Part of what
makes Friendly Chemistry, “friendly” is that the required components are
“just enough” without being overwhelming. Along with the easy-to-understand
explanations, the black and white illustrations and examples are minimalistic,
making the pages helpful without being overwhelming. Of course, the program
becomes even more friendly when you add on any (or all) of the supplemental resources.
Required
components include the Student Book, 2-volume Friendly Chemistry Teacher Edition (Choose either
the Homeschool or the Classroom Version), and the Friendly Chemistry Manipulative Set. You will also need to supply the
household items for the hands-on lab activities. The Teacher Editions are
available individually or in a set. The Friendly Chemistry Essential Set provides all of the required
components: the Homeschool Teacher Edition (Volume 1 and 2), Student Book, and
Manipulative Set. Worth mentioning, it would be possible to do the course just
using the Teacher Edition (Vol. 1 and 2) and Manipulative Set, since the
Teacher Edition volumes include the full text and worksheets included in the
Student Book, along with the teaching information and answers.
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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.
