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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 History 6 Lifepac - Unit 5 Worktext
If your sixth grader is ready to learn about South America, Alpha Omega Publications has the homeschool curriculum you need! The LIFEPAC 6th Grade History & Geography Unit 5 Worktext is brimming with informative lessons on Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana. The easy-to-do lessons in this fifth in a series of ten sixth grade history worktexts will help your child discover how much fun learning about South America can be! These knowledge-building lessons provide an overview of six South American countries and include colorful illustrations to help your student enjoy learning!
The LIFEPAC 6th Grade History & Geography Unit 5 Worktext provides student-directed lessons that build self-confidence while teaching your child more than he believed possible. This captivating, workbook-style Alpha Omega curriculum will also give your child an amazing sense of achievement as he completes it in just three to four weeks. Each LIFEPAC contains consistent reviews, self tests, and one teacher-administered test to reinforce and solidify student comprehension. Best of all, these same tests and reviews give you a great way to monitor your child's progress as he learns about the wonders of South America.
Grade 6: World Geography, The Cradle of Civilization, Greece and Rome, The Middle Ages, Six South American Countries, Other South American Countries, Africa, Modern Western Europe, Modern Eastern Europe, The Development of Our World
