Dynamic Christian Living (Grades 8-9)

Description

Written from the perspective that spiritual growth has five essential stages, this yearlong study covers the basics of Christian living with the engaging, in-depth studies we have come to expect from Positive Action for Christ. Beginning with salvation and our new birth, consequent chapters explore the Bible as the inspired Word of God along with the intrinsic value of daily study, developing a prayer life, telling others about Jesus, and glorifying Christ in our daily lives. Consumable softcover Student Manual contains Scriptures for memorization and reporting sheet, teacher lesson outlines, brief explanations and inductive study questions designed to challenge students to "dig into" God's Word.The Teacher Manual is now in a 3-ring binder and contains 35 lessons, weekly schedules for three, four, or five days per week, learning objectives, teaching strategies, optional scripture memorization plan, weekly quizzes and unit tests, answer keys, and reduced student pages with answers. Reproducible quizzes and tests cover materials from both the Teacher's Manual and the Student text, and may include short answer, multiple choice, true/false, matching, and short essay. Although targeted for upper middle and high school, this could be an excellent resource for a new believer at any age. ~ Deanne

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.