Kitbook

Description

Student or teacher led, this inquiry-based, self-contained study is well designed, with just-enough clear diagrams and straightforward information or directions—kids really learn and apply the concepts. With the Electric Circuits kit, a self-directed child will learn a lot with some adult supervision. Each of the eight chapters attached to the kit define terms, focus on a specific topic, and provide at least one activity to practice and learn. Start with electricity and kit safety. Learn about simple series and parallel circuits, batteries, conductors, insulators, switches, and electromagnetism. The kit book is attached to the storage box which closes with the attached circuit board cover. Each kit contains 1 AA battery, 2 jumper wires, 2 lamps, motor, buzzer, color wheel, push switch, slide switch 16P nail, 4 ft wire, compass penny, brass screw, craft stick, string, straw, rubber band and 12 paper clips. Safety Rules are printed in large font on the kit opening, so kids will be reminded at each use. For a unit study option, add the 78-page Teacher kit, which includes a wrap-around of the reduced student text. The teacher text provides explanation, directions, answers to student questions, and student chapter challenges to photocopy. Kit contents are identical to the student kit. To round out the unit, a 19-page, small format Student Workbook provides brief short-answer and multiple-choice review questions with answers and key definitions.Correlates with National Science Education Standards (identified at the beginning of each chapter in Teacher Edition). ~ Ruth

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.