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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.
A book you can actually talk to!? Yes, sir! This is not an
actual physical book—but a digital one that’s so easy to navigate, the
whole family will enjoy it. Includes many neat features: See live birds around
the world, hear stories and play related videos, or enjoy interactive online
explorations. You can also ask the avatar, Electra, any questions you have
about birds as you go along, and she will answer! This kit also includes one
pound of birdseed and a cute little feeder so kids can enjoy watching their own
local birds.
Note: Contains an evolutionary viewpoint that birds
are the remaining non-avian dinosaurs.
Publisher's Description of ScienceWiz Online Discovery Science Kit - Birds
The Birds Science Kit includes a bird feeder, bird seed and a highly-interactive book you can TALK to! The online book runs in all browsers, on desktops, laptops, tablets and cell phones. It does not require special software. This STEM Science kit on Birds combines storytelling with:
Assembly of the bird feeder
Bird Watching
Neighborhood nature walks
Electra, an AI-based expert
She answers questions, makes up riddles and jokes.
She can even write poetry!
Observing the antics of exotic birds
live on webcams around the world
Video streaming
Interactive online explorations
Soaring paper airplanes to explore how birds fly
Finding the camouflaged bird hidden in the image
With the Bird ID app: You can point your cell phone or tablet at a specific bird to identify it either with the camera or by sound. You can also use the app to identify birds streamed to your device from web-cameras positioned around the world. Learn to decode the language of birds. They may be warning you that a coyote or mountain lion is approaching!
Incorporate these highly educational science kits into your child's future lessons. The projects and experiments introduced in these kits cover an enormous expanse of information that will provide for a fairly in-depth study of the featured topic. These kits were designed for young children to use in a highly independent setting; parental supervision is usually kept to a bare minimum. The book is filled with vibrantly colored illustrations that provide for a pictorial guide that is easy for even the youngest of children to follow and understand. Most materials necessary for the experiments are included within the kits, although some common household materials may also be needed.~ Enh