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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.
Lifepac Set only - No Teacher Guide. How Others Lived for God; Angels; The Presence of God; Bible Methods and Structure; The Christian in the World; Proving What We Believe; Missionary Journeys of Paul; God Created Man for Eternity; Authority & Law; Angels, the Bible & Living for God.
Publisher's Description of Bible 5 Lifepacs Only
Do you want the flexibility to order the LIFEPAC student worktexts for 5th grade Bible without the teacher's guide? No problem! Alpha Omega Publications has conveniently packaged all ten worktexts for you in the LIFEPAC 5th Grade Bible 10-Unit Set. It's a great alternative for the homeschool family who already has the teacher's guide. These consumable worktexts are packed with thought-provoking Bible content including information about these topics: how others lived for God, angels, the presence of God, apologetics, eternity, the missionary journeys of Paul, and more. But are these print-based worktexts also easy to use? Absolutely! Their colorful, step-by-step format will keep your fifth grader's attention and help him become an independent learner. And each ultra-thin worktext in this Alpha Omega curriculum can be finished every three to four weeks, so your student will feel a great sense of accomplishment.
Of course, the LIFEPAC 5th Grade Bible 10-Unit Set (KJV) has another great feature. Even as you are encouraging your child's independent study, you can track his progress. It's simple! You can keep informed by noting the scores on your child's self tests and by administering the teacher-guided unit test located in each worktext.
Each set of ten LIFEPAC worktexts provides a complete, year-long Bible curriculum. From a Christian publisher, this Bible course is a non-denominational doctrinal approach to Scripture mastery. Both Scripture reading and memorization is included in each LIFEPAC and both Old and New Testaments are studied at each grade level. This program is very easy to use, with minimum preparation time, colorful worktexts, and self-paced instruction. Complete boxed sets include all teacher and student materials.
Alpha Omega is in the process of updating the covers on the LIFEPACs. It is only a cosmetic change; the LIFEPAC content has not been modified. While they are transitioning to the new covers, please be aware that you may receive a mix of LIFEPACS with old and new covers in a set.