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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.
Supporting
an 18 mm field of view that is like the larger, more expensive models, this
microscope features everything that a young scientist needs. Rugged cast
aluminum, easy grip design for portability, 45-degree inclined monocular
eyepiece, 4X, 10X and 40X objectives, LED illumination (rechargeable), separate
fine and coarse focus, and a space saving inward facing nosepiece. Also
includes a vinyl dustcover. See our microscope comparison chart for more
details. Quality cast metal easy grip design to enhance handling within
classrooms, low position focusing controls, state of the art rechargeable LED
illumination, patented one-touch stage clips that enable quick changing of
slides and an inward facing nosepiece that provides maximum operating space.
Includes vinyl dustcover. See our microscope comparison chart for more details.
~Deanne
Publisher's Description of Monocular Cordless LED Microscope 205-RLED
National's 205 is an ideal microscope for teaching microscopy to primary levels or for the hobbyist. Model 205 is a cordless monocular microscope that supports an 18mm field of view, similar to larger and more expensive models. The 205 also features an easy grip design to enhance handling within classrooms, low position focusing controls, state of the art rechargeable LED illumination, patented one-touch stage clips that enable quick changing of slides and an inward facing nosepiece that provides maximum operating space.
Review and compare microscopes sold at Rainbow Resource Center with our helpful Microscope Comparison Charts for: Grades K-8 and for Grades 6-12. Each microscope on the charts has an item number that links back to our website for a detailed description.
This line of microscopes offers variety and quality. They even offer some higher-end microscopes with special features. The metal construction lends to durability, LED illumination burns cooler and longer, and the company offers a lifetime limited warranty. Each comes with a dust cover and information sheet.
If you're not sure which microscope best fits your needs, check out our Microscope Comparison Sheet for a side-by-side comparison of all microscope models we offer.