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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.
The history cards are fantastic! They have many interesting
facets (the more you study them, the more you learn). The cards from the
various time periods are color coded and numbered - there are 32 cards in each
pack. If the cards also relate to Bible history they have another color and
another number. Each card has a picture (usually in full color) representing
what it is about. For example, the card for Creation has a reproduction of the
Creation of the sun and moon from the Sistine Chapel Ceiling by Michelangelo.
Many of the other pictures on the other cards are famous paintings as well.
Each card has a title and a Scripture reference (if appropriate). They also
contain a summary of the event they represent and a list of resources. This
information can only be found on the cards and is not duplicated in the Teacher
Manual.
Publisher's Description of Veritas History 1815 to Present Cards
1815 to the Present Flashcards cover 32 events from early America to modern America. Students will learn through informative and engaging flashcards. Our history series applies the time-proven classical method of memorizing a timeline with supporting facts. Recommended to use with the self-paced course or the teacher's manual and memory song CD to make learning fun and effective.
Veritas Elementary History offers five different
time periods, with each aimed at a different grade level beginning in grade 2 and
designed to take one school year. There are a few components to this series
that are offered in a kit or sold separately. The Teacher Manual is
split into 32 weekly lessons. Each lesson has a worksheet, a project or two,
and a test. The color-coded History Cards are an essential element of
the program and contain many interesting facts from the various time periods.
If the cards also relate to Bible history, they have another color and another
number. Songs on the Audio CD are nicely done and designed as a type of
auditory timeline.
