These days, it seems like hands-on homeschool is a buzzword of sorts. What’s all the fuss about? Let’s define hands-on…
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Unit Studies
We've used A LOT of curriculum over the years. Really good curriculum, mind you. But, when it comes to history and science in the elementary and middle school years, nothing has quite matched the success of unit studies in our homeschool.
The reasons? SO much learning can take place in a reasonable amount of time. We can read wonderful living literature, take amazing field trips, and include as many (or as few) hands-on projects as we like. We can include whatever lessons from other subjects that we like - research, writing, experiments, cooking, art, poetry - the possibilities are endless.
Unit studies can be fully planned from the beginning or flow based on your students' interests. They are wonderful to use with project-based learning. And, best of all, they can easily be used with multiple ages. In the articles that follow, you'll find several unit study plans, how-to's for creating your own unit studies, tutorials for project-based learning, and tips for successful interest-based studies. Have fun!
Our Favorite Thanksgiving Living Books
These Thanksgiving and gratitude living books have been favorites around our house for years. Some help explain the history of…
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A Cemetery Scavenger Hunt Makes a Great History Lesson
Eeeewww! A cemetery scavenger hunt? Are you serious? Yes! Believe it or not, this is a REALLY cool activity because cemeteries…
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A Writing Assignment Your Children Will Love
My children don’t typically jump for joy when given a writing assignment. Do yours? I’ve found several ways over the…
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How to Use Informational Books as History Curriculum
Do history textbooks ever fit into a living literature-based homeschool? Of course they do! But, if we’re being honest, they…
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A Simple Machines Unit Study
I love to teach simple machines through hands-on, experimental lessons. While it took just a bit of time to gather…
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Our Journey Westward Unit Studies
We’re a Charlotte Mason homeschooling family, yet we enjoy learning history and science through unit studies. Can those two things…
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Realistic Cave Paintings: An Ancient History Art Project
Eli and I have just begun our ancient history studies for the year – and I’m very glad to report…
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More Than Just a Dinosaur Unit Study
My little man and I just finished a Creation-based dinosaur unit study that led to some amazing rabbit trail learning! …
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Settling the New World: Colonial History Unit Study
During the elementary and middle school years, our history studies – for the most part – take place as unit…
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Elementary Astronomy Unit Study
The study of astronomy with my 7 and 10 year old children was surprisingly fascinating! As usual, we used bits…
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Elementary Middle Ages Unit Study
Studying the Middle Ages is so much fun! And, it really keeps the attention of my children with all the…
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