Switched-On Schoolhouse History/Geography Grade 6

SKU
011530
ISBN
9780740337536
Grade 6
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.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
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Description

Units: World Geography; The Cradle of Civilization; The Civilizations of Greece & Rome; Life in the Middle Ages; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; Africa; Six South American Countries; Seven South American Countries; and Development of Our World.

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Publisher's Description of Switched-On Schoolhouse History/Geography Grade 6

Open the doors to the past and discover new, exciting places with Switched-On Schoolhouse 6th Grade History & Geography! Discover a whole new world of homeschooling with this innovative, computer-based Alpha Omega curriculum. How is it different? Switched-On Schoolhouse offers interactive computer lessons enriched with multimedia, learning games, and more! Created to enhance and motivate students, this unique curriculum brings history to life for today's generation. No boring textbooks here!

And that's just the beginning! Your child will learn about interesting countries and civilizations with this appealing history course. Topics include the beginnings of man, the ancient world of Greece and Rome, life in the Middle Ages, and an in-depth study of continents. Complete with colorful images, practice lessons, and diverse questions, this homeschool curriculum ensures solid student comprehension. Give your child quality academics and a fun learning environment at the same time!

Switched on Schoolhouse has been discontinued and our stock is limited. The USB Flash drive will work on current Windows 10 Home or Pro versions (S mode not supported). AOP Technical support will be available until June 2022. According to Alpha Omega, the USB Drive should continue to work on Windows 10 beyond June 2022, but no tech support will be available.

Alpha Omega offers their courses in interactive curriculum software. Features include automatic grading and record keeping, videos, animations, and sound files, custom curriculum options, advanced lesson planning, a variety of desktop themes, printing options, and more. Please refer to the Curriculum/Unit Studies section of this catalog for more in depth information on this product.

Minimum system requirements: Windows 10 Home or Pro (Up to Date); Dual Core 1.1 GHz or higher (2 GHz recommended), 4 GB RAM, 120 GB minimum total space with 5GB available hard drive space, and a 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor. Microsoft Office and a printer are recommended. Please note that the software is NOT Mac-compatible and is no longer Windows XP or Windows 8 compatible. Windows 10 S Mode is not supported.

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Product Format:CD-ROM
Brand:Alpha Omega Publications
Grade:6
ISBN:9780740337536
Length in Inches:4.875
Width in Inches:2.625
Height in Inches:1.625
Weight in Pounds:0.1437
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