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Weather Unit Study
Introduce learners to the science of weather with this flexible unit study. Designed for a variety of ages and learning styles, this resource explores clouds, storms, the water cycle, forecasting, and climate through engaging books, interactive experiments, field trips, art … [continue reading]
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The Door in the Wall Literature Unit Study
Introduce learners to life in medieval England through The Door in the Wall by Marguerite de Angeli. This unit study explores themes of perseverance, disability, and social class during the Middle Ages. With vocabulary, book tie-ins, activities, games, recipes, and … [continue reading]
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Unit Studies
Welcome! This page brings together all of the unit studies currently available on my site. It includes both: Original unit studies created specifically for Homeschooling on a Shoestring, and Unit Safari unit studies, rescued and re-organized from the original … [continue reading]
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Deserts: A Biomes Unit Study
Explore the desert biome through this flexible, multi-age unit study. Students will learn about desert climates, animals, plants, and how people have adapted to these harsh environments. The unit includes book lists, hands-on activities, recipes, worksheets, creative writing prompts, Bible … [continue reading]
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Ancient Rome Unit Study
Explore the lasting influence of Ancient Rome with this flexible unit study. Created for a variety of ages and learning styles, it offers maps, book lists, crafts, video links, vocabulary, and more. Students will dive into Roman daily life, architecture, … [continue reading]
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Ancient Mesopotamia Unit Study
This unit study explores the fascinating world of Ancient Mesopotamia—often called the cradle of civilization. Designed for a range of ages, it includes printable worksheets, maps, project ideas, and links to full lesson plans across multiple subjects. Kids can dig … [continue reading]
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Ancient China Unit Study
Introduce learners to the history, geography, culture, and contributions of Ancient China through this flexible, multi-subject unit study. Designed for a range of grade levels, this unit offers hands-on projects, literature connections, printable activities, and creative research ideas. Families can … [continue reading]
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Science Fair Unit Study
This unit study helps students plan, organize, and complete a science fair project from start to finish. It includes vocabulary, book recommendations, project idea banks, planning tools, display board tips, and evaluation ideas. Unlike a general science unit, this resource … [continue reading]
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Amelia Earhart Unit Study
Learning Objectives The student will be able to: Appreciate the importance of Earhart‘s accomplishments. List characteristics of a brave and daring person. Describe how Amelia Earhart contributed to the advancement of women. Identify at least four aviation pioneers. Formulate their … [continue reading]
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Australia Unit Study
Introduce learners to the geography, wildlife, history, and culture of Australia with this flexible unit study. Designed for a range of ages and learning styles, it features budget-friendly activities, book suggestions, printable games, crafts, and recipe explorations (yes, Vegemite included!). … [continue reading]
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