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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.
Everything you
need to teach your students about the election process in the United States! This
set comes with a large Vote! poster, a ballot box, and an activity guide
with instructions for the teacher and reproducible activity sheets. These
activities include an election mini-book, an election timeline, a lift-the-flap
White House, and much more. Learn about polls, graphs, ads, voter registration,
and ballots; document a real-life election with the Election Scrapbook; and
even host your own mock election! Includes plenty of suggested resources for
further study.
Publisher's Description of Election Activity Kit
Help students understand the election process (and get involved!) with this Election Activity Kit, which includes a 32-page reproducible activity book, a large, colorful Vote Smart! banner, and a sturdy, easy-to-assemble ballot box that's perfect for classroom elections. The newly updated activity book includes a read-and-write mini-book, election timeline, polling and graphing activities, reproducible ballots and registration forms, plus literature and web links. A great way to raise students' awareness of political issues and to promote good citizenship!
