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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.
This turntable can change the direction of marbles by going in one hole on the top and out another on the bottom, or it could allow the track to continue straight through in any direction by the twist of the center piece. Includes 11 pieces to assemble for one functioning turntable. ~ Brianna
Publisher's Description of GraviTrax PRO: Turntable Element
Rev up your marble run with the "GraviTrax PRO Turntable"! As a marble falls in, the "Turntable" changes the marble's direction one track over with a cool click, giving you more control over your marble's direction. Combine the "Turntable" with the "GraviTrax Pro Starter-Set" or any "Starter-Set" and take your track to a new level, chock-full of fun obstacles, twists and stunts. Explore the endless possibilities and experience the power of gravity and educational fun today!
Take your GraviTrax marble runexperience to new heights with these GraviTrax PRO sets… literally! This fully compatible line of expansions focuses on vertical components. Basic support pillars and their complementary elevation-focused modules allow more diverse set-ups and marble exchanges. A black-and-green color palette further differentiates these sets, providing a pleasant contrast when PRO sets are integrated into other GraviTrax runs.