This unique blend of living books and engaging activities brings California state history to life! With 16 resources that appeal to all types of learners, you’ll be all-set. Carefully selected books make studying state history and geography exciting, and you can track events and their locations on the included maps. Hands-on learners will especially love the History Pockets filled with arts and crafts projects to reinforce lessons. The Coloring Book for all ages teaches exciting state facts and symbols as kids color their way through fun pages. Then, head out into nature with your new guidebooks, looking for specific California trees, wildflowers, birds, and other wildlife. We think you’ll find this unit study package the coolest way to learn about – ALL things California!
CaliFabulous! Topical Enrichment Package
SKU
CALFAB
Grade 2-6
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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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description
Additional Info
Set includes the following items:
- Spanish Missions of California (True Book)
- California History For Kids
- If You Were a Kid During the California Gold Rush
- Wildlife of California Coloring Book
- California Geography
- Birds of California Field Guide
- California Coloring Book
- California Trees & Wildflowers
- Tales and Treasures of California's Ranchos
- California Indians (First Nations of North America)
- Island of the Blue Dolphins
- California State Map Chart (11" x 17")
- Covered Wagon Wood Model Kit
- Song of the Swallows
- Cruise of the Arctic Star
- History Pockets - Moving West
- California Gold Rush 2nd Edition
- Atlas of American History
- California History Time Line
Category Description for Topical Enrichment Packages
Topical Enrichment Packages are a collection of fun and educational products that families can use to supplement their homeschool or summer learning. Our mission with these packages is to help parents encourage learning outside of textbooks. No teaching guides are included, although some individual resources may have activity guides or parent notes. Parents may choose to use these packages to create a unit study around a topic their children are interested in. If you would like more information on how to create a unit study, check out our video How to Write Unit Studies- Unit Study PRO 2.0
Details
| Product Format: | Product Bundle |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 2-6 |
| Brand: | Rainbow Resource Center |
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