Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy

SKU
044491
ISBN
9781935614937
Grade 1-6
Charlotte Mason
Neutral
High Teacher Involvement
Multi-Sensory
Other Materials Required
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.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.
Our Price
$43.99 $43.99 $14.85
Rainbow Savings: $29.14
Description

Study planets, the Earth’s sun, the moon and lunar cycles, asteroids, black holes and comets, stars, solar systems, rockets, the space shuttle, and more. 

Publisher's Description of Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 6: Astronomy

The zip-lining science adventure blasts off for Blaine and Tracey Sassafras! On this leg of their journey, the twins (and you) will learn about planets, stars, telescopes, and more, as the Sassafras Twins zip around the globe.

You will visit locations like a Hawaiian observatory, a European museum, and even head out of this world! Along the way, Blaine and Tracey will meet a variety of local experts who help them learn about the different astronomical wonders found here on Earth and out in space. This adventure-style living book weaves information about astronomy into an action-packed story that is sure to inspire your students!



Category Description for Sassafras Science

What a delightful way to learn science! Read a story, perform experiments, keep a log, and learn some science. This Charlotte Mason style, hands-on, inquiry-based science program might be just what your children need to understand and enjoy science. From the same publisher as Elemental Science, this program follows the Sassafras Twins as they travel the world. The underlying storyline is that the twins felt science was boring and pointless. Despite Mom and Dad's warnings, they continued their lackluster approach towards science and failed through science classes. Consequently, they are not able to be with friends over their summer break, and must spend their summer with their crazy (or is he?) Uncle Cecil. Uncle Cecil and his lab assistant, President Lincoln, develop a series of invisible zip lines and special carabineers that take Train and Blaisy (Uncle Cecil's names for the children) on the adventure of a lifetime as they learn to love science.

 

Each course requires the Reader, Guide and Scidat Logbook. The story-based science instruction is found in the Reader. The correlating Guides offer road maps for your travels. Divided into chapters, it contains summaries, additional information and instruction for the Scidat Logbook, encyclopedia readings and supplemental library lists, an experiment, vocabulary, copywork & dictation, additional activities and more. An appendix includes reproducible pages (for family use). The Scidat Logbooks become a record of your child’s journey. It includes illustrations, maps to color or mark locations, a place to document projects, and note pages. The Logbook is not reproducible, so you will want one for each child. A fair amount of writing is expected, making this a slightly more intensive curriculum. Parents with younger children may wish to assist them or “buddy” them up with an older sibling to maintain the family learning experience.

 

Each Adventure covers approximately one semester, and it is recommended (for the story purpose) that the books be completed in order. Each volume, however, begins with a brief overview of the previous book so it may be possible to start with later volumes if your young scientist has previously covered the topic.

Optional supplemental resources are mentioned, including various children’s encyclopedias and library book lists for families wanting to study the topic more in depth. Occasionally, a scheduled title may not be available. Families may choose a similar resource and match the topic to enhance learning if they wish.

 

Category Description for Sassafras Astronomy

Follow the Sassafras twins on an "out of this world" adventure with this one semester course that covers the planets (includes dwarf planets), the Earth's sun, the moon and lunar cycles, asteroids, black holes and comets, stars and constellations, galaxies and our solar system, telescopes, space probes, satellites, rockets, and the space shuttle. Numerous living book suggestions are included in the Guide. Scheduled within the lessons are the following encyclopedia resources: Basher Science Astronomy (item #002707) for 1st-2nd grade, theUsborne Children's Encyclopedia (item #028433) and DK First Space Encyclopedia (item 044361) for grades 2-4, and the Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia (item #010198) for grade 4-6. (Please note these grade levels are simply general recommendations, families can choose one or more of these resources that best fit their individual family). Quizzes and activity sheets are included in the appendix, which are reproducible for your immediate family. Four day per week schedule, with suggested optional activities, which provides families flexibility. ~Deanne

Details
More Information
Product Format:Paperback
Brand:Elemental Science
Grades:1-6
ISBN:9781935614937
Length in Inches:8.5
Width in Inches:5.5
Height in Inches:0.875
Weight in Pounds:1.2
Videos
This product doesn't have a video
Reviews
Product Q&A