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Browse the following free unit studies for an exciting learning experience! Each unit study contains 6-8 lessons, worksheets, answer sheets, and additional resources.
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Basketball for Everyone! - NEW!
The sport of basketball has a rich history that brought it from a simple game using fruit baskets to the sport watched by millions! Basketball is the only major sport that is completely American in origin, and has grown into a national pasttime that is as popular as baseball and apple pie. Each year, as basketball season begins, millions tune in to watch spectacular games played by their favorite basketball stars. But there is more to basketball than just good game... Do you know how a basketball gets its bounce? Do you know the physics behind basketball? Where did we get the rules for this game? Join us to find out!
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 2002 celebration is "Women Sustaining the American Spirit." 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.
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!
Celebrate Grandparents & 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!
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.
Food Safety Month
September is National Food Safety Education Month! Let's 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!
The Dewey Decimal System
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.
Ozone and Your Environment
Learn the terminology & skills used by today's scientists while focusing on one of Earth's most pressing environmental problems-Ozone in our environment.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
The word 'Hispanic' does not define a nationality or a race. It describes a culture. So, who is Hispanic?
U.S. Constitution, The Great Compromise
As the end result of the effort of many individuals, the Constitution represents an excellent model of cooperation, diplomacy, and compromise.
Exploring Weather
Look through your window right now. What's the weather like outside? Learn about weather with ten lessons and activities, plus a bonus lesson that's out of this world!
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!
A 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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Celebrate 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.
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!
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!
September 11, 2001: Standing Together To Heal Our Children
How do you teach children about the nature of crisis while preserving hope and dignity? The events of September 11, 2001 will be discussed, questioned and analyzed by the world for years to come and children will be asking questions and dealing with the aftermath right along side them. This thematic unit explores what can be done to help our children cope in this time of crisis and how we can help them heal.
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