Active Learning Volcanoes & Earthquakes

SKU
029927
ISBN
9780744056136
Grade 3-7
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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description

Match Earth’s tectonic plates like a jigsaw puzzle, locate volcanoes in the Ring of Fire, or track a volcanic eruption… Over 100 volcano & earthquake activities bring learning to life! Colored pencils would be a nice addition to this book, which provides hours of educational fun.

Publisher's Description of Active Learning Volcanoes & Earthquakes
Learn all the essential facts about volcanoes and earthquakes in this illustrated, interactive, and educational activity book for kids.

What happens when a volcano erupts? Why do earthquakes hit particular places? How do tsunamis occur?
 SI Active Learning: Volcanoes & Earthquakes
 covers all these questions and more! Children will have fun learning through doing, with dozens of different activity types to fully engage with and explore geology.

Kids aged 8–12 will be occupied for hours as they pore over the information-packed pages in this natural science book and tackle the wide range of puzzles and activities – including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and coloring. 

This exciting volcanoes and earthquakes book for children includes:
  • Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and engage with geology.
  • Over 100 fun activities and puzzles to help children learn and test their knowledge.
  • Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography, alongside engaging text.
  • In-depth information on earthquakes, volcanoes and how earth science works.
This book on geology for kids is filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles to keep budding volcanologists busy, and to inspire children to truly engage with natural science. 
Category Description for DK Active Learning (Smithsonian)

Perfect for a road trip! Packed with engaging activities, these 96-page books make learning a blast! High-level information is easy to digest with colorful, full-page illustrations, diagrams, and explanations. Kids will draw, match, color, unscramble, word-find, and make their way through mazes, puzzles, and more as they learn about the Human Body, Stars & Planets, Dinosaurs & Other Prehistoric Creatures, or Volcanoes & Earthquakes. The Answer Key is at the back of each book.

Note: Although done tastefully, parents should be aware that The Human Body book does cover male and female reproductive systems, pregnancy, and stages of life with illustrations/diagrams showing those body parts. 

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Product Format:Paperback
Grades:3-7
Brand:DK Children
ISBN:9780744056136
Length in Inches:10.875
Width in Inches:8.5
Height in Inches:0.375
Weight in Pounds:0.95
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