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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.
Meet the men
and women who took great risks for our nation. Divided into 3 chapters, readers
learn about spies from the War of Independence, the Civil War, and World War 2.
Along with the compelling stories, the book contains a glossary and list of
corresponding curricula from Master Books.
Publisher's Description of America's Famous Spies (What a Character)
America's Famous Spies: Notable Lives from History is a fun and engaging
reader for students or anyone with a love for American history. Explore
the lives and accomplishments of 10 famous spies from history. These
fascinating stories incorporate well for students in grades 6-8 in many
areas of study including history, language arts, vocabulary words and
definitions, and cultural insights.
Fun AI
generated illustrations, colorful maps and engaging text introduces readers to
heroes from history, science, and the animal kingdom. Each 100+ page book
contains ten stories based on facts known about each event and person. Within
the pages of this series, you will meet Ethan Allen, Desmond Doss, James
Armistead Lafayette, Belle Boyd, Booker T. Washington, Carl Linnaeus, Sybil
Ludington, Helen Keller, animal heroes like Balto and Cher Ami, and many
others. Each story bolds any lesser-known words and adds definitions in the
margin. NKJV Bible references in some titles. Great add-on for any history
curriculum, or family read-aloud!