Aligned to
Next Generation Science Standards, Primary Science from Marshall
Cavendish is designed to help children learn and enjoy science. Following the
5E instructional model, each course focuses on five stages of learning: Engage,
Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate. The grade level courses are divided
into two semesters, which are sold as two printed books: A and B. Visually
attractive with full-color illustrations, each Student Worktext provides
the student readings, end of unit projects and hands-on activities, scan icons
to online activities and videos, and a wide variety of student worksheets. The
student worksheets include vocabulary, recall questions, experiment recording,
comprehension questions, lesson reviews, and self-reflection and journaling.
Age-appropriate research projects are included. Parents may opt to use library
books instead of the internet for younger learners. Current discoveries in
technology are included. Worktexts are sold individually or in grade level
sets.
Purchase of
each semester course includes a digital access code to the MC EduHub.
When you log into EduHub, you will see the digital Student eBook and Home
Instructor’s Resource eBook. The user-friendly Home Instructor’s Resource eBook
includes the full student text with small icons. Icons vary per lesson
depending on grade and chapter. Icons include lesson plans and answer keys, teaching
power points, lesson “question banks” that may be used for assessments, and the
schemes of work which provides lesson overviews and include the time needed to
complete each lesson. Worth noting, some of the questions included in the
lesson question banks are AI generated and edited by the publisher. The Student
eBook is a digital copy of the print book that includes audio readings, video
clips, animations, and interactive activities. Primary Science is an
engaging, structured guided discovery approach into science that appeals to all
learning styles. From a secular publisher, the books contain references to
millions of years and an emphasis on climate change and environmental issues. Consumable,
but not reproducible.
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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.
