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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.
Publisher's Description of Nature School: Planet Earth
Inspire a child’s love for our planet and its place in the
universe through fascinating bite-size facts, captivating illustrations,
and more than 30 hands-on activities.
From the expansive universe to tiny micro-ecosystems, Nature School: Planet Earth explores
the intricacies of the planet we call home. Discover details about
Earth’s stunning structure, its amazing atmosphere, and the foremost
features that enable it to support life. Learning through both physical
and life science lenses, you will come to truly appreciate planet Earth.
Following the format of the award-winning Nature School: Lessons and Activities to Inspire Children’s Love for Everything Wild,
each chapter of this book concludes with a series of suggested hands-on
activities. Great for both home and school settings, it is the perfect
guide for families and children ages 6–12 who are
looking for an introduction to Earth science that includes the location,
structure, atmosphere, and biosphere of our planet. The book explores:
Earth’s place in the universe with a quick overview
of what we know about our universe, the Milky Way galaxy, and our solar
system and a discussion of Earth’s relationship with our Moon, the Sun,
and how Earth moves in space.
The composition of Earth, covering topics such as the size and shape of Earth, gravity, Earth’s magnetic field, and geographical characteristics.
Earth’s atmosphere, including its composition and physical properties, weather, and what we see in the night sky.
All the elements and circumstances that make life on Earth possible: our natural resources, energy flow, life at different latitude and longitudes, and various life cycles.
Earth as a community: interconnection, ecology, and
biomes, the amazing variety of life—their connections through their
communities and food webs, our ever-changing Earth, and viewing the
Earth as part of the wider universe.
Nature School: Planet Earth helps children and families
relate to these topics in a meaningful way and ultimately understand the
science behind what makes life on Earth possible.
