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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 Science 3 Lifepac - Unit 3 Worktext
Teach your third grade child about classifying animals and environmental changes with the LIFEPAC 3rd Grade Science Unit 3 Worktext from Alpha Omega Publications. The third in a series of ten, this third grade science worktext uses solid mastery learning techniques to solidify comprehension and reinforce concepts. The self-directed style of this Alpha Omega curriculum allows your child to work independently as he strives to complete the lesson content in just three to four weeks.
Your child will enjoy the colorful illustrations, simple writing assignments, and creative experiments. And unlike bulky textbooks, the slim size of this homeschool curriculum makes it easy-to-handle. Self tests at the end of each lesson as well as a removable unit test are included so that you can check your child's progress each step of the way.
Grade 3 You Grow & Change, Plants, Animal& Environment Changes, You Are What YouEat, Properties of Matter, Sounds & You, Times& Seasons, Rocks & Their Changes, HeatEnergy, Physical Changes
