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    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]

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    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]

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    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]

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    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]

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    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]

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    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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    Geology Unit Study

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