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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.
Antarctica is a fragile and fascinating world that most of us will
never see—and it's disappearing. Learn all about it before it's too
late. All About Antarctica is an inviting and exciting reading experience with brilliant color illustrations paired with bite-sized facts on every page.
Put on your parka and snowshoes and step into this nonfiction picture book to embark on a journey to the way, way
south. You could hitch a ride on a Sno-Cat, explore the majestic
icefalls, hunt for meteorites, and marvel at migrating whales—or just
stay in for a movie and pizza. Did you know:
McMurdo station has pizza available twenty-four hours a day. There's
even a pizza hotline to call ahead and request your favorite toppings!
Lumus Rock, in the Wilhelm Archipelago, off the coast of the
Antarctic Peninsula, is named after Lummo (nicknamed Lumus), a cat that
was part of the British Graham Land expedition from 1934 to 1937 and
enjoyed curling up in the snow.
Around 30 countries operate research stations in Antarctica. The
UK's Halley VI Station has eight modules (known as pods) that sit on
skis, allowing the station to move to safer ice if needed.
There's an all-day outdoor music festival held annually at McMurdo
Station called Icestock on or around New Year's Day. Bands are made up
of people who work at the station.
From colossal squids and active volcanoes to research
vessels and cricket matches, there's a lot more to the South Pole than
just penguins and icebergs (though there are also a lot of
penguins and icebergs). Learn how humans survive in the coldest, driest,
windiest place on Earth and discover what surprises await in this
endlessly fascinating Everything & Everywhere book.
