Visual Dictionary of a Pioneer Community

SKU
048921
ISBN
9780778735243
Grade 2-5
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.
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Description

Travel back in time to see what daily life was like for people living in the communities of the past. These colorful, visually appealing books feature spreads on various topics, with informative text, detailed illustrations, captions, and labels. Some of the illustrations in the books include town layouts, exterior/interior of a typical home, clothing, tools, professions, and household objects. For example, the Colonial book contains information on the following topics: types of Colonial homes; life on a plantation; Colonial woodworkers, blacksmiths, and ferriers; traveling in Colonial times; farm tools; the kitchen; children; the milliner; Colonial shops; and clothing. Young readers will enrich their vocabulary while learning how people lived in the days before modern conveniences. Vocabulary words appear in bold throughout the text, and a glossary and index are located in the back. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa

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Product Format:Softcover Book
Brand:Crabtree Publishing Company
Grades:2-5
ISBN:9780778735243
Length in Inches:10.75
Width in Inches:8.75
Height in Inches:0.0625
Weight in Pounds:0.3
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