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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 Timeline of American History is not only
beautiful, but an incredible value! Flip through it like a book or stretch it
out (16 feet long!) to display on a wall. The 23 fold-up panels contain over
300 colorful photos, graphics, maps, and fascinating facts from the Genesis
flood through modern day. All information is formatted into 4 color-coded
timeline streams, laid out side-by-side to see how key events, people, and
movements from each of the following themes impacted American development:
This wonderful tool brings the past to life, helping
students visualize history, which can otherwise seem like “a bunch of boring
stuff from the past that doesn’t matter today.” Designed to work perfectly with
the America’s
Story curriculum, but can also be used alongside any study of American
History or as a reference in any class or homeschool.
Publisher's Description of Timeline of American History
The Timeline of American History is a 16-foot, full-color visual resource that helps students of all ages see the key events that have shaped the United States. Covering history from the Genesis Flood to modern times, it highlights important developments in faith, politics, science, and culture. This engaging timeline works well as a supplement to America’s Story by Master Books and can be used as a wall display or hands-on study tool.
