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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.
Fulfilling the GCE “O” Physics syllabus requirements, the Physics
Practical Book includes comprehensive experiments to help students develop
practical skills and learn how to evaluate and reflect on the experiment
procedures, including data collection and graphing. Beginning with important
lab safety, this book includes 20 experiments and 2 practical activities
correlated to the chapters in the Physics Matters Textbook. Each experiment
begins with the aim (purpose) and required lab supplies, followed by step-by-step
instructions. After the experiment is completed, students record results and
answer questions about the activity. Additional lab equipment is required.
Families using the course without the goal of taking the GCE “O” Physics Level
Exam may want to consider using a different resource for the hands-on lab
experiences.
Meeting the GCE “O” Physics syllabus requirements from
Singapore’s Ministry of Education, Physics Matters provides a college
preparatory physics course. Through the course students learn about general
physics, thermal physics, light, waves and sound, and electricity and
magnetism. There are 3 core components:
Textbook, Workbook and the Practical Book. Individual Teacher Editions / Guides
sold separately. Lessons span 54 weeks and follow the 30-minute period outlined
by the publisher. This is easily modified to meet your homeschool goals. Please
note, some of the experiments may be challenging to complete at home. Families
may wish to substitute a resource like the Physics of Popcorn or
the Home Science Tools
Physics Experiment Kit. Although they will not align, parents will be able
to find suitable, related activities to provide hands-on learning.
