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Description
Knowledge Box Central is now using their lapbook know-how to make state studies more hands-on and interesting. These studies are available for two age groups, K-8 and 6-12. The content is the same for both age groups, but formatted differently to be age appropriate. This comes in handy because parents can do the same study with different grades.
The study guide for each state includes symbols, songs, landmarks, famous people, regions, recipes, timelines, state history, and more. There are also website suggestions at the end of the study guide for additional information, and it is suggested that you collect pamphlets or brochures about your state as well. This study guide is included in all formats of the Lapbooks and Lapbook Journals. I think the study guides are a big plus for this series because they include the general information you need to fill in the booklets and journal pages. More specific information (governor's name, etc.) can be found at the website resources or in the brochures or pamphlets collected. Also included are instructions and colored illustrations to complete the Lapbooks.
The K-8 Lapbook is available in 3 different formats - pre-assembled, printed, and CD-ROM. In the Pre-assembled format, the lapbook is already built: students simply fill in the information. The Printed format includes the booklets, which must be cut out and glued into folders (you will need to buy folders separately). The CD-ROM format includes pdf files of 31 booklets for you to print, cut out, and glue into the folders you provide. If you are assembling your Lapbook, you will also need scissors and possibly metal brad fasteners, paper clips, ribbon, yarn, stapler, hole punch and decorations of your choosing.
The 6-12 Lapbook Journal comes in two different formats - printed and CD-ROM. The Printed format gives you the formatted pages, ready for the student to write in the information, and the CD-ROM includes pdf files of the pages to be printed and completed. In addition to the Lapbook Journal, you will need 2" 3-ring binder, scissors, glue, stapler/staples, ribbon, hole punch, metal brad fasteners (optional), crayons, or colored pencils. If you printing your pages from the CD-ROM, you will need both white and colored paper and light colored cardstock. Students will complete about 13 journal pages with fill-in or writing assignments, a two-page state report, and 6 booklets to complete.
Whatever your preference for the format, enjoy these state unit studies with all of your children, no matter their age. They make a great state unit study without the need to gather many books. The Pre-assembled and Printed formats aren't reproducible, but the CD-ROM allows you to print what you need for your family.
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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.