Basic, Not Boring Series

Description

"Basic" doesn't have to imply boring! These workbooks contain much more than your standard fill-in-the-blank and matching exercises. Developed by experienced educators, worksheets utilize cartoon characters and unique formats to make learning basic skills fun and to help build higher-level thinking skills. Worksheets are arranged by topic, and there are quite a few packed into each book. For example, Basic 6-8+: Human Body and Health includes worksheets on body parts and processes, cells, tissues, organs, muscles, the five senses, systems (skeletal, nervous, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, excretory, reproductive), genetics and heredity, diseases, exercises, nutrition, first aid and fitness! Because of the topical arrangement, you can skip around and use whichever sheets fit your curriculum at the time. Workbooks also contain a cumulative skills pre- or post-test, an answer key, and either a glossary or appendix. We love the variety of topics and activities used for each topic - much better than many other "review" books! Middle school activities can be used to teach new skills or as a review. Elementary activities are best used after a new concept has been taught. Black and white illustrations, 64 pages, and reproducible. See also the Basic/Not Boring Curriculum and Subject books, which are compilations of individual titles and worksheet units.

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.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
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.