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Our own units to inspire investigation, develop research skills, and encourage independent learning. Units make it easy to learn together as a family, dig in deep, and spur individual interests.

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The Vacuum Tube: A Unit Study

The Vacuum Tube: A Unit Study

On October 20, 1906, the American Lee De Forest demonstrated what is now called a triode, a type of vacuum tube. This device opened the way to practical radio communications and led to the invention of the transistor. How the…

Science / Unit Studies

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: A Unit Study

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: A Unit Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was established on June 16, 1775, to serve General George Washington. Unit Resources.

Civics / Life Skills / Science / Unit Studies

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Cartier’s St. Lawrence River: A Unit Study

Cartier’s St. Lawrence River: A Unit Study

Jacques Cartier discovered the St. Lawrence River on June 9, 1535. Unit resources.

Geography / History / Unit Studies

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The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II: A Unit Study

The Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II: A Unit Study

On June 2, 1953, a large crowd gathered to catch a glimpse of their queen, Elizabeth II. Unit resources.

Civics / History / Unit Studies

State Unit Studies

Montana: A Unit Study

Montana: A Unit Study

On May 26, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln signed the act creating the Territory of Montana. Unit resources.

Geography / History / Unit Studies

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Halley’s Comet: A Comets Unit Study

Halley’s Comet: A Comets Unit Study

On May 19, 1910, the earth passed through the tail of Halley's comet. Comet unit resources including activities, lesson plans, printables.

Science / Unit Studies

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The Limerick: A Unit Study

The Limerick: A Unit Study

On May 12, 1812, Edward Lear was born. Lear was second to none in writing limericks. Limerick unit study resources.

Language Arts / Poetry / Unit Studies

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Napoleon: A Unit Study

Napoleon: A Unit Study

Napoleon Bonaparte died on May 5, 1821. Unit resources: activities, books, lesson plans, and free notebooking pages.

History / Unit Studies

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The Treaty of San Francisco: A Unit Study

The Treaty of San Francisco: A Unit Study

The Treaty of San Francisco was signed on September 8, 1951 officially ending WWII. Unit resources.

History / Unit Studies

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The Spanish-American War: A Unit Study

The Spanish-American War: A Unit Study

War was declared to have existed since April 21, 1898. Spanish-American War unit study resources.

Geography / History / Unit Studies

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Webster’s American Dictionary: A Unit Study

Webster's American Dictionary: A Unit Study

On April 14, 1828, Webster's American Dictionary of the English Language was published. Unit resources.

History / Language Arts / Unit Studies

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The Domino Theory: A Unit Study

The Domino Theory: A Unit Study

On April 7, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower defined U.S. policy for the next two decades: falling domino.

Geography / History / Unit Studies

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The Eiffel Tower: A Unit Study

The Eiffel Tower: A Unit Study

Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower has become synonymous with Paris. Unit resources.

Geography / History / Unit Studies

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Fanny Crosby: A Unit Study

Fanny Crosby: A Unit Study

Fanny Crosby, born March 24, 1820, was one of the most prolific hymnists the world has ever known. Unit resources.

Faith / History / Music / Unit Studies

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Vanguard 1: A Satellite Unit Study

Vanguard 1: A Satellite Unit Study

On March 17, 1958, the US launched the Vanguard satellite. Satellite unit resources.

History / Science / Unit Studies

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The Telephone: A Unit Study

The Telephone: A Unit Study

On March 10, 1876, Alexander Graham Bell transmitted the first words over a telephone. Unit resources.

History / Science / Unit Studies

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Mt. Rushmore: A Unit Study

Mt. Rushmore: A Unit Study

Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission was authorized on March 3, 1925. Unit resources.

Geography / History / Unit Studies

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Gregorian Calendar: A Unit Study

Gregorian Calendar: A Unit Study

February 24, 1582, Pope Gregory XIII decreed the Gregorian Calendar the official calendar. Unit resources.

History / Life Skills / Math / Unit Studies

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The Suez Canal: A Unit Study

The Suez Canal: A Unit Study

The Suez Canal has a wide and varied history beginning with a Pharaoh of Egypt (1874 BC). Unit resources.

Geography / History / Unit Studies

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Tales From Shakespeare: A Unit Study {Free eBook}

Tales from Shakespeare: A Unit Study

On February 10, 1775, writer Charles Lamb was born. He sought to make Shakespeare accessible to children. Unit resources.

Free eBooks / Literature / Notebooking / Picture Books / Unit Studies

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Go West, Young Man: A Unit Study

Go West, Young Man: A Unit Study

Horace Greeley was born on this date, February 3, in 1811 and is credited with the phrase. A look at Westward Expansion.

History / Series: Westward Expansion / Unit Studies