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Switched-On Schoolhouse History/Geography Grade 5
SKU
011529
ISBN
9780740337482
Grade 5
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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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description
Units: Exploring the New World; Colonial American Life; Thirteen Colonies Become a New Nation; New Lands & Troubled Times; The United States Becomes a World Leader; United by Transportation & Communication; The U.S.: One Nation with Many Regions; Our Southern Neighbors; Canada: Our Northern Neighbor; and Review.
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Publisher's Description of Switched-On Schoolhouse History/Geography Grade 5
Looking for an attention-grabbing, computer-based homeschool course? Explore the beginnings of American History with Switched-On Schoolhouse 5th Grade History & Geography from Alpha Omega Publications. This exciting course will teach your child about exploration, the Western Hemisphere, and America's birth. To make history come alive, you and your student will experience lessons with engaging multimedia, learning games, and much more! And it's easy to ensure student comprehension in this Alpha Omega curriculum with diverse question formats, quizzes, and practice lessons. Discover how fun history can be!
What will your child learn? In Switched-On Schoolhouse 5th Grade History & Geography, your child will enjoy learning about explorers, American colonial life, America's growth, and neighboring countries like Mexico and Canada. Packed with entertainment and color, this cutting-edge homeschool curriculum offers a fun-filled, motivating learning environment. Plus, Switched-On Schoolhouse has one-of-a-kind time-saving features for parents such as automatic grading and lesson planning, a built-in calendar, and a convenient message center.
Category Description for Switched-On Schoolhouse History & Geography
Switched on Schoolhouse has been discontinued and our stock is limited. The USB Flash drive will work on current Windows 10 Home or Pro versions (S mode not supported). AOP Technical support will be available until June 2022. According to Alpha Omega, the USB Drive should continue to work on Windows 10 beyond June 2022, but no tech support will be available.
Alpha Omega offers their courses in interactive curriculum software. Features include automatic grading and record keeping, videos, animations, and sound files, custom curriculum options, advanced lesson planning, a variety of desktop themes, printing options, and more. Please refer to the Curriculum/Unit Studies section of this catalog for more in depth information on this product.
Minimum system requirements: Windows 10 Home or Pro (Up to Date); Dual Core 1.1 GHz or higher (2 GHz recommended), 4 GB RAM, 120 GB minimum total space with 5GB available hard drive space, and a 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor. Microsoft Office and a printer are recommended. Please note that the software is NOT Mac-compatible and is no longer Windows XP or Windows 8 compatible. Windows 10 S Mode is not supported.
Details
| Product Format: | CD-ROM |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Alpha Omega Publications |
| Grade: | 5 |
| ISBN: | 9780740337482 |
| Length in Inches: | 4.875 |
| Width in Inches: | 2.625 |
| Height in Inches: | 1.625 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.1437 |
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