Topical Course Of Study For The Common School Of The United States, Part 1 (1878)

""Topical Course of Study for the Common School of the United States, Part 1"" is an educational guidebook written by R. C. Stone and originally published in 1878. The book is designed to provide a comprehensive curriculum for common schools in the United States, with a focus on the topical subjects that were deemed most important for students to learn at the time. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different subject area. These include language arts, mathematics, history, geography, science, and moral education. Within each section, Stone provides detailed lesson plans and activities that teachers can use to teach the material effectively. The language arts section covers topics such as reading, writing, spelling, and grammar. The mathematics section includes lessons on arithmetic, geometry, and algebra. The history section covers American and world history, while the geography section focuses on the physical and political geography of the United States and the world. The science section covers topics such as botany, zoology, and physics, while the moral education section emphasizes the importance of character development and ethical behavior. Overall, ""Topical Course of Study for the Common School of the United States, Part 1"" provides a thorough and practical guide to teaching a well-rounded curriculum in a common school setting. It offers valuable insights into the educational priorities of the late 19th century and provides a historical perspective on the evolution of American education.Contains Part 1, Topical Course For Elementary Schools; Part 2, Topical Course For High Schools.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.