True Tales Audio Cds

Description

Experience a guided tour of Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History as Diana Waring skillfully tells fascinating stories of people and places of long ago. Each of these three audio collections was once presented in two different CD sets, "True Tales..." and "More True Tales... " However, they have been digitally re-mastered and compiled into 3-disc presentations for each period in history. In Ancient Civilizations and the Bible, you will learn about Creation; early man; the Table of Nations; the Rosetta Stone; the discovery of Ninevah, Troy, Ur, and Mount Sinai; the Hittites; the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; and how the Biblical prophecies of Jesus were fulfilled. Then, fill your mind with wonder in Romans, Reformers, Revolutionaries as you learn about the Canon of Scripture, Attila the Hun, Saint Columbia, the Islamic Empire, the Byzantines, Alfred of England, the Truce of God, Medieval Europe, and Prince Henry the Navigator. In World Empires, World Missions, World Wars you will learn intriguing facts about people and events such as William Carey, William Wilberforce, Von Metternick, James Watt, Napoleon III, Benito Juarez, Simon Bolivar, Garibaldi, the Suez Canal, Lilias Trotter, Lawrence of Arabia, the Korean War, the Cold War, and Jim Elliot. Each collection contains over three hours of audio education and enjoyment. These collections will delight students of all ages whether they are sitting in the classroom, car, or living room! - elise


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.