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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.
Organize your R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey
Physics Level 1 lessons with the R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Physics Level 1
Lab Kit from Home Science Tools. Offering 36 of the harder-to-find items for
the experiments, this helpful kit makes experiments convenient. While you will
still need to provide some household items, the kit includes those tough-to-find
items like density cylinders, a Hall’s cart, iron filings, horseshoe magnet,
bulb holder, spring scale, platform scale, and more. Parent supervision is
required.
Publisher's Description of R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Physics 1 Lab Kit
This kit contains 36 of the harder-to-find items for the experiments in the R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Level 1 Physics Science. Includes density cylinders, a Hall's cart, iron filings, horseshoe magnet, bulb holder, and more.
Note: This kit is intended for parent/teacher use to complete curriculum lab activities with students. It includes items that are not designed or intended primarily for children ages 12 and under. Contents List: Balloons Bar magnet Battery holder and joiner, for D cell 2 Battery, D-size Beaker, glass, 250 ml, HST Bolt set, 1/4" size Bulb holder Bulb, screw base, 3.8-volt Cardboard tube Clay Colored Pencils 4 Cups Density cylinders, set of 4 Dowel, 1/4", 12" long Friction pad, wool" Hall's Cart Horseshoe magnet, 1" Iron metal filings Magnifying glass Marbles, pack Marker Nail assortment Paper clips, box 12Pieces of construction paper Platform scale Ring magnet Rubber bands, bag Ruler Slinky, metal Spring scale, tubular, 5000 g/50 Newton Straw set String, 25 ft Tape measure Wax pencil Wire, insulated copper, #24, 15 ft.
Physics is the newest in the R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey Level 1 series. Following the same format as the other Level 1 topics, you will find everything you need between the two covers. There are 9 units for this topic and plenty of labs for kinesthetic learners. A suggested schedule is found in the front of the book. Labs can be done with very accessible items. A few things you may not have laying around the house are a spring scale (5-10 lb. capacity), iron filings, electricity supplies such as a D-cell battery holder (2 needed) and a miniature light bulb and socket (One from an old flashlight works best; not an LED), and a laser light. Remember that the student pages are reproducible for multiple children within your family. ~ Donna