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Description
Inexpensive and ingenious, these little guides send you down a series of "yes/no" questions to discover the identity of your "mystery species." To use the Trees guide, you first select a typical leaf from a tree you'd like to identify, and then flip to page 5 to start. Page 5 asks you if the tree has needles or leaves, and from there, you flip from page to page, narrowing your search by making a series of choices: "If the leaves are compound, composed of several leaflets..." or "If the leaves are simple..." As you flip from page to page, you'll "track down" your tree! More engaging than flipping through a large field guide, this turns identification into almost a game. You won't find full-color photos in these guides, just detailed 2-tone illustrations and small sketches. But at this price, you can afford to pair one of these with a photo field guide so you can back up your research with another source as well. Tree, Flower, Berry and Bird are designed for native and commonly introduced species in the U.S and Canada east of the Rockies. Constellations is structured a little bit differently, starting the viewer with constellations they know, and "tracking" from there, incorporating some mythology and star stories as well. 60 pgs each, pb. - Jess
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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.