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Free Birthday Lesson – Erno Rubik (July 13)

Did you know the Rubik’s Cube is named after its inventor? In honor of Rubik’s birthday today, July 13, I’ve opened up access to the Erno Rubik lesson in the Famous Artists Online Unit Study. Until Sunday, your family can learn about Rubik, plus discover the origin of the “Magic Cube”, watch Rubik’s Cube world records being made and find out how to solve the puzzle. To access your free lesson, sign up here. The link is good through Saturday, July 16. Enroll in the Famous Birthdays Online Unit Study and celebrate the birthday of two famous people each month. Lessons … [Read on, my friend]

Olympics Online Unit Study (with FREE lessons)

Learn about the Olympics with the Olympics Online Unit Study. With this online course, your family will discover the history of the Olympics, study Olympic traditions, and “meet” inspirational Olympics. You’ll learn what it takes to be an Olympian, watch your favorite events in current Olympics and keep track of winners. Then create a collection of online puzzles/games as a final project. This homeschool curriculum integrates multiple subjects. Students access websites and videos and complete hands-on and digital projects. With Online Unit Studies’ easy-to-use E-course format, no additional books and print resources are needed. Just register for online tools and … [Read on, my friend]

4th of July Online Unit Study

“”Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” …Benjamin Franklin… Celebrate Independence Day with the 4th of July Online Unit Study. With this online course, elementary and middle school homeschoolers will discover what we celebrate on July 4th. They’ll examine the Declaration of Independence, even rewriting part of it in modern English. Your family can learn the science behind fireworks, then create a digital fireworks show. This homeschool curriculum integrates multiple subjects. Students access websites and videos and complete hands-on and digital projects. With Online Unit Studies’ easy-to-use E-course format, no additional books and print resources are needed. Just register … [Read on, my friend]

All About Elections Online Unit Study

“Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves and the only way they could do this is by not voting.” …Franklin D. Roosevelt… One of the greatest rights of the American people is the right to vote. However, in our culture, that privilege is not realized by many people. Only 36% of eligible voters cast ballots in the 2014 mid-term elections, with the top two reasons for not voting being “too busy”and “not interested”. This means voting is not a priority. We need to promote a different attitude in future generations … [Read on, my friend]

Memorial Day Online Unit Study

“Memorial Day”…what thoughts enter your mind when you hear those words? The beginning of summer? A 3-day weekend? End of school? Yeah, I’m with you there, along with the feeling of guilt that we don’t remember the true purpose of Memorial Day. Honestly, I had a rude awakening as I started planning this unit study. I told my husband that I was considering writing a unit study about Memorial Day, and my 9-year-old chimed in, “What’s that?” Mom fail! My daughters need to learn about the honor due for our heroes. So here you have it, my homeschoolin’ momma friend…the … [Read on, my friend]

Create a Klimt-Inspired Portrait in Gold

Austrian Gustav Klimt, an Art Nouveau artist, is most known for the decorative style of his artwork. Oddly, Gustav stated, “There is nothing that special to see when looking at me. I’m a painter who paints day in day out, from morning till evening – figure pictures and landscapes, more rarely portraits. However, if you examine his work, especially the paintings of his Golden Phase, you will notice many special things. The scroll work, geometric shapes and golden leaf overlays in Klimt’s paintings set his work apart from other artists of his time. In the Famous Artists (Vol. 1) Online … [Read on, my friend]

Stars Online Unit Study

Without a doubt, your kiddos have asked questions about the stars. All throughout history, man has been intrigued and captivated by the night sky. I’ve created a stellar Stars Online Unit Study to satisfy the curiosity (or maybe spark a deeper interest) of your young astronomers. With the Stars Online Unit Study, your family will learn about the different types of stars and view stars close up. You will explore the night sky and discover constellations, then make models of those constellations. This homeschool curriculum integrates multiple subjects. Students access websites and videos and complete hands-on and digital projects, all within … [Read on, my friend]

Solar System Online Unit Study

Have an outer space fan in your family? Then the Solar System Online Unit Study is a great choice for your homeschool plans. This homeschool curriculum integrates science, history, art, language arts, math and tech ed as your family travels the solar system. Students access websites and videos and complete hands-on and digital projects, all within Online Unit Studies’ easy-to-use format. Lessons Include: Solar System Overview The Sun Planetary Orbits Gravity Order of planets The Rocky Planets The Gas Planets Comets, Asteroids and Meteoroids CLICK here to preview a lesson from the Solar System Online Unit Study. (Click the “Complete … [Read on, my friend]

Create a Mona Lisa Parody

Google “most famous paintings”, and you’ll find the Mona Lisa at the top of most lists. It’s also at the top of “the most parodied paintings” list. Creating your own Mona Lisa parody is a memorable art project for your whole family (that includes you, my homeschoolin’ momma friend). Start by searching online for “Mona Lisa Parody”. Then gather a few simple supplies and start creating. Supplies Needed: Printed Mona Lisa coloring page. CLICK HERE to print White paper Pencil Markers or colored pencils Tracing pad or window Instructions: Decide the theme of your Mona Lisa. How will you change … [Read on, my friend]

Famous Artists Online Unit Study

Want to add more art to your life and homeschool? Yes? Then you are going to love me for creating the Famous Artists Online Unit Study. This phenomenal homeschool curriculum integrates art, history, science, math, writing and tech education to learn about 10 famous artists. Yep, all that in Online Unit Studies‘ easy-to-use format. In my 12+ years as a homeschoolin’ momma, I’ve never come across another art study like this. Sure, there are great books and curricula about famous artists, but something that has the kids creating a virtual art gallery? Come on…how cool is that? After exploring … [Read on, my friend]