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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.
The GraviTrax Lever will quickly flip marbles up and send them down the track at high speeds. Will take and flip one marble at a time.
Publisher's Description of GraviTrax POWER: Lever
Lift your fun to a powerful new level with the very cool “GraviTrax POWER Lever” — lifts your marble up then automatically resets for the next one!
Go “hands-free” with the “GraviTrax POWER Lever” and raise your marble 4 levels to give your race track a cool lift! This motorized version of “GraviTrax Scoop” lets you decide how it works. You can program it to reset after a marble moves up, when signaled from a POWER Trigger, or take command with the POWER Controller (both POWER accessories sold separately). A great addition to our “POWER Launch Starter-Set” — boost the power of gravity and enjoy exciting, educational fun today!
What makes a great toy? GraviTrax checks all the boxes! It’s a creative, modular, expandable track system that challenges children to use their imagination to design and build their own marble runs! GraviTrax construction sets use STEM-friendly concepts while building critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Completely open-ended, every GraviTrax set has a boredom-busting variety of play options for hours of fascinating fun. Once the basics are mastered, simply add expansion sets and accessories to propel those metal marbles around the tricked-out track of your dreams!
Comes complete with instructions and 1 POWER Lever. Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included.
Lasting durability for girls and boys ages 8 and up, it’s the learning toy children (and savvy adults) return to over and over again!
GraviTrax POWER sets feature pieces with electronic qualities. The pieces link by radio signal and require batteries. These sets and elements are fully compatible with all GraviTrax sets and expansions.