can be assembled to create working vehicles, animals, moving structures, buildings, and just about anything else your child can imagine. With more than 70 building ideas, the illustrated manual guides young engineers toward amazing creations. This educational toy not only provides hours and hours of fun, it helps your child understand STEAM (science, technology, engineer, arts, and math) subjects. This amazing set helps in key points of a child's development: hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, problem-solving ability, spatial awareness, and imagination! Creating different structures or creatures is possible with the K'NEX rods and connectors, which combine in many different ways. All parts are made with pride in the USA, using responsible manufacturing techniques in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Tested and guaranteed to be durable, all K'NEX products meet the strictest quality and safety standards. Create scale models of famous buildings, creepy crawlies, blazing fast race cars, or anything else your child can think of! The K'NEX 70 Model Building Set comes with a treasure chest that also works as a handy storage box to keep all the parts in one place. The possibilities are endless when your kids put their minds to it!
Open the lid to hours of engineering and construction fun with these colorful building sets from KNEX. The individual sets are all complete, and each includes detailed instructions for constructing all manner of vehicles, structures, machines, animals, and gizmos. KNEX sets can used interchangeably. Take a look at the amazing construction possibilities.
Sometimes it's just hard to beat the classics! The 40 model box contains 141 K'Nex pieces and ideas for building 40 different models (usually one at a time). But if your creativity needs an even greater outlet, you can always consider the 52 model set: with 618 pieces and building ideas for every week of the year. Or if you have multiple builders, consider the 70 model set, with 705 pieces! Sets have a mixture of 2-D and 3-D models to choose from, and the ideas are different between the sets. And, as always, K'Nex pieces are made in the USA!