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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.
Publisher's Description of Spy Labs Digital Snake Scope | Thames & Kosmos
Peer around corners, into tight spaces, and even under water with the only flexible digital spy scope designed especially for aspiring young spies and budding detectives! The pliable 26-inch arm easily adjusts into virtually any angle and holds its shape until you reposition it. The waterproof digital CCD camera on the end of the tubing transmits a color image to the 2.3-inch LCD display. Turn the LED light on the tip of the scope on to illuminate dark areas or off for more discreet investigations. A step-by-step instruction manual guides you through the setup and usage of your digital snake scope.
Equip
your young detectives-in-training with quality forensic science kits and
investigative devices from Thames and Kosmos. Peer around corners with the
Digital Snake Scope, use night vision goggles from the Master of Surveillance
Kit, send secret messages with the invisible ink pen and UV light, set a trip
alarm, or dust for fingerprints. Wherever the sleuthing adventures take you,
one of these spy kits has the tools a detective-in-training needs to succeed.
Master Spy Lab Kits are 2-in-1 kits that include two essential spy tools!
