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Understanding the Constitution
SKU
029454
Grade 3-8
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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
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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.
Our Price
$19.95 
Description
Did you know that there is no right or wrong way to notebook!? You can take the framework from this book and find yourself digging deeper or just scratching the surface in the areas your student is interested in. Designed to use alongside the book, The Interactive Constitution by David and Stephanie Miles, this guided notebook provides 8 loosely structured lessons. Each lesson provides research space, comprehension questions, places for drawings, illustrations, and observations; writing prompts, project ideas, and overall, one place to document all your students’ work. Copies may be made for individual family use allowing you to add more pages when students get interested in a specific topic. The Notebook Companion will provide guidance regarding what sections to read in The Interactive Constitution (035673) for completing pages in the Notebook. Students will also create their own glossary of important words in the back. 72 pgs, spiral-bound. ~Rebecca
Publisher's Description of Understanding the Constitution
Do your students understand why the U.S. Constitution is one of the most important documents in the world? Do they know how it came to be and what rights it protects?
Help them discover this and more with Daily Skill Building’s Understanding The Constitution Notebook Companion™. Students will learn about the history of the U.S. Constitution, the branches of government, the Bill of Rights, how amendments are added, and more plus draw and write in response to what they learn.
Understanding The Constitution is a Notebook Companion™ to The Interactive Constitution. This publisher-approved Notebook Companion™ is the perfect tool to help your students truly understand the importance of the Constitution.
Category Description for Understanding The Constitution
What better time to introduce young learners to American Government than during an election year! The companion Notebooks coincide with their spine text providing understanding and comprehension work while students read. Lessons will include open-ended questions, drawing space, writing prompts, vocabulary words, and optional research projects for students who are ready. The texts include topic content and hands-on learning that is presented in bite-sized, understandable chunks. This study provides an open-and-go option for busy families as there is no prep work required.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Daily Skill Building |
| Grades: | 3-8 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.75 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.6 |
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