Free Unit Studies

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage!
The word 'Hispanic' does not define a nationality or a race. It describes a culture. So, who is Hispanic?

Computer Learning Month
Join HLN as we celebrate Computer Learning Month! It's an opportunity to take a look at the important roles computers, software and the Internet play in our lives, and particularly in our children's education and their future.

Energy Works
Energy comes in many different forms including heat (thermal energy), light (radiant energy), mechanical, electrical, chemical, and nuclear energy. In this thematic unit, you will find out what kinds of energy sources you use and review some ways to conserve!

Food Safety
Join HLN as we take this opportunity to learn basic food safety tips and facts, and also about Louis Pasteur and his contributions to food safety. This unit's lessons will take you across the grades and across the curriculum!

Grandparents and Family History
In this unit, students will have the opportunity to learn more about their grandparents' lives and gain a greater appreciation of their family history as they celebrate their elders on Grandparents Day!

Helen Keller: The Light in the Darkness
To this day, Helen Keller remains an inspiration and a heroine to people throughout the world. Find out why!

Homeschool Portfolios
The portfolio process is a delightful way to peek into your past learning experiences, and is also an excellent way to be accountable and track your learning. While you read through old binders and boxes you will find yourself living in the past. You will see with your own eyes how much you have actually learned! Wouldn't it be great to put those past experiences to work for you? Well you can! Join HLN and its adventure into creating portfolios!

In Living Color: Fall Leaves
Fall is the season when the leaves change colors from green to shades bright red, orange and yellow. This unit's lessons will take you on a "leafy" exploration of this colorful time of year!

Ozone and Your Environment
Learn the terminology and skills used by today's scientists while focusing on one of Earth's most pressing environmental problems-Ozone in our environment.

Research Skills: Dewey Decimal System: Part I
If it weren't for Melvil Dewey, finding the books you want in the library might be as frustrating as looking for a needle in a haystack. Dewey invented a system of grouping books of similar subjects together, classified by numbers. His invention, called the Dewey Decimal System, brought much-needed order to libraries.

Roald Amundsen: Conqueror of the Ice
Roald Amundsen was one of the greatest Artic and Antarctic explorers in history. Braving bitter cold and repeated danger, this stoic Norwegian explored the magnificence of the icy landscape of the Arctic and Antarctic regions. In this unit, in addition to reading about Amundsen, students will take a look at this fascinating part of the world and will explore the many earth changes affecting these regions today.

The Art of Writing: Creative Writing
Legendary newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer, who in 1911 endowed the prestigious Pulitzer Prize for exemplary journalism, had this advice for aspiring writers: "Put it before them briefly so they will read it, clearly so they will appreciate it, picturesquely so they will remember it, and above all, accurately so they will be guided by its light." The difficulty of teaching children to write creatively is also legendary. We can, however, follow Pulitzer's advice and attempt to teach them to write with clarity, accuracy, brevity, and beauty. Today's creative writing lessons will help in that effort!

The Mayflower: Journey to a New Life
Nearly 400 years ago, a group of people left Europe to seek religious freedom. They made a treacherous voyage across the Atlantic Ocean on a ship called the Mayflower. Learn about the Mayflower and its journey to America with lessons and activities across the grades!

The U.S. Constitution
As the end result of the effort of many individuals, the Constitution represents an excellent model of cooperation, diplomacy, and compromise.

The Weather: Meteorology
Each day, we turn on our televisions and radios, link onto the Internet and read our local newspapers to learn about the weather. The information we find out helps us decide what clothes to wear and what actions to take for the day. The science behind our daily weather reports is part of a field devoted to the study the weather and atmospheric conditions: meteorology. Explore meteorology in this HLN unit packed with fun-filled lessons and activities!

The World of Storytelling
The art of storytelling has a long and venerable history, dating back for centuries. This thematic unit explores storytelling history, and engages students to learn storytelling techniques.

Thomas Alva Edison
The inventor who gave us the electric light bulb, the phonograph, the motion-picture camera, the microphone and a thousand other devices that improved life for humanity the world over was a hard-working, dedicated researcher. Learn about his life and his inventions in this unit.

Understanding Earthquakes
Earthquakes are frightening events of nature that have terrible aftereffects for mankind. How do earthquakes happen? What have been the major earthquakes in history, and how can we protect ourselves from them? Join HLN in this cross-curriculum thematic unit on earthquakes.

Understanding Volcanoes
Volcanoes are powerful forces of nature! Molten rock from inside the earth makes its way to the surface to relieve the pressure and shifts happening below the earth's surface. Learn more about the basics of where volcanoes come from in this unit for all ages!

Women's History Month, Part 1: American Women
March is the annual celebration of National Women's History Month, a time to honor the achievements and contributions of women. The theme for the 2011 celebration is "Our History is Our Strength." Get in the spirit and join the Homeschool Learning Network as we explore some of the many accomplishments of women in our two-part unit. In Part One, learn about some achievements of American women.