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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.
Did you know that there are 2,000-year-old roads underneath
some of the modern-day Roman roadways today, or that ancient civilizations
engineered over 500 miles of water systems to equip Rome with indoor plumbing?
Did you know that the ancient Romans were actually the first people on the
block to have heated floors? So many new and fascinating things to learn.
Wonderful photographs and illustrations accompany the topics across 2-page
spreads. Each of the 18 topics covered has an accompanying Technical Specs
factoid box that provides quick and interesting facts and spurs further
investigation. A glossary provides vocabulary/spelling words, and the timeline
allows students to see the progression of history. Pgs. 48, sc. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of Discovering the Technology of Ancient Rome
Some of the most famous examples of engineering in the ancient world
come from Rome. The Colosseum, Hadrian's Wall, and Roman aqueducts are
just some of the impressive structures readers are introduced to through
detailed main text and vibrant photographs and illustrations. Readers
are also invited to take a closer look at the ways ancient Romans
applied technological knowledge in areas such as farming,
transportation, and the military. Detailed sidebars highlight essential
facts about Roman technology. This engaging cross-curricular approach
appeals to readers with an interest in history, as well as those
passionate about STEM.
Water clocks, roadways, monumental structures, warfare, and
agriculture are just a few things that many ancient civilizations had in
common. These short historical readers provide fact-finding-students with an
arsenal of “Did you know…” statements. Explore a few of the most common ancient
cultures: Mayan, Aztec, Chinese, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman, and learn how they
lived and built the bedrock of our modern-day advancements and way of life.
These would be great titles to add to a cultural unit study or to help
reluctant readers get excited about reading to learn. Opportunities for further
research is a guarantee, as Further Resources are provided in each book to help
facilitate a curious mind. ~Rebecca