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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 teacher guide is used with the Good Growth Guide student health books. Each teacher guide is an exact replica of the student book with answers and helpful teacher notes written in red. There is also a suggested schedule on how to teach Lesson One, so teachers can have a guide for how the lessons should flow.
Publisher's Description of Good Growth Guide Teacher Edition - Grade 4
Good Growth Guide is written on a fourth-grade level. The lessons revolve around a family, particularly the fourth-grade twins Joel and Jason, who like to study health but have to learn some lessons by experience. They learn about the importance of balanced meals and how to pack nutritional lunches. They are drilled on safety and first aid as well as taking responsibility for their actions. They are taught about the basic parts of the body and how to care for them. Intertwined in their daily education, they experience the satisfaction of common courtesy, simple manners, and Christian hospitality.
This book is divided into five chapters with six parts to each chapter. The first five parts of each chapter have exercises after each part, while the sixth part is a chapter review followed by a chapter test. Before you give the books to the students, we suggest you cut out the tests in the back of each book and store them until you are ready to use them.
Good Growth uses activities and short answer questions to teach about good nutrition, safety and first aid, good sportsmanship, basic anatomy and personal care, courtesy and manners, and Christian hospitality. Each of the five chapters has a review and test. No answer key.