• History,  Unit Studies

    Pirates Unit Study

    Pirates Unit Study

    Set sail for adventure! This Pirates unit study covers the Golden Age of Piracy, famous pirates, navigation, ship life, and the difference between pirates and privateers. It weaves together history, science, math, language arts, music, and the arts for a … [continue reading]

  • Unit Studies

    Wright Brothers Unit Study

    Wright Brothers Unit Study

    Learning Objectives By the end of this unit, students will be able to: (These can be copied and pasted into Homeschool Tracker. When you meet a goal just check it off in the little box in tracker then your Goals … [continue reading]

  • Social Studies,  Unit Studies

    Helen Keller Biography Unit

    Helen Keller Unit Study

    Learning Objectives By the end of this unit, students will be able to: Identify key events in the life of Helen Keller and understand her significance in American history. Describe the challenges Helen Keller faced and the ways she learned … [continue reading]

  • History

    Presidents and First Ladies Unit Study

    Presidents and First Ladies Unit Study

    This Presidents & Elections Unit Study offers a wide range of free and low-cost resources. It includes hands-on activities, timelines, crafts, games, recipes, lapbook ideas, and cross-curricular lessons. Students will learn about presidential roles, elections, government structure, U.S. history, and … [continue reading]

  • Social Studies

    Trains Unit Study

    Trains Unit Study Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Explore the world of trains with free and low-cost resources to study the invention, development, and influence of trains. Topics include how trains work, the differences between freight and passenger systems, and the role of railroads in shaping communities. A … [continue reading]

  • History

    Oregon Trail Unit Study

    Oregon Trail Unit Study

    This multi-age K–12 unit explores the Oregon Trail through history, geography, language arts, math, science, and hands-on projects. Activities focus on free or low-cost resources to support homeschooling on a shoestring. Learn about life on the trail, dangers faced, key … [continue reading]

  • History,  Homeschooling,  Unit Studies

    Shipwrecks Unit Study

    Shipwrecks Unit Safari Unit Study - Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    Shipwrecks Unit Study explores famous maritime disasters, nautical terminology, and underwater archaeology through free and low-cost books, videos, games, worksheets, and hands-on activities. Discover how shipwrecks have influenced history, science, and exploration across the globe. While this unit explores a … [continue reading]

  • Homeschooling,  Science,  Unit Studies

    Science Fair Unit Study

    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]

  • History,  Homeschooling,  Unit Studies

    Ancient China Unit Study

    Ancient China Unit Study Homeschooling on a Shoestring

    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]