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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.
Providing parents and teachers the
support they need to teach Chemistry Matters, this large 3-ring binder
provides an overview of the curriculum with an outline of the resources and
activities, complete lesson plans with lesson triggers, key teaching points,
and ideas for developing 21st century competencies, and full
solutions to Textbook questions—all clearly detailed in an easy-to-read format.
Along with the included teaching information, numerous additional resources are
mentioned, including YouTube®
videos, website links, eBooks, and Power Point presentations. Some teacher resources mentioned
are no longer available from the publisher, but the course is very
doable without these supplements, as they were supplemental and not core
instruction.
Publisher's Description of Chemistry Matters Teachers Planning Guide
The Teacher's Planning Guide is a good resource with scheme of work, detailed lesson plans, links to internet sites, and additional activities. The guide also contains full solutions to the textbook questions. (Please note that The Solutions to Textbook Questions provides full solutions to textbook questions). Homeschoolers could probably find a variety of web sites themselves.
Meeting the
GCE “O” Chemistry syllabus requirements from Singapore’s Ministry of Education,
Chemistry Matters provides a college preparatory chemistry course. Through the
course students learn about experimental chemistry, atomic structure,
reactions, acids/bases, the periodic table, organic chemistry and more. There
are 3 core components: Textbook, Workbook and the Practical Book. Numerous
supportive resources are available including the corresponding Teacher Guides,
the Structured Questions Book, and the Perfect Guide. Please note, some of the
experiments may be challenging to complete at home. Families may wish to add a
separate resource like the Illustrated Guide to Home Chemistry Experiments or Experiences in Chemistry.
