Self-Teaching Guides

Description

These 300+ page guides will provide the fundamental knowledge needed in the various sciences. They are perfect for an introduction, as a refresher, or as extra explanation to supplement any other course. They organize, condense, and clarify all the main concepts and terms, highlighting all the primary points needed to understand the different subjects. The books are designed for students to use independently and work at their own pace. Concepts build upon each other through each book and the topics covered include information typically taught in introductory college classes.

Each chapter begins with a list of objectives that clearly details the concepts you should acquire in the following pages. Then, the chapters are laid out in a question and answer format. These "questions" consist of a short, factual paragraph that explains a concept and includes a question about it. These "questions" appear as multiple-choice, short-answer, fill in the blank, yes/no, and problem-solving questions.

After each question/problem, there are answers with detailed explanations on how the answer was reached. Key words throughout the books are shown in bold, and diagrams, tables, and useful black-and-white illustrations are included. At the end of each chapter, a short self-test further checks proper comprehension. All the basic information you need to know is included in these books in a straightforward, cut-to-the-point manner. Please note that these guides include minimal evolutionary content (it may be mentioned in sections dealing with the beginning of the earth, etc.) ~ Rachel S.

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.