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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.
In this book you will take a close look at how some of our
world’s largest and smallest ecosystems work, and how the natural world fits
together to support life on Earth. Ecosystems come in many sizes, from a large
forest to a tiny puddle. Ecosystems large and small are responsible for
breathable air, fresh water, protection from natural disasters, fertile soil,
and food! By understanding ecosystems, you can see how energy from the sun
flows through the food web, and how the cycle of life, death, and decay allows
nutrients to be reused. Only when our ecosystems are intact can the natural
world continue to seamlessly do the hard work of sustaining life on planet
earth. Pages are full of fun facts, quirky humor, and stunning illustrations.
127 pgs, hc. ~Amber
Publisher's Description of Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth
Making earth science accessible and entertaining through art, maps, and infographics, The Wondrous Workings of Planet Earth
explains how our planet works—and how we can protect it—from its
diverse ecosystems and their inhabitants, to the levels of ecology, the
importance of biodiversity, the cycles of nature, and more. Science- and
nature-loving readers of all ages will delight in this utterly charming
guide to our amazing home.