Concord Cunningham: The Scripture Sleuth Series

Description

You may be asking right now, "What is a Scripture Sleuth?" Well, a Scripture Sleuth is one who solves mysteries using the Bible! That is just want Concord Cunningham does! These delightful books are full of fun mysteries that you participate in solving. After Concord has asked all his questions and heard all the facts, there is usually something that sounds familiar. Like something else he has heard before. That's when he gets out his trusted Bible, looks at his concordance (hence his name!), and finds the answer to the mystery! The best part is that he doesn't give you the answer right away. He just gives you the scripture reference so you can look up the verses and see if you can solve the mystery on your own! After you think you have it all figured out you can flip to the back to read the solution to the mystery! The mysteries, written by Mathew Halverson, are very creative and tricky! There are twelve mysteries in each book. At the back, there are also some great tips on how to use your own concordance to solve your own mysteries in life! Maybe someday you too can be a Scripture Sleuth! - 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.