These icons are designed to help you quickly understand and learn important information about our products.
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.
Get ready to learn about electricity and mechanics as you
build your own arcade-style games to play with your friends! With Elenco's Snap Circuits Arcade, you
can make over 200 projects - 61 through the print manual included with the kit,
and another 142 available online. All pieces are mounted on plastic modules and
snap together easily. Directions are clear, easy to follow, and include
full-color diagrams and explanations of how each project works, making it easy
for kids to work independently. Each project also includes an orientation with
an overview of different parts and their functions, safety guidelines, and tips
for troubleshooting. No extra tools are needed to assemble the circuits, but
you will need three AA batteries. Combine with other Snap Circuit kits for even
more fun!
Publisher's Description of Elenco Snap Circuits Arcade
Features:
* Over 200 Exciting Projects * Includes 20+ Build and Play games * Light Projecting Arcade Show * Programmable Word Fan * Tri-Color Light Orb * Contains over 35 parts
With Snap Circuits kits from Elenco, build electronic circuits using snap-together components to create things that actually work - like fans, lights,
clap sensors and alarms! An impressively detailed book accompanies each set, complete with a full-color diagram of the finished setup, an objective, and directions.
Directions are clear and complete and even include an explanation of how each component works. Available in several sizes, each set has a different number of parts and possible experiments or projects to
complete. A Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products Award Winner.