180 Days series from Shell Education is a well-constructed secular series assures you’ve covered state standards. An added plus is the ability to test students and to determine if there are any gaps in their grade-level learning. The 180 Days of Science includes one page per day, black and white worksheets that cover grade-appropriate topics in each of three science strands: Life, Physical, and Earth/Space (12 weeks each). Weekly structure follows a pattern which parallels the scientific process. Day One: read grade-appropriate content and answer questions. Day Two: analyze scientific data. Day Three: develop questions about a scenario related to the week's topic. Day Four: plan an investigation or develop a solution. Day Five: communicate results. D A complete answer key is available in the back of each book. 180 Days of Practice: Hands-On STEAM integrates science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. It also emphasizes understanding math and science while acquiring engineering skills. Art is included to bring the creative aspect into projects. These workbooks provide STEAM activities arranged into 12, three-week units. An overview in the front shows you how to structure each week. Two different pacing schedules are included. Each unit includes two teaching support pages with instructional guidance. Supplies needed for projects and an answer key for the unit are also listed on these pages. Week 1 gives students background content as they read, answer questions, do hands-on activities, draw and label diagrams, and create charts and graphs. Students are introduced to the STEAM Challenge in Week 2. Guided questions are provided, and students record their plans as they research and brainstorm, sketch designs and test their designs. In week 3, students continue working on their designs and ways to improve them based on their findings in week 2. Units are centered around physical, life, and earth sciences. The projects are engaging for each age group and easy to implement using typical household materials. Reproducible for home and single classroom use only.
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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.
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Everything you need is included.
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