Into The Great Outdoors

Description

"Your fishing pole dips. It's barely a tug. Maybe it's the bait bouncing off the bottom of the lake. But reeling in your fishing line, you spot a tiny walleye skimming the surface of the water. The fish is barely bigger than your bait. The walleye is halfway to the boat when you see a V-shape slice into your eater. Suddenly the little walleye is dragged beneath the waves. You almost lose your grip on the pole as the line runs out with a high whirring sound. A great weight yanks against you. You brace the butt of the rod against your life vest. Your fishing pole nearly bends in half. You reel in, fighting the rod tip out of the water. Grandpa grabs the net. A large northern pike glares up at you from just beneath the surface." So begins Freshwater Fishing for Kids. As a seasoned angler, I have excitedly reeled in the large pike (or large-mouth bass) that has chased the diminutive fish who took my bait. What an opportunity, to share this life experience with our children! Designed to teach skills that historically have passed from generation to generation, each book in this series explores the history, gear, safety and success techniques, and the responsible caretaking of our land. This series offers a dual role: reinforce parental instruction (or instruction from a hunter safety course) or introduce the great outdoor skills to families and children who may not have learned from their forefathers. Generously illustrated with photos and illustrations, this well written topical series also contains fun-filled facts, bolded vocabulary words with glossary, additional reading recommendations, and a family friendly website with additional book-specific resources. Take your love of the outdoors to the next level with this engaging and educational series. Each sc book contains 32 pgs. ~ Deanne


Publisher Description

This high-interest series introduces outdoor skills to younger readers who might not be ready to digest an adult-level hunting or hobby book. Each topical book is divided into 4-5 chapters and is generously illustrated with photos and illustrations. The books discuss the history of the sport, the equipment, safety, tips and more. These would be great resources for a child who is interested in these areas but might not have an experienced parent or older sibling to tag along with and learn from. 32 pages each, softcover.


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.