Introduce students to the fascinating world of mechanics through ten adventures (chapters) written in a fun, time travel narrative that includes integrated hands-on activities. Lead by the “Fingerprint Guys”, our learning journey follows famous scientists as they discover the physics of motion. Unlike other curricula from Ellen McHenry, Discovering Motion integrates hands-on activities throughout the readings to help students uncover vital concepts for themselves. Students will join Archimedes, Galileo, Newton, Descartes, da Vinci, Cavendish, Foucault, and others as they read and investigate mechanics. Required, the Discovering Motion: Introduction to Mechanics Book is an all-in-one book that is divided into 2 sections: Student and Teacher. The student section includes textual reading, hands-on activities, as well as student activity pages and templates; while the teacher’s section provides answers, optional quizzes, and additional activity suggestions. There are numerous tools and materials that you will need to purchase. Items can often be found around your house or easily found online and are chosen for their ease of use in a home-setting. An optional, Student Text is available that includes the textual readings with integrated hands-on activities for additional students if desired. A basic understanding of Prealgebra is expected, while Algebra 1 topics are minimal. Reproducible for purchasing families or classrooms.
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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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.