The
Classical Science Series for the Grammar Stage from Elemental Science provides
a four-year science sequence that focuses on one subject each year. While there
is a typical progression, the courses are flexible and may be swapped to best
meet your family needs. Elemental Science provides a framework of science study
built around a Teacher Guide and Student Guide. The core science
"text" and experiments are found in quality resource books from
publishers like DK, Usborne, and Kingfisher, which allows children to explore science
through excellent reading material, experiments and hands-on projects,
notebooking activities, and memorization. Narration and memorization are key
learning modalities at this stage. Each course lists spine books that are
scheduled in the lesson plans. Optional Additional resources are also listed
and are made available for families that wish to explore a topic deeper or use
as an alternative to a spine resource.
Please note, some of the spine resource
editions have an updated copyright date, and the page numbers may not match the
Teacher Guide. Instructors, however, will be able to align topics easily. Easy
to use Teacher Guides are flexible (2-Day or 5-Day schedule options) and
include all the teacher directions for the course. The Student Guides include
all the pages necessary to create a notebook that documents your student's
science education. Written to be religiously neutral, the recommended resource
books may reference evolution or an old earth timeline.
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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.
