Cantering the Country is a unit study takes the same
great approach that Galloping the Globe took to World Geography and
applies it to U.S. geography. Each subject has a very state-specific
application: geography - physical and topical for each state; science - state
trees, birds, flowers, rocks/ minerals, and more; language arts - based on the
preamble for each state’s constitution; history/biography - historical figures,
leaders, authors, artists, and others; literature - set in the states, written
by an author from the state, or relating to some other aspect of the state; and
Bible - using the motto for each state to help in character development. There
are mapping activities and hands-on projects.
The first section contains overviews and tips on each of the
subject areas, suggestions for general activities, website resources, a more
detailed language arts guide, teacher preparation points, and ideas for
adapting the course for use by older students. The appendix contains
reproducible forms for character traits and other state information. While a
CD-ROM accompanies the book and includes over 150 reproducibles, the guide is
also available in a digital download format.
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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
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Everything you need is included.
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Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
