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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.
Part of the
Novare General Biology Program, Digital Resources are an essential component
that includes assessment documentation and course planning resources like the
daily Lesson List and sample semester schedule. Quizzes and tests with answer
keys are also included. Purchase is for lifetime access to digital resources
and requires an email address. You will receive an email in 1-2 business days
with information to assess the digital downloads.
Publisher's Description of Digital Resources for Novare General Biology
Customer will receive an email with access code and instructions to redeem on the Classical Academic Press website.
Digital Resources for General Biology includes assessment documentation and course planning resources necessary for the administration of this course, whether in a homeschool setting or a coop or classroom. All items are printable and distributable to your student or classroom; only one copy of digital resources are needed per classroom or home.
In this downloadable resource, you will find tools for planning the year such as a daily Lesson List and sample semester schedule. Fall and spring semester exams are included. Also included are an answer key and a document of recommendations for teaching the course.
Purchasers have access to the Digital Resources for the lifetime of the product.
Inspiring students to be awed by God's amazing
creation and aiming for content mastery by focusing on fewer topics with more
depth, Novare General Biology affirms Jesus Christ as the center of all
things while teaching the complexity of God's world and current secular scientific
theories. The course begins with atoms and molecules, progressing into into
cells, genes, microorganisms, plants, animals, and human organ systems. It also
includes a survey of ecology and evolutionary theory teaching. Successful completion
of Algebra 1 is required, with Geometry being taken concurrently.